Finn Thompson receives the Goodwin Medal for teaching, with one faculty member describing him as the “most engaged and impressive TA I have worked with in teaching Genetics at MIT over the past 19 years”. Finn enhanced student accessibility through implementing hybrid recitations and personalized “coffee chats” that bridged the gap between complex theory and student intuition. Finn’s commitment was exhaustive; he authored original study guides and personally fielded 212 inquiries through the Piazza platform—answering nearly every student question almost immediately. His infectious enthusiasm fostered a love for biology, ultimately empowering students and in some cases, redefining their career trajectories.
