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Bill Robertson, Ph.D., professor of teacher education, right, and Tania Sanchez, collaborated on two issues of a four-part graphic novel that aims to teach scientific principles to middle school students. Sanchez, the books artist, earned her bachelors degree in mathematical sciences in December 2019.

‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physical sciences through comics

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor February 3, 2020

William Robertson, professor at UTEP’s Department of Education, who usually goes by Dr. Skateboard, turned himself into a character in his graphic novel, “Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science,” first published August 2019. The comic aims to explain...

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Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

[youtube id="jPXSzEho1Eg"] At first glance, you can’t help but notice the impressive display of achievements Dr. Skateboard has collected throughout his career. Bill Robertson, also known as Dr. Skateboard, has been a skateboarding performer for more...

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