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Chemistry professor Neil Garg gave a lecture on how he helped his students enjoy learning organic chemistry and made it a popular course at UCLA. (Mackenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)

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When Neil Garg asked his audience if they heard organic chemistry was the best class they would take, the audience laughed in response. “It’s a class typically associated with memorization,” Garg said.

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Chemistry professor nominated for award honoring teaching ability

By Emi Nakahara

Oct. 7, 2017 5:33 p.m.