• He has served as an Advisory Board Member of Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, and has been a recipient of an NSF CAREER award, an Alfred P. Sloan research fellowship, and a Humboldt research fellowship. (uc.edu)
  • Javier García-Martínez is the president of IUPAC, a professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Alicante, Spain, and founder of the company Rive Technology based in Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA. (chemistryviews.org)
  • Organic chemistry formally began in 1848 when Friedrich Wöhler found that he could synthesize urea from simple inorganic substances like ammonium cyanate, thus dispelling the belief that organic substances could only be synthesized by living organisms (1). (fieldofscience.com)
  • SEA-PHAGES: Science Education Alliance - Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (https://seaphages.org) is designed to isolate new viruses from soil samples and expose undergraduates to research methods in microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and evolutionary biology. (seceij.net)
  • Based on a meta-analysis of studies comparing online and face-to-face undergraduate biology courses, Biel and Brame (2016) found that well-designed online biology courses can be as effective as traditional courses in promoting student learning. (atlassian.net)
  • They also give three recommendations for effective online biology courses: 1) inclusion of an online orientation, 2) student-instructor and student-student interactions, and 3) course design that encourages self-reflection on the part of the learner. (atlassian.net)
  • We also found several studies which reference the design of non-online undergraduate Biology courses. (atlassian.net)
  • Ueckert, Adams, and Lock (2017) conducted an action research on course redesign on a large-enrollment introductory biology course. (atlassian.net)
  • A highly structured course design based on daily and weekly practice with problem-solving, data analysis, and other higher-order cognitive skills improved the performance of all students in a college-level high-enrollment introductory biology class ( Haak, HilleRisLambers, Pitre, & Freeman, 2011 ). (atlassian.net)
  • The biochemistry major, with minors in biology and psychology, found her inaugural experience crucial to readying her for an American Chemical Society national meeting last year, where she took part in a poster session with more than 1,000 other undergraduate chemistry students. (naz.edu)
  • This state of affairs continued till the 19th and 20th centuries when twin revolutions in biology and chemistry made it possible to discover drugs in a more logical manner. (fieldofscience.com)
  • I scored in the 99th percentile of the MCAT since I had majors in both Chemistry and Biology. (fool.com)
  • In the redesigned facility, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology labs are designed to take student experimentation and research to a new level. (curry.edu)
  • Reviews in Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine articles are self-contained treatments of a given topic, usually with over 100 references and 10 to 20 figures and tables, making this an authoritative reference source for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, librarians and researchers. (lu.se)
  • For instance, students in an open-ended research laboratory course reported greater project ownership and a desire to discuss materials and collaborate with other students, in contrast with students who followed predetermined lab protocols from a manual (Brownell et al. (seceij.net)
  • All instructors teach analytical chemistry and/or general chemistry at institutions ranging from large public universities to small or mid-sized primarily undergraduate institutions that serve significant numbers of low-income or first-generation college students. (springer.com)
  • None of us get into teaching to grade," says Renée Link, a professor of teaching in the Chemistry Department at the University of California, Irvine. (acs.org)
  • Currently, Hairong is a Professor of Chemistry. (uc.edu)
  • NYUAD Professor of Chemistry Panče Naumov , has been selected for one of these influential positions. (nyu.edu)
  • The form enables separate evaluations for each professor and preceptor in courses taught by more than one instructor, and an option allows students to share feedback with peers. (princeton.edu)
  • I work with students on very intense readings and discussions of theory and methods in the beginning of the course, then meet individually throughout the semester to articulate their research question, data collection and analysis, and help start the construction of their poster," says Rachel Bailey Jones , Ph.D., assistant professor of education, who sponsored six students this year. (naz.edu)
  • After working with Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry Stephen Tajc , Ph.D., whose research has shown that a molecule known as dipicolinic acid, or DPA, can remove metals from this water, Sobraske is continuing research on another part of the project that involves growing bacteria in the presence of DPA. (naz.edu)
  • Does research-based learning meet its aims and provide 'added value' for those undergraduate students who undertake the Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS)? (warwick.ac.uk)
  • However, few reports are available on the efforts of SENCER faculty to grow and support inclusive undergraduate research at small liberal arts institutions. (seceij.net)
  • Classroom-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) and Project-Based Learning (PBL) have been shown to enhance the career development and readiness of students and can substantially impact retention in STEM disciplines (e.g. (seceij.net)
  • 2008) and a CURE course is one in which students are expected to engage in science research with the aim of producing novel results that are of interest to the scientific community (Corwin, Graham, and Dolan, 2015). (seceij.net)
  • We use an inclusive definition of undergraduate research (UGR) here as being an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. (seceij.net)
  • 2012). A CURE approach also significantly increased the likelihood that undergraduates would want to pursue independent research (Brownell et al. (seceij.net)
  • CUREnet: Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (https://curenet.cns.utexas.edu) hosts a plethora of CURE examples and a detailed compendium of funded projects (with faculty contact information, objectives, and lab overviews). (seceij.net)
  • Two research questions guided this literature review: (1) R1: How can one support a high-enrollment physiology/anatomy online course? (atlassian.net)
  • did a research study on strategies for supporting high-enrollment courses at Boise State University. (atlassian.net)
  • For my research, I focus on surveying and modeling chemistry in protoplanetary disks. (jamilapegues.com)
  • To help institutions that want to 'redesign or enhance' their advising services, a new research brief by nonprofit social policy research firm MDRC has shared lessons honed over two decades. (campustechnology.com)
  • At 4.4 percent, the decline in undergraduate college enrollment is a bit steeper than reported last month, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (campustechnology.com)
  • To engage students in independent research design and personal development & management through a combination of multidisciplinary course works and research, in combination with seminar, assignment, competition, exhibition and other co-curricular activities. (edu.bd)
  • Anti-Racism Initiative (ARI) Grants are intended to support faculty and staff to design new courses, create new materials for existing courses or substantially revise courses, programs and curriculum or learning resources that will help fulfill UVic's commitment to anti-racism and the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging as set out in the UVic Strategic Framework and the Equity Action Plan . (uvic.ca)
  • According to survey results with online faculty at the University, several best practices for high-enrollment courses were identified including 1) Clear expectations and consistent course structure and 2) Clear communication and prompt feedback. (atlassian.net)
  • OER funding supports faculty to adapt, adopt and/or create OER for use in an existing course. (pitt.edu)
  • These projects will enhance the educational experiences of Pitt students, save students money on course materials as well as provide these faculty with the ability to customize their courses. (pitt.edu)
  • The planning process, which took place over the course of two years, drew on feedback and collaboration with the entire community, including faculty, staff, members of the Board of Trustees, and especially students. (curry.edu)
  • Students had fewer interactions with faculty and other students which led to increased difficulty in completing course assignments and a decreased sense of belonging in the university system [ 15 ]. (springer.com)
  • Critical Thinking in Sexuality, a course designed for new students to discuss interpersonal relationships and violence prevention, now includes an additional sixth session about pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prevention. (ricethresher.org)
  • Projects can involve the design of new courses, the creation of new materials for existing courses or course/program curriculum renewal to integrate EDI and/or engage students in anti-racism awareness and work. (uvic.ca)
  • They report on lessons learned in collaboratively designing large online courses which include things such as 1) setting up communication guidelines, 2) using interactive learning activities, and 3) providing roadmaps, study guides, and test-taking tips to students. (atlassian.net)
  • The redesigned course emphasized the importance of learner-centered instruction, in which strategies such as active-learning strategies, think-pair-share, small-group work, web-based interactive tutorials, and shorter lectures with more interaction with the students were used. (atlassian.net)
  • Comparing two different types of lab activities (hands-on for online general chemistry course vs. virtual for online organic chemistry course), the researchers concluded that students perceived the online laboratory experience was the same as or better than their prior experiences in the traditional setting. (atlassian.net)
  • conducted a study to identify if interactive technology tools can improve performance for the undergraduate anatomy and physiology lab students. (atlassian.net)
  • investigated the effects of 20 web-based virtual labs with more than 170 online experiments (content of experiments were not described in the study) in Biotechnology and Biomedical engineering disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students. (atlassian.net)
  • The culture of introductory STEM courses is notoriously unwelcoming, a situation that intimidates and challenges first- and second-year students, resulting in a learning climate that acts as a barrier to their persistence (Gasiewski et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Most graduate students and postdocs working in chemistry departments are so busy writing papers, reports, and proposals that the last thing they would consider is to start a chemical business. (chemistryviews.org)
  • Recommendations from this survey for future online courses included creating opportunities for communication between students and instructors and fostering a sense of community through virtual student-to-student interactions [ 15 ]. (springer.com)
  • A 25-student general chemistry class at Indiana University (IU) used a hybrid format with some students attending in person wearing masks and socially distanced and other students joining online. (springer.com)
  • To provide basic and in-depth knowledge and know-how to the students in the area of color chemistry, textile chemicals, process technology, and applications. (edu.bd)
  • For our interest, i.e., engineering majors taking general chemistry, this would imply a laboratory curriculum that better aligns the learning experiences with the professional practice of engineering. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As dean, Lerner reorganized the A.B. curriculum, added courses in computing and imaging, and introduced landscape studies to the program. (princeton.edu)
  • The curriculum of the program focuses on fibre-forming polymers, textile chemistry & chemical analysis, and synthesis of dyes & chemicals. (edu.bd)
  • And (2) R2: Are online labs effective for a high-enrollment physiology/anatomy online course? (atlassian.net)
  • R1: How can one support a high-enrollment physiology/anatomy online course? (atlassian.net)
  • Chen, Anderson, Hannah, Bauer, and Provant-Robishaw (2015) describe their experience collaborating in designing three high enrollment online nursing courses. (atlassian.net)
  • The new student center project has been delayed again, dean of undergraduates Bridget Gorman announced in an Aug. 21 email obtained by the Thresher. (ricethresher.org)
  • As a result, the redesigned course led to increased student satisfaction and greater consistency among different sections, which in turn, led to lower DFW rates. (atlassian.net)
  • conducted a study to evaluate student experience in online chemistry/organic chemistry laboratory courses. (atlassian.net)
  • In doing so, members will make progress toward: (1) developing or refining student learning outcomes, (2) identifying and developing appropriate ways to measure student learning, and (3) creating or redesigning programs or services that support learning and assessment. (oregonstate.edu)
  • A student who aces Organic Chemistry and gets into medical school would likely be at the top of his class in Chemical Engineering and get a $100,000+ starting salary at age 22. (fool.com)
  • A team of astronomers, led by Arizona State University undergraduate student Emma Softich, has discovered a rare pair of brown dwarfs that has the widest separation of any brown dwarf binary system found to date. (asu.edu)
  • These investigations also provided impetus to the synthesis of non-natural molecules of practical interest, sparking off the field of synthetic organic chemistry. (fieldofscience.com)
  • However, while the power of synthetic organic chemistry later provided several novel drugs, the legacy of natural products is still prominent, and about half of the drugs currently on the market are either natural products or derived from natural products (2). (fieldofscience.com)
  • As an introductory course that predominantly serves different STEM majors, general chemistry is among the courses that exemplify this situation (Harris et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Maintaining undergraduate interest in STEM is a formidable challenge. (seceij.net)
  • Redesigning studying areas has been part of the AAU's Undergraduate STEM Instruction Initiative, which released in 2011, and active understanding lecture rooms on some campuses predate that effort and hard work. (myteacherhelper.com)
  • We found no studies that looked specifically at design strategies for online anatomy & physiology courses. (atlassian.net)
  • Clear and concise, this easy-to-use book offers an introductory course on the language of gene cloning, covering microbial, plant, and mammalian systems. (lu.se)
  • As part of a graduate course I took on Python software development in the fall of 2018, I worked with a team of three other people to plan, write, develop, and test a full Python software package. (jamilapegues.com)
  • Our career-forward approach to general chemistry laboratory for engineers involves the use of design challenges (DCs), an innovation that employs authentic professional context and practice to transform traditional tasks into developmentally appropriate career experiences. (biomedcentral.com)
  • At present, these analogs are prepared via lengthy synthesis from modified starting materials or entirely redesigned routes. (msu.edu)
  • Ashley Thorne writes about about a mandatory environmental course at Florida Gulf Coast University. (scsuscholars.com)
  • Be advised that if you are a sessional instructor and the principal applicant, and you are designing/re-designing a course, we may also ask you and your Chair/Director to indicate that you are likely to teach the course again in the future. (uvic.ca)
  • A small but growing number of chemistry professors are adopting an alternative grading system called specifications-or specs-grading. (acs.org)
  • To make the experience of grading less onerous for her and her teaching assistants, Link has joined the small but growing number of chemistry professors who have adopted an alternative grading system known as specifications-or specs-grading. (acs.org)
  • I conducted a survey of carbon monoxide (CO) isotopologues and a suite of small organic molecules toward protoplanetary disks around low-mass M-stars. (jamilapegues.com)
  • During the course of this interview Dr. Daft discusses his family, childhood, and early education, followed by his training at Yale and his year at the Carlsberg Laboratory. (nih.gov)
  • After completing her undergraduate studies, Faven spent three years working with AmeriCorps City Year Chicago. (knowlesteachers.org)
  • Practically all unit operations of process engineering can be redesigned as membrane unit operations (e. g. membrane distillation, membrane crystallization, membrane stripping, membrane scrubbing). (lu.se)
  • It will be especially for those countries or those continents-whatever constitutes Europe these days-where chemistry entrepreneurship is not very popular, as one of the goals of my book is to raise awareness and explain the opportunities that chemistry entrepreneurship brings. (chemistryviews.org)
  • Sparky is five years old, so he was probably pretty used to the name Prince, but name changing, is of course, normal in our family. (penelopetrunk.com)
  • Q: Did you have any science courses in high school? (nih.gov)
  • I took the traditional college track courses in high school (including chemistry). (fsu.edu)
  • This included working with administration during the summer to redesign teacher professional development to be more responsive and differentiated. (knowlesteachers.org)
  • ACS's Standard Package lets you stay up to date with C&EN, stay active in ACS, and save. (acs.org)
  • I want to get the latest chemistry news from C&EN in my inbox every week. (acs.org)