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Research and Teaching: Raising Success Rates in Freshman Chemistry
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Using data collected from student records and surveys, this article examines the likelihood of student success in a spring section of freshman chemistry populated by many students deemed at risk of failure. The study…
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A Writing and Ethics Component for a Quantum Mechanics, Physical Chemistry Course
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A writing-across-the-curriculum and ethics component is presented for a second-semester, physical chemistry course. The activity involves introducing ethical issues pertinent to scientists. Students are asked to read…
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Storybook Science: Learning chemistry through science literature and technology
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In this article, a high school teacher did not know how to help students read better to understand science and an elementary teacher wanted students to have technology experience. Together, they created and launched a…
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Case Study: The Chemistry of Curcumin, the Health Promoting Ingredient in Turmeric
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Case studies pertaining to the health benefits of foods can be particularly effective in engaging students and in teaching core concepts in science (Heidemann and Urquart 2005). This case study focuses on the chemistry…
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Point of View: Miles Pickering—A Bibliography—A Chemistry Educator's Legacy
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This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue features a bibliography of Miles Pickering, a Princeton University chemistry department lecturer and…