Research Themes

Chemistry Learning and Instructional Practices

We apply a knowledge-in-pieces perspective to investigate students ideas about a number of chemistry concepts, including chemical bonding, light-matter interactions, and molecular symmetry. We also study course/curriculum design principles and instructional practices, such as multidimensional learning and systems thinking.

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Funding History

  • Exploring a chemistry core idea: An investigation of student understanding of bonding and bonding models (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, current)
  • Collaborative research: Exploring connections between instructional practice and student learning in inorganic chemistry learning environments (NSF, current)
  • Characterizing student strategies when using molecular symmetry (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, completed)

Representative Publications

Equity and Inclusion in Chemistry Professional Training

We are interested in exploring the chemistry career ecosystem from Critical perspectives. That is, we view asymmetries between individuals from majority groups and individuals from historically excluded groups as consequences of systemic flaws. In doing so, we aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for centering equity and inclusion in all sectors of chemistry professional training, including undergraduate and graduate education, as well as career and professional development aimed at students from historically excluded groups.

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Funding History

Representative Publications