Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samer Doughan, Anna Shahmuradyan
Summary: Advancements in technology have created a demand for STEM expertise in the workforce, leading to changes in educational curricula. Postsecondary institutions are incorporating project-based learning, course-based undergraduate research experiences, and process-oriented guided-inquiry learning to prepare students for STEM careers. This article introduces a project-based activity in the second-year analytical chemistry laboratory, allowing students to design and conduct experiments to quantify analytes in real-life samples. Through this experience, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, creativity, self-directed learning, collaboration, and communication skills.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samer Doughan, Anna Shahmuradyan
Summary: Advancements in technology have led to changes in the workforce and increased demand for STEM expertise. In response, curricula have evolved to emphasize critical thinking and communication skills. Project-based learning, course-based undergraduate research experiences, and process-oriented guided-inquiry learning provide students with opportunities to apply scientific knowledge. This article introduces a project-based activity in the second-year analytical chemistry laboratory, where students design and conduct experiments to quantify analytes in real-life samples.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeremy R. Gauthier, Darcy Burns, Jack Sheng, Jessica C. D'eon
Summary: The adulteration of food products, such as honeys and syrups, is an increasing concern in global food markets. Traditional analytical methodologies face difficulties in detecting adulterated food products due to complex sample matrices or poor separation of key compounds. NMR overcomes some of these issues by providing a snapshot of chemical components in a sample mixture with minimal and unbiased sample preparation. In this laboratory, students learn about NMR as an analytical tool through analyzing honey or syrup samples of their choice.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David L. A. Scarborough, Rod Hall, Kellie E. N. Vanderkruk
Summary: Inquiry- and context-based learning can enhance student motivation and interest, develop critical thinking skills, and improve assessment outcomes. This study applied IBL research projects in university chemistry courses and incorporated elements of CBL. Informal student surveys showed that the projects improved students' critical thinking, communication, and experimental design skills. Students appreciated the opportunity to delve deep into a single topic and found the projects to be reflective of real scientific work. They also identified areas for improvement in subject administration, marking schemes, and access to resources.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wendy A. Loughlin, Sarah L. Cresswell
Summary: The study proposed a flexible strategy to improve undergraduate students' overall knowledge of safety in laboratory sessions through an online interactive revision approach. Results showed the need for improvement among students and their progress in the area of laboratory safety.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michelle L. Kovarik, Betty Cristina Galarreta, Peter J. Mahon, Daniel A. McCurry, Aren E. Gerdon, Steven M. Collier, Marjorie E. Squires
Summary: The survey of 322 analytical chemistry instructors in Spring 2021 revealed that most courses require students to take two analytical chemistry courses, with over 80% also requiring an analytical lab course. Calibration methods were rated as the most important topic, with many other key topics being taught in required courses and hands-on laboratories.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Saiz, Javier Ruperez-Pascualena
Summary: In this article, a laboratory activity is presented where students analyze a questioned document written with one out of five possible pens. This forensic study applies chemistry and analytical chemistry tools to solve the case. By applying polarity and solubility concepts, students are able to select and discard certain pens. They also learn about fluorescence and its potential for detecting falsifications. Additionally, students set up detection conditions for HPLC-UV analysis by studying the absorbance behavior of blue dyes. Ultimately, the students identify the pen used to write the suicide note and partially characterize the ink composition. This versatile activity is ideal for students with basic chemistry knowledge who are studying instrumental techniques and forensics for the first time.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengqi Zhang, Elizabeth L. Day, Hunter McFall-Boegeman, Steven J. Petritis, Melanie M. Cooper
Summary: The large-enrollment undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories at Michigan State University have been redesigned to incorporate green and sustainable chemistry and evidence-based instructional approaches to laboratory teaching. Students engage in scientific practices such as defining problems, designing and carrying out experiments, analyzing data, and designing solutions during in-person lab sessions. Principles of green and sustainable chemistry are introduced in the case studies, where students investigate a variety of approaches and discuss the relative merits of different approaches from a range of perspectives including efficiency, environmental impact, and cost. The article will discuss in-depth the design pedagogy, instructional materials, implementation details, instructor's notes, and challenges.
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kathryn L. Kapp, Rena A. S. Robinson, Susan Verberne-Sutton, Kaitlyn E. Stepler
Summary: Proteomics is a rapidly growing field that studies the set of proteins in an organism, tissue, or cell, and can provide insights into biological questions. However, it is not fully integrated into undergraduate chemistry curriculum due to lack of expertise, expensive instrumentation, and time constraints. A virtual proteomics module was developed to introduce undergraduates to proteomics without the need for expensive equipment. The module improved knowledge and interest in proteomics among students and successfully implemented in both laboratory and lecture settings.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Alex Bradley, Jacqueline Priego-Hernandez, Martyn Quigley
Summary: This article experimentally examines the impact of embedding employability within the curriculum on students' career planning, knowledge, and confidence. The findings suggest that this embedded approach can increase students' sense of career planning, knowledge and confidence on selection tasks, and intentions to attain relevant work experience.
STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sondos M. Syam, Z. Siri, Sami H. Altoum, R. Md Kasmani
Summary: This paper investigates the solution to a class of symmetric non-homogeneous two-dimensional fractional integro-differential equations using both analytical and numerical methods. The differences between the Caputo derivative and the symmetric sequential fractional derivative are first shown and how they help facilitate the implementation of numerical and analytical approaches. Then, a numerical approach based on the operational matrix method is proposed, which allows for the efficient and accurate approximation of the solution without the need for projection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hugo Y. Samayoa-Oviedo, Julia Laskin
Summary: This paper describes a project implemented in an honors section of an upper-level analytical chemistry undergraduate course, in which students designed an experiment to compare the performance of two analytical techniques in determining the amount of ascorbic acid in a commercial sample. The project consisted of three stages, and students reported that it had a positive impact on their scientific skills. It allowed them to investigate new analytical approaches, propose their own experimental procedures, and evaluate the merits of each technique.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashley R. Gouger, Jaime E. Mirowsky
Summary: Traditional laboratory courses focus on basic skills but lack critical thinking and independence. Project-based learning (PBL) is being used to encourage students to think and collaborate. In an Analytical Chemistry course, a PBL experience was implemented with a two-tiered approach to teach practical skills and complete research projects. Students reported increased confidence in lab, research, report writing, and presentation skills after completing the PBL.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simon D. Weaver, G. Alex Ambrose, Rebecca J. Whelan
Summary: Chemistry students often graduate without coding skills, which puts them at a disadvantage in the industry and research where computers are widely used. This article presents an activity that introduces coding into the analytical chemistry curriculum using the R programming language. The activity focuses on peptide charge and has been well received by students, who reported finding it enjoyable and effective.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Sujani Gamage, Suazette Mooring
Summary: This study aims to examine how students solve tasks related to proton H-1 NMR spectroscopy. The results revealed that most students used productive approaches while solving the problem, but relied heavily on one basic NMR concept. Furthermore, there were no major differences in problem-solving resources utilized by students based on whether they received NMR instruction online or in-person.
CHEMISTRY TEACHER INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Monica Eilertsen, Steve M. Allin, Russell J. Pearson
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Alan Richardson, Anthony D. M. Curtis, Gary P. Moss, Russell J. Pearson, Simon White, Frank J. M. Rutten, Dhaya Perumal, Katie Maddock
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
(2014)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monica Richardson, Elizabeth Robinson, Christopher Turner, Steve Allin, Alan Richardson, Russell Pearson
NITRIC OXIDE-BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2012)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Russell J. Pearson
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Russell J. Pearson
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Russell J. Pearson
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2020)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Russell Pearson, Anthony Butler
Summary: This review explores the history and mechanisms of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) as a treatment for angina, focusing on the role of nitric oxide (NO) in its medicinal benefits. Recent research has highlighted the importance of the alcohol detoxification enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), in activating GTN and explaining its effects, particularly in individuals with a specific genetic mutation. Healthcare professionals should take note of these findings when administering GTN as an emergency treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Russell J. Pearson, David G. Blake, Mokdad Mezna, Peter M. Fischer, Nicholas J. Westwood, Campbell McInnes
CELL CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eleftherios Kassianidis, Rnssell J. Pearson, Douglas Philp
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2006)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Russell J. Pearson, Eleftherios Kassianidis, Alexandra M. Z. Slawin, Douglas Philp
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2006)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
E Kassianidis, RJ Pearson, D Philp
Article
Chemistry, Organic
RJ Pearson, KM Evans, AMZ Slawin, D Philp, NJ Westwood
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2005)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
RJ Pearson, E Kassianidis, D Philp
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
(2004)