Processing (Our) Differences: Characterizing Neurodivergent Students’ Experiences Learning Chemistry and Reasoning with Representations Audrey Gay; Zoie Bunch; Rehnuma Ahmed; Amala Jones; Jhiauna Wise; Lyniesha Ward; Maia Popova *J. Chem. Educ. (2026)https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c01720 Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in how individuals process and respond to information. It includes established cognitive differences like… Continue reading…
Characterizing Student Reasoning with Multiple Representations of Molecular Structure Roshni G. Bhaskar; Austin Cook; Fridah Rotich; Sara Arévalo; Maia Popova *JACS Au (2026) 6 (8): 4776–4792.https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00898 Organic chemistry relies on a range of symbolic representations to convey molecular structure and behavior. While each representation has specific advantages, the multitude of… Continue reading…
Anam successfully passed her proposal defense and became a PhD candidate! Huge congratulations, Anam! So proud of you and all the hard work that got you here! August 25, 2026
Ericson, H., Kelly, M., Bukhari, A., Bhaskar, R., Neiles, K., Chase, D., Croatt., M., Sanders, P., Popova, M., Early lessons from a multi-year evaluation of the CLC Innovators Program. Neiles, K., Popova, M., Chase, D., Croatt., Ericson, H., Kelly, M., Bukhari, A., Bhaskar, R., Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum (CLC) Innovators: A… Continue reading…
The CLC Innovators Program provides an opportunity for a team of curriculum developers to come together and develop an institutionally contextualized inquiry-based chemistry laboratory experience while also gaining valuable insights into best practices in curricular reform. They will then implement the laboratory at their institution and collect student learning data… Continue reading…
Seven group members attended the 2026 symposium of the North Carolina Chemistry Educators and Researchers network at Duke University. Roshni gave a great talk about our 3R organic chemistry curriculum!
Roshni Bhaskar was selected as one of the winners of the 2026 Graduate Research and Creativity Showcase at UNCG! Congrats, Roshni! Your passion for your research really shines!
Welcome to the team, Habiba! We are excited to have you join us!
Welcome, Felicia! We are excited to have you join us!
Welcome, Emma! We are excited to have you join us!
