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Alignment Of Theoretically Grounded Constructs For The Measurement Of Science And Chemistry Identity, Kathryn Nicole Hosbein, Jack Barbera Nov 2019

Alignment Of Theoretically Grounded Constructs For The Measurement Of Science And Chemistry Identity, Kathryn Nicole Hosbein, Jack Barbera

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Identity has been theorized to aid in student persistence within STEM disciplines. In this study, science and chemistry identity were defined as being recognized as a science or chemistry person within the classroom. To generalize the effects that identity has on student persistence, a measurable construct must be defined, operationalized, and tested in multiple settings with different populations. This project addressed the first step in the process, defining the construct and grounding it in an established theoretical framework. This qualitative project utilized a previously described physics identity framework, with sub-constructs of performance/competence, recognition, and interest, as a starting point for …


Organic Chemistry Ii Lab Manual, Caitlyn Bailey Oct 2019

Organic Chemistry Ii Lab Manual, Caitlyn Bailey

Senior Honors Theses

This project aims to supply a full lab manual and grading key for Organic Chemistry II, a class often taken by sophomores in Liberty University’s science degree programs. Properly applied laboratory experiments create a beneficial learning environment for science students by using hands-on procedures to transform intangible lecture concepts into concrete demonstrations. Lab work also fosters the development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that students need in research and the workplace. Thus, having a comprehensive lab manual is critical to students’ success and understanding in this upper-level class. This project adds to the experiments of Organic Chemistry II lab through …


Assessing Affective Differences Between A Virtual General Chemistry Experiment And A Similar Hands-On Experiment, Cory Hensen, Jack Barbera Aug 2019

Assessing Affective Differences Between A Virtual General Chemistry Experiment And A Similar Hands-On Experiment, Cory Hensen, Jack Barbera

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

To date, few general chemistry laboratory studies have included affective measures despite calls for more research on aspects of this domain. This shortage of studies may be partially due to the scarcity of affective measures that have been designed for, or tested in, the college laboratory setting. To provide measures for use in this environment, several existing affective scales were adapted for this new context. Before data from the scales were utilized to study the environment, evidence was provided for the validity and reliability of the data generated from them. Once sufficient evidence was provided, it was possible to determine …


Using Forensics To Introduce Ir Spectroscopy & Molecular Modeling, Joseph T. Golab Jul 2019

Using Forensics To Introduce Ir Spectroscopy & Molecular Modeling, Joseph T. Golab

Faculty Publications & Research

A student activity is reported that analyzes “medical evidence” with experimental and computational methods. The lesson demonstrates benefits of solving practical problems with integrated tools.


Rebecca Roesner And Advancing Diversity In The Chemical Sciences, Ryan Denham May 2019

Rebecca Roesner And Advancing Diversity In The Chemical Sciences, Ryan Denham

Interviews for WGLT

Rebecca Roesner, chair and professor of chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University, has earned the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences for her work furthering diversity and inclusivity. Professor Roesner spoke about the award, and her part in helping to promote diversity in the sciences with Ryan Denham from WGLT Radio.


Putting The I In Science, Naomi Kirkvold Apr 2019

Putting The I In Science, Naomi Kirkvold

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This club gets kids interested in science in ways that they may not have experienced in a classroom by doing weekly experiments.


Senior Chemistry Thesis, Elisha North Apr 2019

Senior Chemistry Thesis, Elisha North

Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Projects

No abstract provided.


Atomic Layer Deposition Applications In Nanotechnology, Alexandra Burke Apr 2019

Atomic Layer Deposition Applications In Nanotechnology, Alexandra Burke

Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Projects

No abstract provided.


Equity In Stem: Utilizing Student Experience To Better Inform Policy And Practice, Natasha Hessami Apr 2019

Equity In Stem: Utilizing Student Experience To Better Inform Policy And Practice, Natasha Hessami

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

As women and people of color continue to pursue higher education and other advanced degrees, the STEM field consistently lags behind in diverse representation and leadership. There is a critical need to address the structural barriers marginalized groups face to accessing and succeeding in STEM and invest both time and money into innovative student-centered solutions. This project outlines the development of the CSE Student Ambassador program and implementation recommendations, the development and presentation of seminars focused on equity in the Biology and Chemistry departments, and general recommendations for faculty to make classroom and lab spaces more inclusive.


Recycling Aluminum, Steffani Burwitz, Kristin M. Roe, Matthew L. Miller, Madhav P. Nepal, Larry B. Browning, P. Troy White Mar 2019

Recycling Aluminum, Steffani Burwitz, Kristin M. Roe, Matthew L. Miller, Madhav P. Nepal, Larry B. Browning, P. Troy White

iLEARN Teaching Resources

Students will investigate and compare the energy cost to produce aluminum products from aluminum ore and recycled aluminum. Students will perform an electrolysis activity to reinforce the idea that recycling metal requires less energy than mining and refining metals from their original source in the earth.


Metrics And Methods Used To Compare Student Performance Data In Chemistry Education Research Articles, Michael R. Mack, Cory Hensen, Jack Barbera Feb 2019

Metrics And Methods Used To Compare Student Performance Data In Chemistry Education Research Articles, Michael R. Mack, Cory Hensen, Jack Barbera

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Quasi-experiments are common in studies that estimate the effect of instructional interventions on student performance outcomes. In this type of research, the nature of the experimental design, the choice in assessment, the selection of comparison groups, and the statistical methods used to analyze the comparison data dictate the validity of causal inferences. Therefore, gathering and reporting validity evidence in causal studies is of utmost importance, especially when conclusions have real policy implications for students and faculty, among other stakeholders. This review examines 24 articles that reported quantitative investigations of the effect of instructional interventions on performance-based outcomes conducted within undergraduate …


Manori Perera And Problems For Automobiles During Sub-Zero Temperatures, Eric Stock Jan 2019

Manori Perera And Problems For Automobiles During Sub-Zero Temperatures, Eric Stock

Interviews for WGLT

Eric Stock,WGLT Radio, spoke to Professor of Chemistry Manori Perera about the hazards that sub-zero temperatures create for automobiles.


Ua66/7/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Publications, Wku Archives Jan 2019

Ua66/7/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by and about the WKU Chemistry department.


Ua66/7/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Centers & Laboratories, Wku Archives Jan 2019

Ua66/7/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Centers & Laboratories, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Chemistry centers and laboratories.


Teaching With Technology: Using A Virtual Learning Community And Peer Mentoring To Create An Interdisciplinary Intervention, Rebecca Mazumdar, Nadia Benakli, Pamela Brown Jan 2019

Teaching With Technology: Using A Virtual Learning Community And Peer Mentoring To Create An Interdisciplinary Intervention, Rebecca Mazumdar, Nadia Benakli, Pamela Brown

Publications and Research

This paper describes the development and implementation of engaging and supportive experiences to promote student engagement, persistence and success at a commuter, open enrollment, public, minority serving institution. Project components included faculty development at the SENCER Summer Institute (SSI) 2016, attended by a team comprised of an academic administrator, full-time faculty from English and math, and part-time faculty in chemistry; creation of a virtual learning community of freshmen enrolled in chemistry, English, and math linked by the specific theme of the environmental impacts of deicing roads with salt and the overarching theme of the impacts of human activities on the …


Ua66/7/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Administration, Wku Archives Jan 2019

Ua66/7/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Administration, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Chemistry department.