All Science is Either Inorganic Chemistry or Stamp Collecting (Rabinovich)

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:19
Description

This LO consists of some web resources for discussing chemophilately, the study of chemistry through postage stamps.

This LO is part of a special VIPEr collection honoring the 2021 ACS National Award recipients in the field of inorganic chemistry. Daniel Rabinovich was the recipient of the ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution for a career involving outstanding supervision and mentorship of undergraduate chemical professionals in synthetic inorganic chemistry

 

Artificial Photosynthesis Using Quantum Dot / Porphyrin Aggregates (Weiss)

Submitted by Anne Bentley / Lewis & Clark College on Sun, 03/28/2021 - 14:17
Description

This literature discussion highlights recent research from the Weiss group in which electrostatically assembled aggregates of CuInS2 / ZnS quantum dots and trimethylamino-functionalized tetraphenylporphyrin molecules were used to selectively reduce carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide.

SLiThEr #16: Scaffolding oral exams in general chemistry

Submitted by Kyle Grice / DePaul University on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 18:09
Description

Dr. Sabrina Sobel of Hofstra University Presented the 16th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable) on 2/17/2021. The topic was scaffolding and oral exams in general chemistry. 

The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube. The link can be found below. 

Buffer solutions Virtual Lab

Submitted by Mona Kulp / Smith College on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 15:34
Description

This is a virtual adaptation of a buffer capacity lab experiment using the chemcollective digital workspace.  Students learn to make buffers in different ways and then test the capacity of their buffers to understand what makes an optimal buffer.

SLiThEr #14: The Student Experience in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitted by Chip Nataro / Lafayette College on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 13:20
Description

This is the link to the 14th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Sydney Towell and Reilly Gwinn and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable was presented by two senior undergraduate on their experiences during the pandemic. In addition to talking about the challenges or remote learning and research, they also discuss applying to graduate school and the apprehension they face making a decision without visiting the schools.

Linkage Photoisomerization of SO2 Bound to Osmium

Submitted by Nicole Crowder / University of Mary Washington on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 16:34
Description

In this literature discussion, students are asked to explore the chemistry behind a eta-1 to eta-2 linkage photoisomer of sulfur dioxide bound to pentammine osmium. There are questions that tie to chemical structure and the nature of the two bonding modes of the ligand as well as an examination of the spectroscopic properties of the complex in the solid state. Two of the questions ask students to draw some conclusions based on their knowledge of periodic trends and the sigma donor ability of ligands.

Presenting Results as a Research Brief

Submitted by Meghan Porter / Indiana University on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 13:13
Description

The activity allows students to present the results and analysis of a lab experiment in the form a research brief.  Students have the option to create a written brief or record themselves giving the brief as a PowerPoint presentation.

Peer Review Practicum

Submitted by Shirley Lin / United States Naval Academy on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 13:01
Description

This multi-part LO is a hybrid consisting of an in-class activity and a literature discussion. It utilizes the article "How to Review a Paper" by Igor V.

SLiThEr #13: Making Chemistry Worthwhile for the Non-Chemist

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:21
Description

This is the link to the 13th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Meghan Porter and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable focused on a reimagination of chemistry lab courses in the Age Of COVID and how to make chemistry relevant to non-chemists.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

SLiThEr #12: Symmetry @ Otterbein

Submitted by Kari Stone / Lewis University on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 12:16
Description

This is the link to the 12th SLiThEr (Supporting Learning with Interactive Teaching: a Hosted, Engaging Roundtable), presented by Dean Johnston and Hosted by Chip Nataro. The SLiThEr was recorded and posted on YouTube (see the web resources link).

This particular roundtable was presented by Dean Johnston from the Otterbein website focusing on how the Otterbein website can be used in numerous courses for teaching symmetry.

The links to the other SLiThErs can be found in the SLiThEr Collection: 

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