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| The Research Experiences to Enhance Learning (REEL) Project was created to enhance learning outcomes in chemistry education throughout the state of Ohio. The Ohio Consortium for Undergraduate Research is comprised of the chemistry departments of 15 educational institutions spanning the State of Ohio. Wright State University is part of the environmental and analytical module on "electrochemical detection of catechol in presence of ascorbic acid at a conducting poly(3-methylthiophene) modified Pt and glassy carbon electrode." This inquiry-based lab was developed to enhance freshman student knowledge on redox reactions and how they relate to real world biochemical sensors in detection of neurotransmitters related to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Students were introduced to new instrumentation by use of controlled potentiometry and cyclic voltammetry. Pre/post-test analyses show a content gain of n = 0.738. Overall, the students were more excited about electrochemistry and more interested in pursuing undergraduate research, especially in the medical field. |
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General Posters
7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |