CHED 1485 |
| Like many young scientists mentored by Dick Zare, I chose to become an educator. After completing graduate training and a traditional research postdoc, I accepted a position as an assistant professor of Chemistry at Oberlin College, a competitive liberal arts college. Oberlin has a long-standing record of excellence in science education and the Chemistry Department, in particular, places great importance on providing meaningful research experiences for our undergraduate students. In this presentation I will provide an overview of the current state of teaching and research at one undergraduate college. Issues to be discussed include: integrating lecture and laboratory curricula, teaching students to be effective communicators, securing funding in a competitive environment, and maintaining an active research program when undergraduate students are the sole labor force. Rather than providing a formula for success, this talk is intended to open the exchange of ideas and advice among the participants in this symposium. |
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George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education: Symposium in Honor of Richard N. Zare: Intersystem Crossing in Chemical Education
1:30 PM-5:05 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Hilton New Orleans Riverside -- Melrose, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |