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SUMMARY:What Do Inorganic Chemists Teach And What Are Students Learning?
LOCATION:Chemistry A101
TZID:America/Denver
DTSTART:20231010T160000
UID:2026-05-17-19-17-33@natsci.colostate.edu
DTSTAMP:20260517T191733
Description:Abstract:\n\nThe Interactive Network of Inorganic Chemists (ION
 iC) has worked with inorganic chemistry instructors across the country thr
 ough a two-year Fellows program. IONiC’s research with the Fellows aims 
 to provide insight into how course reform impacts student learning. Data w
 as collected from student surveys\, student responses to content-based que
 stions\, student exam performance\, faculty interviews\, and video recordi
 ngs of class sessions. An analysis of student responses to conceptual ques
 tions on molecular orbital theory and conductivity in solids has contribut
 ed to new pedagogical content knowledge in inorganic chemistry\, which is 
 being used to develop more effective curricular materials. The association
  between student motivation and learning was also examined\, reaffirming t
 he importance of intrinsic motivation for learning. Faculty interviews pro
 vide insight into the types of support that can lead to faculty change. Th
 is work shows how a community of practice can be leveraged to understand t
 he inorganic chemistry classroom\, engage faculty\, and ultimately advance
  student learning.\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nDr. Stewart is a leader of an 
 international inorganic chemistry community of practice called IONiC (www.
 ionicviper.org). She is studying how professional communities enable facul
 ty to engage in more effective teaching practices\, and how changes in tea
 ching practice impact student learning\, motivation\, and self-confidence.
 \n\nDr. Stewart received her B.A. in Chemistry from Kalamazoo College and 
 her Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley with Professor Rich
 ard A. Andersen. She is a faculty member in the chemistry department at Ho
 pe College where she has worked with 70 undergraduate research students. S
 he started her adventures in chemical education as part of the NSF-sponsor
 ed ChemLinks consortium in the mid 90’s. Although she thinks balance is 
 a crock\, she does believe in spending time with her family\, working for 
 safety and rights in her community\, and fitness training at the gym. 4:00
  pm
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