JCE Online Journal of Chemical EducationDivision of Chemical Education, American Chemical SocietyAmerican Chemical Society
 | Subscriptions  | Software Orders  | Support  | Contributors  | Advertisers  | 



  Home > JCE Print > Journal of Chemical Education > Issues > 2006  > December  >
In the Classroom
Accessible Research Experiences: A New Paradigm for In-Lab Chemical Education
Marc M. Baum, Elizabeth S. Krider, and John A. Moss
Department of Chemistry, Oak Crest Institute of Science, Pasadena, CA 91107
Cover
December 2006
Vol. 83 No. 12
p. 1784
Abstract
At the Oak Crest Institute of Science we have developed an experiential education model centered on in-lab chemistry training and mentoring. In this preliminary report, an alternative laboratory setting is described where researchers can engage physical science students contemplating a career in science and engineering (S&E), but who lack access to hands-on research opportunities, a pivotal factor for many eventual researchers. Results from the past three years are discussed in terms of the demographic of the participants and their home institution: 63% of participants were women and 38% were attending a community college at the time of their research experience. The successful involvement of these demographics in cutting-edge research supports our contention that non-degree-granting organizations like Oak Crest can provide accessible, in-lab chemical education for motivated students. Thirty-two students were mentored over the past 3 years, and the results demonstrate the value of an additional paradigm for training future S&E participants.
Supplement
Sample project descriptions are available.
*
 Download
Contents
  JCE2006p1784W.pdf
 
JCE2006p1784W.zip
JCE2006p1784W.doc (Microsoft Word)
More Information
*
Citation
Baum, Marc M.; Krider, Elizabeth S.; Moss, John A. J. Chem. Educ. 2006 83 1784.
*
Keywords
Analytical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Communication / Writing; Environmental Chemistry; First-Year Undergraduate / General; Graduate Education / Research; Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives; High School / Introductory Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Inquiry-Based / Discovery Learning; Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Problem Solving / Decision Making; Professional Development; Second-Year Undergraduate; Student / Career Counseling; Student-Centered Learning; Undergraduate Research; Upper-Division Undergraduate; Women in Chemistry
*
History
Created:
Last Updated:
10/30/2006
11/7/2006
<< Previous Article Table of Contents Next Article >>
  Home > JCE Print > Journal of Chemical Education > Issues > 2006  > December  > Page 1784



Chemistry Teacher Connection

The "Chemistry Teacher Connection" (CTC) is especially for high school chemistry teachers. For only $40/year, it offers an online-only subscription to CLIC along with membership in the Division of Chemical Education, normally $65/year. CTC subscribers receive access to all articles and supplements from 1996 through the current issue.
More About CTC
Order the Chemistry Teacher Connection

C&EN CLICs

Through special arrangement with the ACS, JCE High School CLIC is now able to provide subscribers with online access to Chemical & Engineering News articles that have been selected specifically for secondary science instructors and their students. 
 C&EN CLICs

JCE Collections Available
Occasionally, collections of JCE back issues become available for donation to individual teachers, schools, or libraries. JCE matches collections with interested recipients. Recipients pay shipping costs or pick up the collection.
 List of available collections

Contributions Welcome
JCE welcomes your submission
 Contributors's Corner

Subscriptions
 Subscription Info
 Order Forms

Fishing for New Ideas
Always in the
process of
improving, CLIC
welcomes ideas and comments.

Email Us

NSF logoDivCHEDACS ACS PubsFor journals in other fields of chemistry visit ACS Publications.
Comments to
jceonline@chem.wisc.edu		 Copyright © 2008 Division of Chemical Education, Inc., American Chemical Society.
All rights reserved.		  Terms | Privacy