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Monday, July 21
 

7:30am MDT

Conference Registration
Monday July 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Come to the Green Center lobby to pick your badge and registration materials!
Monday July 21, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Green Center Lobby 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

8:30am MDT

Identifying Solutions using Copper and Iron
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Dive into a 3 dimensional lab where students design the procedures by working backward from known solutions to determine the identity of unknown solutions.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Hansen

Lindsey Hansen

AP Biology Teacher, Layton High School/Davis School District
I am from Utah and have been teaching science for 8 years in Junior High and High School. I have performed Chemistry Research at BYU to help design lessons for High School Chemistry. I love creating 3 dimensional lessons to help engage my students.
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Brown 269 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado, USA

8:30am MDT

Using models: Molecular-level visualization and concept-learning tools for free
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Participants will learn the VisChem Approach to support learners’ internal visualizations using storyboards (drawings with explanation) and access free tools (animations and storyboard templates) to use indefinitely. Laptops needed.
Speakers
avatar for Ellen Yezierski

Ellen Yezierski

Professor of Chemistry, Miami University
Ellen Yezierski, Professor of Chemistry and Center for Teaching Excellence Director at Miami University, is a former secondary teacher and long-time professional development designer and chemistry education researcher.
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Marquez 226 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Fake Science? Using Social Media "Science" To Improve CER Skills.
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Social media platforms are a primary source of information for our students. By engaging with real-world examples of "science" on social media, students can be trained to apply scientific reasoning, assess the quality of evidence, and critically evaluate the logic behind claims.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Sorensen

Karen Sorensen

High School Chemistry Teacher, Melcher-Dallas High School
Karen is a chemistry and physics teacher in Iowa. Over the past 27 years, Karen has engaged her students in learning with her demonstrations, fact or cap, and experiments.  She loves having students discover the chemistry in the world around them. When she is not at school, you can... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Student-Created Textbooks
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Students custom-make a science textbook using a standard lab notebook to capture their exploration of the science curriculum.  This artifact of their learning will never see the trash can at the end of the school year!
Speakers
avatar for Stephan Graham

Stephan Graham

science teacher (physics and chemistry), Arrupe Jesuit High School
I have been teaching physics and chemistry in urban high schools for over twenty years.  I am an adjunct instructor for Teach@Mines at Colorado School of Mines and teach an introductory science education course.  I am a snowboard instructor and enjoy teaching the physics of snowboarding... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

8:30am MDT

Tools for Talk: Getting Students to Talk About Learning Chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
In this session, we will talk about specific strategies and tools you can use to get all students talking about chemistry in your classroom. This is a discussion-based presentation, so come prepared to share your tips and tricks as well! We learn from each other!
Speakers
avatar for Kara Luce

Kara Luce

Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology Teacher, Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School
Kara Luce has been a teacher for 20+ years, teaching in a variety of settings in multiple states. While she has taught everything from 7th grade math to honors Physics, the one constant has always been chemistry. Kara strongly believes that all students can successfully learn chemistry... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Green 224 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

8:30am MDT

Using a Corequisite Course to Reduce Repeatable Grades in General Chemistry: Rethinking Remediation
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Use of a novel corequisite course to improve the outcomes for at-risk student populations will be presented using both quantitative and qualitative data and analysis.  
Speakers
avatar for David Wren

David Wren

Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the Chemistry Center, Wake Forest University
Dr. Wren’s research interests center broadly on understanding the challenges students face while taking introductory chemistry courses. Measuring student learning or attitudinal outcomes using existing assessment instruments, or developing new assessments is central to this understanding... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Hill 209 920 15th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Answer the Full Question
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Frustrated with reading student responses that don’t address the full question or lack specifics to support their reasoning?  I’ll share some strategies that have been effective in my classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Smith

Jane Smith

retired, retired
Jane is retired after 37 wonderful years teaching on-level, Pre-AP, and AP Chemistry.  She has been an AP Reader/Table Leader/Question Leader since 2010.  Her affiliation since 1989 with ACT2, the Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas, has provided her with opportunities to learn... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Marquez 322 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Helping students overcome threshold concepts in chemistry by emphasising scale
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Teaching chemistry in scale order helps to identify and overcome student misconceptions. Examples of our action research project: bonding and structure, rates of reaction, biochemistry and practical work. 
Speakers
avatar for Zoe Thorn

Zoe Thorn

Teacher of Chemistry, Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge UK
Zoe has been a teacher in the UK since 2000 and has taught chemistry and science to students ages 11 - 18 but has focused on 16 - 18 in recent years. 
avatar for Simon Colebrooke

Simon Colebrooke

Chemistry Teacher, Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, UK
After several years research using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Simon began teaching chemistry in 2005. He has taught chemistry (16-19 year old students) with colleague Zoe for 15 years, in the UK. They have recently published several articles together focused on helping... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Metals Hall (Green Center)

8:30am MDT

Copper Art: cooperative ways to bring chemistry and art together
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Explore fun & easy ways to collaborate with an art colleague at school or to bring art into your chemistry classroom, all by using a metal we know and love: Copper!
Speakers
avatar for Jeffrey Kallen

Jeffrey Kallen

High School Chemistry Teacher, Lane Tech College Prep High School
I teach at Lane Tech College Prep, the largest school in the Chicago Public Schools district, with a population of approximately 4500 students. I’ve been teaching Chemistry (Honors, Regular, and co-taught) for 8 years and this is my third ChemEd.
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 228C (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

8:30am MDT

Exploring Equilibrium with Hibiscus Tea: Le Chatelier’s Principle in Action FULL
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Explore equilibrium with hibiscus tea in this hands-on workshop. Track vivid color changes with a spectrometer, promote green chemistry using eco-friendly reagents, and inspire student curiosity.
Speakers
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Melissa Hill

Director of Chemistry, Vernier Science Education
Melissa is the Director of Chemistry at Vernier Science Education. With over 15 years of experience in product and curriculum development, she advocates for green chemistry and innovative, hands-on learning.
avatar for Nüs Hisim

Nüs Hisim

Chemistry Educational Technology Specialist, Vernier Science Education
Nüsret is a Chemistry Educational Technology Specialist at Vernier Science Education. With decades of teaching experience, he supports educators in integrating innovative technology into engaging, hands-on science learning.
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 228 (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Data collection and interpretation using technology FULL
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Using TI NSpire CX calculators, traditional, and vernier probes, participants will use labs that collect data for class analysis.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Coker

Chris Coker

Teacher/District Science Facilitator, Camden Fairview High School
I have been teaching and coaching at Camden Fairview High School for 26.5 years.  I teach AP Chemistry, Accelerated Chemistry, and AP Physics 1. I am an AP Chemistry reader and T3 regional instructor.  I am also currently the district science coordinator and adjunct for Southern... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am MDT
Marquez 122 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

8:30am MDT

Using Video Game Software (Unity) to build 21st Century Learning Activities
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am MDT
Participants will create interactive digital lessons using software templates created by fellow chemistry teachers.   Investigate the power of video games to engage students in meaningful learning!  No coding experience is needed--the menu-based Unity interface will allow teachers to create a game in about 1.5-hours.  Participants with coding experience can delve deeper into Unity to create customized molecular simulations that can be played on phones, chrome books, or computers.

Prior to attending this session, participants should download a recent version of Unity (2022 version recommended) onto their laptop (Mac, Windows, or Linux) using the instructions in this video: https://youtu.be/d2bFZt0lPjY?si=yX6mbyE2b1L0v_Ux   (Part of the Chemistry with Unity video series made by Steve Sogo).  

Three participant pathways will be offered:
1.  Creating a digital 2-Dimensional learning activity by completing an Excel spreadsheet and importing the data into Unity (easy--30 to 60 minutes).  No coding required.
2.  Creating a molecular simulation using 3-Dimensional objects (medium difficulty--60 to 120 minutes).  No coding required, but delves deeper into the Unity interface.
3.  Coding molecular behaviors in Unity (harder--90 to 150 minutes).  Coding experience and familiarity with an IDE such as Visual Studio Code required.


Speakers
avatar for Peggy Au

Peggy Au

Teacher, Calgary Board of Eduction, Ernest Manning High School
Peggy has been teaching for more than 30 years in Lethbridge, Wetaskiwin, and Calgary, Alberta.  In pursuit of professional learning, Peggy participates in science education through many local, provincial, and international conferences.  Peggy contributes to test development, diploma... Read More →
avatar for Steve Sogo

Steve Sogo

Chemistry Teacher (retired), InteractiveChemistry.org
Steve Sogo has been a dynamic teacher of chemistry and other sciences for over 30-years. His innovative teaching techniques have been honored with the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence, and the Frey Scientific Award for Inquiry-based Science Teaching. A frequent presenter... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am MDT
Green 200 F 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

9:30am MDT

Wood River Junction Nuclear Accident: Local Phenomena for Anchoring Unit within Atomic Theory.
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
 Lessons learned from using a local nuclear disaster as an anchoring phenomenon for nuclear/atomic chemistry in first-year high school chemistry classes at the honors, college preparatory, and basic (½ year chemistry) level.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Williams

Amy Williams

Teacher, Chariho Regional High School
I have been teaching for six years at Chariho High School, a regional school in southern Rhode Island in Wood River Junction.  The high school enrollment is 1200 students, and approximately half of the students are also in pathways within the Chariho Career and Technical School... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Brown 269 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado, USA

9:30am MDT

Accessibility in Organic Chemistry Course
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Examples of “alt text” used in Organic Chemistry lecture will be used to describe images, mechanisms, reactions, and spectra.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Hermann

Christine Hermann

Department chair and full professor, Radford University
Dr. Christine Hermann is a Department chair and professor of Chemistry at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.  During her forty years at Radford University, she has involved many undergraduates in various research projects.  Her current research centers around developing creative... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

9:30am MDT

Analyzing student storyboards to evaluate and select resources to improve model use in lessons
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Participants explore the VisChem Approach using student storyboards of ionic bonding. They identify how animations, storyboarding, and current research can enhance lessons and students’ use of models.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Yankovec

Katie Yankovec

Teacher, Coon Rapids High School/ Anoka Hennepin Schools
A teacher for 27 years, I have taught in private schools, alternative schools, and large suburban schools.  I have facilitated a variety of science courses- including General Chemistry, AP Biology, Biomedical Science, and Physical Science.
avatar for Ellen Yezierski

Ellen Yezierski

Professor of Chemistry, Miami University
Ellen Yezierski, Professor of Chemistry and Center for Teaching Excellence Director at Miami University, is a former secondary teacher and long-time professional development designer and chemistry education researcher.
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Marquez 226 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

9:30am MDT

From Research to Practice: Using AI to Enhance Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
This presentation demonstrates how AI supports evidence-based teaching, offering beginner-friendly strategies to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and metacognitive skills in high school science classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Ted Clark

Ted Clark

Professor of Teaching, The Ohio State University
Ted M. Clark, Ph.D., is a Professor of Teaching in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. With over two decades of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Clark has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and contributions to chemical... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Hill 209 920 15th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

9:30am MDT

Science in a toilet paper roll
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
What materials and a lab one needs to do a good demonstration? I say no lab and a roll of toilet paper, can you believe it?
Speakers
avatar for Nasko Stamenov

Nasko Stamenov

Lecturer, Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Nasko Stamenov is a chemistry educatior and communicator. He holds a MSc in Materials' science from the Sofia University, Bulgaria, where he currently teaches 'Methodology of the chemistry experiment'. As sciemce communicator Nasko has a weekly show on the Bulgarian National tele... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

9:30am MDT

Deepen Understanding of Macroscopic Phenomena through Creatively Modeling the Submicroscopic Particles
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
This presentation will focus on using hands-on manipulatives, digital modeling, or the use of student physical movement to make connections between macroscopic observations of chemical or physical phenomena to what is happening at the particulate/molecular scale of that phenomenon applying the Johnstone Triangle.  
Speakers
avatar for Anne Gruendemann (Schmidt)

Anne Gruendemann (Schmidt)

Chemistry Teacher, Bay Port High School
I've been teaching high school and college-level chemistry for over 20 years in Wisconsin. I am passionate about providing accessible and educational chemistry content. I have over 10,000 subscribers on my educational chemistry YouTube channel. I have presented at the American Association... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
Marquez 322 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

9:30am MDT

High structure course design for chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
This workshop will give participants an introduction to high structure course design which scaffolds students through the learning process via pre-class content acquisition and formative assessment, in-class active learning and practice, after-class review and formative assessment, and frequent summative assessment. High structure course design is discipline agnostic and can be tailored to any course topic, course size, modality, and institution. There is an ever-growing body of literature that supports the efficacy of using high structure course design to improve student outcomes including an overall improvement in student learning, narrowing or closing of achievement or performance gaps, increased student feelings of belonging, and the development of students' metacognitive and self-regulated learning skills. Participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to design their own high structure course from scratch or to modify an existing course into a high structure course.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Shaffer

Justin Shaffer

Teaching Professor / Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Colorado School of Mines
Justin Shaffer, PhD, is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and a Teaching Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Shaffer is the author of the forthcoming book High Structure ... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
Green 224 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

9:30am MDT

Tie-Dye Lab: A Colorful Chemistry Experiment!
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
IMPORTANT!  You must be pre-registered for this paid workshop. 
If you did not register and pay for this workshop when you registered for the conference, you can add it to your registration when you check in as long are there is still room.
Two sessions are offered - choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Unleash your inner scientist and artist at our Tie-Dye Lab—where chemistry meets creativity! We’ll provide aprons, vibrant dyes, and all the materials you need to transform fabric into a masterpiece. Whether you're a tie-dye newbie or a seasoned pro, this hands-on activity will let you experiment with color mixing, binding techniques, and the science behind dye absorption.
Pro tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little extra colorful! Want to take your tie-dye precision to the next level? Feel free to bring an oven rack or camping grate for a more meticulous dyeing process.

Get ready to mix, twist, and dye—because in this lab, messy is a sign of success!
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Burrow

Priscilla Burrow

Associate Professor, TPT, University of Colorado Denver
With over 30 years of experience teaching college-level chemistry at institutions ranging from CU Denver to the U.S. Naval Academy, my focus is on teaching introductory courses in a way that is accessible to all students. My primary research emphasis is on metacognition in chemistry... Read More →
avatar for Kathryn Zaborowski

Kathryn Zaborowski

Teacher, Urbana City Schools-Urbana High School
Kathy Zaborowski, known to her students as “Mrs. Z” just completed her 33rd year of teaching high school chemistry.  Along the way, she has also taught Environmental Science, Physics and Physical Science.  Kathy has taught for the past 17 years at Urbana High School in Urbana... Read More →
avatar for Jennie Agin

Jennie Agin

Sales Strategist, B2B Solutions
Sales leader with a background in science education, I am passionate about fostering meaningful connections, sparking curiosity, and driving growth for organizations. Currently a Sales Strategist in B2B Solutions, I focus on helping companies scale and thrive. With a strong foundation... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am MDT
Alderson 291 1613 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

10:30am MDT

Fueling Curiosity and Engagement: Building a Dynamic Driving Question Board FULL
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Explore how Driving Question Boards foster inquiry through real-world phenomena and cultural connections. Gain practical knowledge, student examples, and ready-to-use classroom resources.
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Balbach

Stacey Balbach

Teacher, Cuba City High School
Stacey Balbach is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in science instruction. Holding a Master of Science in Education with multiple licensures, they teach high school Biology, Chemistry, Dual Credit Chemistry, and Physics at Cuba City, Wisconsin. Dedicated to... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

10:30am MDT

Gamifying Content in Chemistry Classroom
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
This workshop will share variety of games for engaging students who do not usually engage or are struggling to participate during classroom activities such as reviews etc.
Speakers
avatar for Soma Biswas

Soma Biswas

Chemistry Teacher, Team lead, Marana High School
Soma Biswas, high school chemistry teacher at Marana High is involved with teaching PreAP Chem, DE chemistry, and on level chem. In the past, she has taught AP chemistry as well. She is passionate about engaging students in deeper-level learning. She takes pride in developing phenomenon-based... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

10:30am MDT

Playing with the Periodic Table
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Join us to play with the periodic table and learn periodic trends at the same time! Leave with 3 new activites to use in your classroom!
Speakers
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Brown 269 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado, USA

10:30am MDT

Researching the Impact of Authentic Assessment for Intermolecular Forces
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
This session will look at an authentic lab assessment used for a molecular structures and intermolecular forces unit in a general chemistry class. The session will also report on in-progress research on the impact of the assessment design on student science identity and self-efficacy.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Nandor

Hannah Nandor

Teacher, Columbia Public Schools
11 years teaching chemistry at Muriel Williams Battle High School in Columbia, MOBS in Chemistry, MAEd in Secondary Science Education, and EdSp in Science EducationNational Board Certified TeacherColumbia Fund for Academic Excellence Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2024Student Council... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Metals Hall (Green Center)

10:30am MDT

Scaffolding and Storyboards: Helping students explain aqueous solutions at the molecular-level
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
This session includes research-based VisChem lessons that help students connect macroscopic and molecular behavior in aqueous solutions with free animations, storyboard templates, and lesson materials.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Curtis

Kimberly Curtis

Chemistry Teacher, Health Careers High School
Kim Curtis teaches AP and Advanced Chemistry in San Antonio.  Her passion is inspiring students to learn more about how the particle level of chemistry explains everyday life observations. She participates with the VisChem research team at Miami University of Ohio and has presented... Read More →
avatar for Ellen Yezierski

Ellen Yezierski

Professor of Chemistry, Miami University
Ellen Yezierski, Professor of Chemistry and Center for Teaching Excellence Director at Miami University, is a former secondary teacher and long-time professional development designer and chemistry education researcher.
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Marquez 226 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

10:30am MDT

Teaching Forensic Chemistry with Primary Literature and Mastery-Based Objectives
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
A new forensic chemistry course has been developed and implemented at Colorado State University. Among the teaching methodologies, the instructor used primary literature to base discussions, lecture activities, demos, as well as mastery-based objectives to evaluate students’ progress. The course has been taught three years in a row to chemistry majors and minors.
Speakers
avatar for Carlos Olivo

Carlos Olivo

Associate Professor, Colorado State University
Carlos joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University in 2015. Since then, he has been teaching for the general chemistry program and advising first year and transfer students. Carlos likes to research in chemical education and environmental toxicology... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Hill 209 920 15th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

10:30am MDT

5 Favorite Phase Change Demonstrations
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
For anyone looking for simple and effective demos/activities to help explain and explore the weirdness of Triple Point Curves and phase change graphs. We will use water to start fire, make dry ice turn to liquid, and use ice to make water boil.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Knispel

Eric Knispel

Chemistry Teacher, John Burroughs School
Eric is currently teaching at John Burroughs School in St. Louis where he has taught various levels of chemistry from middle school, regular and honors sophomores, as well as a senior organic chemistry elective. Before St. Louis, Eric taught in a variety of public and private international... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 228 (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

10:30am MDT

Inspiring Students with Sustainable Plastics LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Learn about green chemistry and its application to plastics. Create and test bioplastics made from green materials and see how bioplastics can be used as a phenomenon in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Cassidy Javner

Cassidy Javner

Chemistry Teacher, Richfield High School
Hello! I am from the Twin Cities in Minnesota and have been teaching high school chemistry since 2013. I have experience teaching all levels of chemistry from co-taught to AP chemistry. I earned my Master’s in Education with Technology Integration from St. Catherine’s University... Read More →
avatar for Cassandra Lydon

Cassandra Lydon

Educator, White Bear Lake High School
I have been teaching general chemistry and AP chemistry at White Bear Lake High School in Minnesota since 2009. I have coordinated and participated in the MRSEC RET program through the University of Minnesota where I have developed and published multiple lab activities for high school... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Coolbaugh 228C (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

10:30am MDT

Enriching basic chemistry education with scientifically sound simulations at the particle level LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Making use of easy-to-use software, the talk presents examples from the introductory chemistry curriculum where models of a wide variety of substances are created, simulated, and analyzed.
Speakers
avatar for Jurgen Schnitker

Jurgen Schnitker

Science Specialist, Wavefunction
Educated at RWTH Aachen (Germany) and University of Texas at Austin, former Chemistry faculty (University of Michigan), current Scientific Co-Director of Wavefunction (Irvine, California)
Monday July 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am MDT
Marquez 122 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

11:30am MDT

Lunch
Monday July 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Monday July 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Mines Market (in Elm Hall) 1788 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

1:00pm MDT

Keynote: The Power of Storytelling
Monday July 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
I will talk about how adding stories to your chemistry lessons can engage and empower students, and help simplify complex ideas by humanising them through context and unforgettable characters.
Speakers
avatar for Kit Chapman

Kit Chapman

Lecturer
Dr. Kit Chapman, author of "Super Heavy," is a science adventurer who has travelled the world looking for the greatest ways to communicate chemistry. He is a lecturer at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, UK, and a former editor at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Monday July 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Bunker Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

2:30pm MDT

Phenomena Driven Chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Looking for examples to use as anchoring and investogative phenomenon in your classroom? Ashley and Sarah share how they utilize phenomena in their lessons to assist in their students' sense making journey.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Green

Ashley Green

Chemistry Teacher, Ramapo High School
Ashley Green teaches CP and CPE Chemistry and Forensics at Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Ashley has taught for 19 years in New York and New Jersey. Ashley a contributor to the online newsletter ChemEdX and a member of the ChemEd2025 planning committee. She sits on the... Read More →
avatar for Sarah English

Sarah English

Chemistry Educator, Sweet Home High School
                                                Dr. Sarah English is a 1995 graduate of the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a 1998 graduate of Niagara University with a Master of Science in Education. She received her PhD... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Marquez 322 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

Better Together: Collaboration in Chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
We've been teaching separately for 17 years and combined our toolboxes together to make an engaging, student-centered chemistry experience in which all students could achieve. 
Speakers
avatar for Sara Brechbiel

Sara Brechbiel

STEM teachers, District 155
We have 38 years of combined experience in teaching chemistry, physics, physical science, and forensics. We are passionate about collaboration and creativity in the classroom. We focus on student-centered activities and love a good hands-on lab!
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Danica Esquivel

Cary-Grove High School
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

2:30pm MDT

There's No Such Thing as Uniform Magic!
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Students tired of worksheets?  Need some creative ideas to get students working? Come try some engaging formative assessment strategies to get the students engaged in the practice of learning chemistry!
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Cindy Welch

Teacher, Kingwood High School
I have just completed 19 years in the classroom and currently teach Advanced and AP Chemistry.  I will be starting an Organic Chemistry course for the district this year!  I love to come up with creative ways to teach and engage the students in the classroom.  
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Brown 269 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado, USA

2:30pm MDT

Building PLC Capacity for 3-Dimensional, Storyline-Based Curricula: Lessons from OpenSciEd
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Strategies to build individual and PLC capacity for fostering student success through 3-dimensional assessment structures in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Burg

Aaron Burg

Science Teacher, Badger High School -- ChemLEAP (Stowe Group - UW Madison)
Aaron Burg graduated from UW Oshkosh in 2007 with degrees in biology and secondary education, along with a minor in chemistry. He earned a Master of Education -- Professional Development degree from UW LaCrosse. Since beginning his teaching career in 2008, Aaron has been dedicated... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Green 224 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

2:30pm MDT

Chemistry Unbound: An innovative Undergraduate Curriculum
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
The process, product, and assessment of entirely new, integrative, chemistry undergrudate curriculum, Chemistry Unbound.
Speakers
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Douglas Mulford

Nat C Robertson Teaching Professor of Science and Society, Emory University
I'm originally from the San Francisco Bay area and went to Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR where I was a chemistry major and theatre minor. I then did my graduate work at Purdue University where I received a Master of Chemical Education and a PhD in inorganic chemistry. I... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Metals Hall (Green Center)

2:30pm MDT

Storyboarding with VisChem in the Chemistry Classroom
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Participants will experience and get access to an example lesson on precipitation reactions in which students analyze animations and create storyboards that uniquely capture their progressing conceptions on particle-level interactions. 
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Addie Smith

Chemistry Teacher, Jackson High School
Addie L. Smith, NBCT, M.Ed. is a 25-year veteran, chemistry teacher who has spent her career teaching General Chemistry and AP Chemistry at a Title 1 inner-city school where she developed a passion for making chemistry accessible to all students. She is a tireless advocate for advancing... Read More →
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Ellen Yezierski

Professor of Chemistry, Miami University
Ellen Yezierski, Professor of Chemistry and Center for Teaching Excellence Director at Miami University, is a former secondary teacher and long-time professional development designer and chemistry education researcher.
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Marquez 226 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

The Power of Peers and the Impact of a Partially Flipped Classroom and Tutor Collaboration in General Chemistry Lecture
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
General Chemistry courses were redesigned from a traditional lecture style in a partially flipped classroom and collaboration with tutors from the UCCS Excel Science Center, Science Center Tutors join General Chemistry courses to help large classes with in-class problem solving.
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Elise Naughton

Teaching Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Dr. Naughton completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry at Virginia Tech in 2016, with a focus on mixed-metal photocatalytic compounds and polymer morphology. She began teaching at UCCS immediately after the completion of her doctorate. At UCCS, Dr. Naughton teaches General Chemistry lectures... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Marquez 122 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

The Thermodynamics of Teaching: Creating a Classroom That Energizes and Inspires
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT

This presentation will explore strategies for creating an engaging chemistry classroom, including authenic labs, music, STEM role models, and repurposed instruments, while fostering student-driven learning through authentic passion and preparation.

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Derrick Wood

Teacher, Conestoga High School
Derrick C. Wood is an award-winning chemistry educator, author, scholar, and science ambassador.  Identified as a “Superstar in Chemistry Education” by Chemical & Engineering News, Derrick has earned the recognition of three national awards, including the Presidential Award for... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

Avogadro’s Law and Order: Investigating a Rocket Launch Failure
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Investigate a bottle rocket launch failure using gas pressure data. Explore gas laws, Avogadro’s law, and the significance of gas composition. Gain tools to engage students in 3D chemistry learning.
Speakers
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Nüs Hisim

Chemistry Educational Technology Specialist, Vernier Science Education
Nüsret is a Chemistry Educational Technology Specialist at Vernier Science Education. With decades of teaching experience, he supports educators in integrating innovative technology into engaging, hands-on science learning.
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Melissa Hill

Director of Chemistry, Vernier Science Education
Melissa is the Director of Chemistry at Vernier Science Education. With over 15 years of experience in product and curriculum development, she advocates for green chemistry and innovative, hands-on learning.
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 228 (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

Cyanotyping: photography in blue LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the October 2023 ChemMatters issue on photography with an emphasis on the article on cyanotyping and create their own cyanotype print.
Speakers
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Kelley Donaghy

Editor in chief of ChemMatters, American Chemical Society
Kelley Donaghy has been the Editor in Chief of ChemMatters since the fall of 2023. Prior to taking over the production of the magazine, she served as a science writer and editor for a prolific group at Cornell University and taught chemistry at the SUNY - College of Environmental... Read More →
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Nejra Malanovic

Digital Editor, ChemMatters, American Chemical Society
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 228C (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

2:30pm MDT

Tie-Dye Lab: A Colorful Chemistry Experiment! LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
IMPORTANT!  You must be pre-registered for this paid workshop. 
If you did not register and pay for this workshop when you registered for the conference, you can add it to your registration when you check in as long are there is still room.
Two sessions are offered - choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Unleash your inner scientist and artist at our Tie-Dye Lab—where chemistry meets creativity! We’ll provide aprons, vibrant dyes, and all the materials you need to transform fabric into a masterpiece. Whether you're a tie-dye newbie or a seasoned pro, this hands-on activity will let you experiment with color mixing, binding techniques, and the science behind dye absorption.
Pro tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little extra colorful! Want to take your tie-dye precision to the next level? Feel free to bring an oven rack or camping grate for a more meticulous dyeing process.

Get ready to mix, twist, and dye—because in this lab, messy is a sign of success!
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Burrow

Priscilla Burrow

Associate Professor, TPT, University of Colorado Denver
With over 30 years of experience teaching college-level chemistry at institutions ranging from CU Denver to the U.S. Naval Academy, my focus is on teaching introductory courses in a way that is accessible to all students. My primary research emphasis is on metacognition in chemistry... Read More →
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Jennie Agin

Sales Strategist, B2B Solutions
Sales leader with a background in science education, I am passionate about fostering meaningful connections, sparking curiosity, and driving growth for organizations. Currently a Sales Strategist in B2B Solutions, I focus on helping companies scale and thrive. With a strong foundation... Read More →
avatar for Kathryn Zaborowski

Kathryn Zaborowski

Teacher, Urbana City Schools-Urbana High School
Kathy Zaborowski, known to her students as “Mrs. Z” just completed her 33rd year of teaching high school chemistry.  Along the way, she has also taught Environmental Science, Physics and Physical Science.  Kathy has taught for the past 17 years at Urbana High School in Urbana... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Alderson 291 1613 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

2:30pm MDT

Igniting Creativity and Efficiency with AI in Chemistry Classrooms LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Explore our workshop on AI’s transformative impact in the classroom! Discover how AI enhances creativity, fosters student engagement, and streamlines tasks to make teaching more impactful. Gain practical insights into leveraging AI tools to create a dynamic, responsive, and creatively enriched learning environment where both educators and students can thrive. Please bring a device with internet access.
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Melanie Shedd

Science Department Chair & Chemistry Teacher, Principia School
Melanie Shedd is a passionate chemistry educator and Science Department Chair at Principia School with nearly 20 years of experience. Her educational philosophy centers on fostering future-ready learners who are innovative thinkers, effective communicators, and influential change... Read More →
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Nadim Sarhan

STEM Teacher and Integration Specialist, Principia School
Nadim is a STEM educator at Principia School, with 14 years of experience teaching math, computer science, and STEM. Previously serving as Director of Innovation and Technology, Nadim is passionate about integrating technology into authentic learning experiences and designing interdisciplinary... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Green 200 F 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

2:30pm MDT

Fundamentals of POGIL
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Interested in implementing POGIL in your classroom? In this workshop you will aquire practical understanding of POGIL pedagogy, and tips for facilitating a POGIL activity in your classroom. 
Speakers
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Laura Trout

teacher, Lancaster Country Day School
Laura Trout has a B.S. in chemistry from Central Washington University and a M.S. in chemistry from the University of Washington. She taught high school chemistry for 31 years in both public and private schools. Laura is very involved with The POGIL Project. She has been writing activities... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 2:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Hill 209 920 15th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

3:30pm MDT

Giving Effective, Inclusive, and Efficient Student Feedback
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Starting with best practices and research on feedback, we will discuss ways to leverage technology and classroom procedures to help all students improve through feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Koutros

Christopher Koutros

Chemistry Teacher, Oliver Ames High School, Easton MA
Chris Koutros has taught Chemistry for 21 years and is president-elect of NEACT, the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers. He has degrees in Chemistry, Instructional Technology, and Philosophy and is currently in an Educational Leadership program. Chris has extensive experience... Read More →
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Lanlan Bao

High School Chemistry Teacher, Oliver Ames High School
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

3:30pm MDT

Improving the Metacognitive Awareness of Students
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Exploring the impact of intentional instruction on student  metacognitive awareness.  Activities and data will be presented from a chemistry survey course.
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Melody Jewell

Senior Lecturer, South Dakota State University
Melody Jewell has been teaching chemistry for over 20 years at South Dakota State University teaching Chemistry Survey lecture and lab.  She also teaches courses in their online MS Chemistry - Chemistry Education program geared towards high school science teachers.  She has participated... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Metals Hall (Green Center)

3:30pm MDT

Restorative Practices in Assessment
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Assessment can be both rigorous and forgiving.  This session is about building an assessment portfolio that encourages both mistakes and high expectations.  Action research is shared to support these claims.
Speakers
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Frankie Petersen

Teacher, Department Chair, Lincoln Southeast High School
Frankie Petersen teaches high school science at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE.  She is the department chair and also an adjunct professor of chemistry for Nebraska Wesleyan University.  During her more than 17 years as an educator, she has worked on multiple curriculum... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

3:30pm MDT

Chemistry in 3D: Navigating the Transition to Three-Dimensional Learning
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
This session is for educators who are transitioning to or in the early stages of implementing three-dimensional learning. Whether your state has adopted NGSS or have aligned state science standards, this session provides the basics of how to begin the process of shifting your instructional practices. An example of a place based three-dimensional chemistry storyline will be shared coupled with examples of embedded three-dimensional assessment tasks. Additional resources will be shared with attendees to guide implementation.
Speakers
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Sarah English

Chemistry Educator, Sweet Home High School
                                                Dr. Sarah English is a 1995 graduate of the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a 1998 graduate of Niagara University with a Master of Science in Education. She received her PhD... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Marquez 322 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

3:30pm MDT

Moving student thinking forward in class discussions
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
This session introduces the Formative Assessment Enactment Model (Dini et al., 2020) as a tool to help teachers make more intentional choices during classroom discourse about a chemical phenomenon.
Speakers
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Rebecca Lewis

Chemistry Teacher, Hull Public Schools
Rebecca Lewis is a National Board Certified teacher who has taught Chemistry, AP Chemistry and Biology for 17 years in both urban and suburban settings around the Boston area. Rebecca has designed and led professional development on formative assessment, teaching science through phenomena... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Marquez 226 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

3:30pm MDT

Building Systems for Laboratory Safety: An Introduction to the Safer Science Program
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
The Safer Science Program is dedicated to empowering educators, administrators, and safety professionals to cultivate a robust safety culture in STEM education. This interactive session will focus on introducing the six essential elements of the Safer Science Program and exploring systems-based approaches to safety that ensure sustainability and resilience in institutions. Attendees will share their own experiences, best practices, and challenges, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to enhance safety practices at secondary schools, community colleges, and primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs).
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Elizabeth Braun

Director of Educational Content and Learning, The Laboratory Safety Institute
Dr. Elizabeth Braun is a seasoned science educator with over eight years of teaching experience and a passion for laboratory safety. She has taught all levels of chemistry, led curriculum development, and was honored as Bridgeland High School’s inaugural Teacher of the Year in Cypress... Read More →
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Stephen Taylor

Executive Director, The Laboratory Safety Institute
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Marquez 122 1600 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

3:30pm MDT

Introducing OpenSciEd Chemistry! A FREE, NGSS aligned, phenomenon based, comprehensive curriculum for high school.
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
OpenSciEd High School Chemistry incorporates physical science, Earth and space science, and engineering, technology, and applications of science NGSS performance expectations into its five units. Hear how using this cross-disciplinary approach supports student development of chemistry ideas. 
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Kate Henson

Director: K-12 STEM Teaching & Learning, inquiryHub, University of Colorado Boulder
Kate is a former high school science teacher. She holds a BS and MS in Biology and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Science Education from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests focus on student and teacher learning in classroom and professional development... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Green 224 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

3:30pm MDT

A Guided-Inquiry Activity: Discovering the Mole
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Workshop participants will engage in a hands-on guided inquiry activity designed to enable students to discover the mole through the use of elements in the form of 3-D geometric shapes.
 
Speakers
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Thomas Bindel

Retired Science Teacher, Pomona High School
I was a science teacher at Pomona High School (Jefferson County Schools) for 32 years.  I am currently retired.  At Pomona High School, I taught chemistry, organic chemistry, and AP chemistry.  In addition, I developed a number of laboratory experiments, activities, and educational... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Brown 269 1610 Illinois Street, Golden, Colorado, USA

4:30pm MDT

Universal Behavior: Exploring Gas Laws Beyond Identity
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Work through a chemistry lab activity that was proven successful in my own classroom. Using common laboratory materials and a simple chemical reaction, students will demonstrate that gas identity does not affect the fundamental principles governing gas behavior, highlighting the universality of the gas laws. This activity is aimed towards post-secondary and high school chemistry instructors.
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Lindsey Kiecker

Lecturer, Valley City State University
Lindsey Kiecker is a lecturer at Valley City State University, ND, specializing in chemical education. Kiecker has gained a passion for teaching chemistry at all levels and expressing the importance of including chemistry laboratory activities with preservice science teachers.
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 228 (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

4:30pm MDT

No Cut and Paste Notebooks LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Notebooks are amazing but cutting and pasting is a hassle.  Instead, learn how to make templates, have students sketchnote, and allow students to create notes in a more meaningful way.
Speakers
avatar for Dayna Doskocil

Dayna Doskocil

Teacher/Department Chair, Youngker High School
I have been teaching chemistry since Jan 2012 when I was hired in an emergency due to the previous teacher leaving.  While that first semester was rough, I grew to love chemistry.  I completed my Masters of Science in chemistry with an emphasis in education from South Dakato State... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 131 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

4:30pm MDT

Using Games to Develop Conceptual Understanding in Chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
A well-designed game can engage students in an enjoyable challenge while imparting valuable skills and ways of thinking.  This session will feature digital games and card games created by the presenters.
This session will feature Dimensional Analysis Duel, Electrostatic Forces Game, Periodic Table Games, a Redox Card Game and others. . .
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avatar for Steve Sogo

Steve Sogo

Chemistry Teacher (retired), InteractiveChemistry.org
Steve Sogo has been a dynamic teacher of chemistry and other sciences for over 30-years. His innovative teaching techniques have been honored with the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence, and the Frey Scientific Award for Inquiry-based Science Teaching. A frequent presenter... Read More →
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Peggy Au

Teacher, Calgary Board of Eduction, Ernest Manning High School
Peggy has been teaching for more than 30 years in Lethbridge, Wetaskiwin, and Calgary, Alberta.  In pursuit of professional learning, Peggy participates in science education through many local, provincial, and international conferences.  Peggy contributes to test development, diploma... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Petroleum Hall (Green Center) 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA

4:30pm MDT

From Theory to Practice: Using Specifications-Based Grading in General Chemistry
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Information around the development of and results from implementation of a specifications-based grading format in a flipped college general chemistry course sequence will be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hibbard

Lisa Hibbard

Professor of Chemistry, Spelman College
Lisa Hibbard is a Professor of Chemistry at Spelman, having taught the General and Physical Chemistry sequences for nearly 40 years. While a biophysical chemist by training, she has more recently shifted her research focus to the scholarship of teaching and learning. As a co-PI on... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Metals Hall (Green Center)

4:30pm MDT

Shift Happens!
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Do you teach Le Chatelier’s principle? This session is for you! Instead of teaching Le Chatelier’s principle, have your students come up with a model, test it, and revise it again.
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Jamie Flint

Chemistry Teacher, Spring Branch ISD
Jamie Flint has a Master’s in Chemical Education from South Dakota State University. She has taught chemistry for 21 years in Houston, TX at Spring Woods High School. She is currently an AP grader and consultant for Chemistry and NBCT and loves to travel in her free time.
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Coolbaugh 228C (lab) 1012 14th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

4:30pm MDT

AI Research - One Year Later LIMITED
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
With IRB approval in hand, I have collected data from students and faculty for the past year. See what I have found so far.
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Evans

Caleb Evans

Chemistry Instructor, Columbus State Community College
Master of Chemistry and Doctorate of Education. Taught high school chemistry for 8 years and college chemistry for the past 3 years.
Monday July 21, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT
Green 200 F 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, United States

6:00pm MDT

The Mole - Storytelling & Reception
Monday July 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Ariel Serkin

Ariel Serkin

Chemistry Teacher, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Ariel is currently teaching chemistry at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA.  She brings a diverse background to her science teaching. As a former history teacher, Ariel’s instruction goes far beyond science content. She uses Modeling Instruction, a guided inquiry... Read More →
Monday July 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Mines Museum of Earth Science 1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
 
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