Call for abstracts
Dear colleagues,
Dr. Theodore Alivio and I invite you to submit oral presentation abstracts for the symposium “Practices that Promote Inclusive Excellence in the Diverse General Chemistry Classroom” to be held at the 2022 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. BCCE runs July 31st to August 4th.
Abstracts due February 28th, 2022. https://www.bcce2022.org/symposium/351
Symposium description:
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted educational disparities in the chemistry classroom, especially among students from groups traditionally underrepresented and/or historically underserved groups. These discrepancies are especially underscored in general chemistry, a “gateway” course for most STEM students. During the pandemic, disproportionately higher attrition rates among underrepresented and underserved groups are suspected, with implications potentially lasting long into the future if not addressed soon. This symposium aims to address the urgent need to transform the undergraduate general chemistry curriculum to help close retention gaps between groups of students from diverse backgrounds. We welcome submissions that describe particular teaching activities or efforts that reach out to populations including but not limited to students with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, racial/ethnic minorities, and students from first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds. Presenters may elect to share efforts across any course modality, from remote to in-person instruction. Submissions from all levels of general chemistry courses (including non-majors, high school, and dual-enrollment courses) are encouraged.
Thank you!
Deborah Rush Walker and Theodore Alivio
For more info: https://www.bcce2022.org/symposium/351