“Learning” is an action verb, so my chemistry lessons invite students to actively engage with content. The laboratory experience supports class concepts while providing an introduction to the elements of chemistry research through course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) in General Chemistry.
Education
- University of Kentucky, Ph.D. of Physical Chemistry
- Illinois State University, B.S. Chemistry
Awards
- 2023 ETLS award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Service
Recent Publications
- Harbol, M. R., Farajallah, A., & Kojima, R. (2021). The American Chemical Society and two‐year college chemistry faculty relationships. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2021(194), 29-41.
Professional Activities
- Washington College Chemistry Teachers Association conference planning team
- American Chemical Society (ACS) New Faculty Workshops, workshop facilitator for active learning strategies, 2018 - 2022
- ACS Guidelines for Chemistry in Two-Year College Programs – Task Force Chair, 2023
- ACS Society Committee on Excellence in Education – Subcommittee on Higher Ed, committee member 2022
Hobbies
Sewing, bicycling, and hiking