Brett M. McCollum

Contemporary Use of Click Chemistry and Energetic Functional Groups: Practical Considerations and Competency Assessment in a Senior Undergraduate Lab

Abstract Students need to learn about the value of energetic functional groups in order to gain competency in an advanced laboratory setting. By introducing a two-part senior undergraduate laboratory experiment focused around energetic functional groups, students garnered respect...

First-Year Chemistry Connections: Social Bonds and Disciplinary Belonging

Abstract First-year chemistry courses play a pivotal role in shaping student success within science programs, yet they are often characterized by high stakes, large enrollments, and considerable academic challenges. This study explores first-year science students’ sense of belong...