Binyomin Abrams
Research Associate Professor
- Title Research Associate Professor
- Office SCI 270B
- Email abramsb@bu.edu
- Phone x3-2480
- Education Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry, New York University, 2008
M.S in Organic Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2003
B.S. in Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2001
Roles and Appointments
Research Associate Professor of Chemistry
Director of General Chemistry, Department of Chemistry
Director of the undergraduate program in Science Education, College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Teaching and Learning, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Research Interests
The Abrams group’s research in chemical education is focused three main areas: (1) novel approaches to teaching introductory chemistry; (2) understanding and improving the translation of skills between chemistry courses; and (3) effective incorporation of educational technology in chemistry courses.
Some active projects include the award-winning OrgoPrep hybrid summer program, studying the effectiveness of question-embedded videos for use in STEM education, bridging the gap in content knowledge between high school and college chemistry instructors, and developing and assessing pedagogies for improving outcomes in chemistry for students from historically marginalized groups.
Some previous projects include the development of the Boston University Chemistry Writing Program (CH WRITES), bringing the LA program to Boston University, using out-of-class activities to strengthen visual models for quantum concepts, and more.
Honors
- Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology (May, 2021)
- Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching (May, 2015)
- Templeton Prize for Excellence in Student Advising (May 2010)
- Sokol Fellow, 2007
Teaching
- CH101/102 – General Chemistry
- CH111/112 – Intensive General Chemistry Lab
- CH903 – Innovation in Science Pedagogy and Teaching
- Profile Types
- Faculty