Research Associate Professor, Director of General Chemistry
Research
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.
Active projects include: (1) studying the effectiveness of question-embedded videos as out-of-class resources, (2) developing and assessing novel programs to support students in transitions between chemistry courses, and (3) working with high school teachers to improve the instruction of atomic theory in K-12 schools. 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.
More details on chemical education projects in the Abrams group can be found at www.bu.edu/chemed/ and people.bu.edu/abramsb/research/