Best Practices for Supporting and Expanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

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“…The Council on Undergraduate Research has stated that undergraduate research enhances student learning, retention, critical thinking, and innovation and provides career preparation . For undergraduate chemistry research, the ACS Symposium Series has provided information on best practices. , …”

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A Green and Efficient Cyclization of Citronellal into Isopulegol: A Guided-Inquiry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiment

Ritter

Abraham

2022

J. Chem. Educ.

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This project introduces green chemistry to the undergraduate laboratory through two pedagogical techniques: undergraduate research and guided-inquiry. Through these two learning activities, an efficient synthetic procedure for the PRINS cyclization of citronellal into isopulegol, focused on minimizing negative environmental impact, was developed. This project involved two stages. First, a senior undergraduate student applied the principles of green chemistry to the cyclization of citronellal, a naturally occurring aldehyde, into isopulegol, a commercially important compound. The cyclization reaction was achieved in high yield with montmorillonite (MK10) catalyst in buffer medium at room temperature stirring for 2 h. Second, the student researcher, with faculty supervision, transformed this study into a laboratory experiment for Organic Chemistry II students, using inquiry-based pedagogy. Through this project, the student researcher gained experience applying green chemistry principles in the field and in the classroom. The organic chemistry students likewise benefitted, as they gained autonomy, interest in green chemistry, and confidence in the research process, according to the results of a student survey. Thus, this study allowed both the student researcher and the organic chemistry students to expand their experience, autonomy, and appreciation for and application of green chemistry.

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A Green and Efficient Cyclization of Citronellal into Isopulegol: A Guided-Inquiry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiment

Ritter

Abraham

2022

J. Chem. Educ.

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Using a lab wiki for longevity and knowledge transfer in undergraduate research

Nagan

2020

Int J of Quantum Chemistry

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Continuity in research group collective knowledge is critical for running a successful research program, but in an undergraduate research lab, this can be particularly challenging. A wiki site dedicated to the research laboratory, a lab wiki, can bridge gaps in student-to-student knowledge transfer and contribute to the longevity of a research program. A lab wiki is an organized, easily accessible, collaborative resource that can contain tutorials, group-specific directions, links to resources, and guides to writing papers or proposals. The wiki language is easy for students to pick up and contributes to their participation in preserving group knowledge. This tutorial introduces the concept of a lab wiki, the advantages of it, example content, and practical implementation advice.

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Stem

Mieg

2022

The Cambridge Handbook of Undergraduate Research

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Best Practices for Supporting and Expanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

Cited by 6 publications

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A Green and Efficient Cyclization of Citronellal into Isopulegol: A Guided-Inquiry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiment

A Green and Efficient Cyclization of Citronellal into Isopulegol: A Guided-Inquiry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiment

Using a lab wiki for longevity and knowledge transfer in undergraduate research

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