Unpacking students' atomistic understanding of stoichiometry

Abstract

This dissertation is not the work of just one man. It is the fruit of many hours of hard work of a team who have directly or indirectly helped me see the accomplishment of a great milestone in my academic career. I wish to express my deepest gratitude to each of them: Professor Thomas A. Holme-for the invaluable guidance and support, for showing me that indeed there can be so much fun even as we do so much work; Professors Joseph Burnett, Thomas Greenbowe, Jacob Petrich, and Theresa Windusfor reminding me that there is still so much we can learn even after we have learned so much; Drs.