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May 28, 2026
💡 Every chemistry instructor knows the look. Week three. A…
💡 Every chemistry instructor knows the look. Week three. A student sits in office hours, visibly defeated. They studied. They really did. But gen chem feels like a wall they can't get over, and they're already thinking about changing their major. That moment is why so many of us got into chemistry education in the…
May 28, 2026
🔬 Ask any gen chem instructor what keeps students from…
🔬 Ask any gen chem instructor what keeps students from succeeding, and you'll hear the same thing. It's not that they aren't smart enough. It's that they stop believing they are. New research from the Journal of Chemical Education confirms what many of us already suspected: students frequently rely on rote memorization in chemistry and…
May 28, 2026
To every chemistry instructor heading into summer, you’ve earned it….
To every chemistry instructor heading into summer, you've earned it. Truly! But here's something worth sitting with before you close the laptop. Higher education is entering a period defined by declining enrollment, mounting financial pressure, and institutions being asked to do more with less. And gen chem? It's often the first place students decide whether…
May 28, 2026
✅ Higher education just got a reality check. The pressure…
✅ Higher education just got a reality check. The pressure on institutions to demonstrate student success has never been more intense. Accreditors want evidence, boards want ROI, and presidents want retention numbers that justify their investments. And right in the middle of all of it? The gen chem classroom. For so many students, general chemistry…
May 28, 2026
😎 Right now, your students are sunbathing, chlorinated, and completely…
😎 Right now, your students are sunbathing, chlorinated, and completely convinced they're on a break from chemistry. They're not. The sunscreen they applied this morning? SPF ratings are all about UV absorption and molecular stability. Is the grill firing up this weekend? Combustion reactions, Maillard chemistry, and the same thermodynamics from your syllabus. The fireworks…
April 1, 2026
The latest edition of REAL Reactions is here! ⚗️ As…
The latest edition of REAL Reactions is here! ⚗️ As always, REAL Reactions is a space for chemistry educators to connect, share ideas, and spark new approaches to teaching. In this edition, we’re keeping the momentum from EDUCAUSE 2025, featuring: ✅ A welcome message from our very own Faculty Innovator, Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal, Ed.D.…
April 1, 2026
“We wanted to change the narrative around general chemistry.” –…
“We wanted to change the narrative around general chemistry.” – A Joseph Tamer, Deputy Director, Center for Education Through eXploration at @ASU Too often, students see general chemistry as a weed-out course, something to get through rather than to enjoy. When it’s hard to see the relevance of chemistry in everyday life, engagement drops. Joe…
April 1, 2026
Each mug of coffee, cocoa, or tea is a cozy…
Each mug of coffee, cocoa, or tea is a cozy moment, AND it's a chemistry lesson you can taste. ☕🧣 Roasted beans trigger the Maillard reaction. Polyphenols shift flavor with time. Even that smooth sip of hot chocolate? It’s theobromine and sugar crystals working together. Let’s break down what’s happening (aka, the STEM behind the…
April 1, 2026
When cold season hits, most people just reach for tissues……
When cold season hits, most people just reach for tissues… but at REAL CHEM, we also reach for chemistry. 🤧 Whether you're fighting off a foggy head, clogged sinuses, or an annoying fever, there’s a lot happening at the molecular level. Decongestants tighten blood vessels. Antihistamines block the signals that make your nose run. Fever…
April 1, 2026
During Nobel Week, we also honor the chemists whose genius…
During Nobel Week, we also honor the chemists whose genius shaped our world even without a medal. Dr. Percy Julian turned soybeans into lifesaving medicine and resilience into discovery. His legacy is one of grit, brilliance, and impact. A story not just of chemistry, but of courage. By extracting compounds from soybeans, Julian pioneered the…
by Jesus Medina
Ever wonder what keeps your jacket warm, your car running,…
by Jesus Medina
You won’t find the term “weed-out course” in any official…
