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April 25, 2026
This week, researchers unveiled a “molecular fence,” a new tool…
This week, researchers unveiled a "molecular fence," a new tool that converts carbon dioxide into ethylene more efficiently than ever before. 🔬 Ethylene is one of the most important industrial chemicals on the planet. It's used in plastics, packaging, antifreeze, and medical supplies. And the chemistry behind this breakthrough? Reaction intermediates. Catalysis. Carbon chemistry. Topics…
April 25, 2026
🚀 Artemis II just reminded me why I love teaching…
🚀 Artemis II just reminded me why I love teaching chemistry. For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading beyond low Earth orbit. And the chemistry makes it possible? It's everything our students are learning right now, just at 25,000 mph. Here's what's happening at the chemistry level: Rocket propulsion = redox…
April 25, 2026
The end of the semester doesn’t have to mean checking…
The end of the semester doesn't have to mean checking out. 📅 For gen chem students, the final weeks can actually be some of the most powerful — if the energy in the room is pointed in the right direction. Here are 5 ways to keep students genuinely engaged through the finish line: 1) Let…
April 25, 2026
This week is Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (April 20–25), and…
This week is Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (April 20–25), and the 2026 theme "Into the Woods with Chemistry" which is a perfect reminder of why context changes everything in gen chem. From chlorophyll absorbing light and converting CO₂ into sugar, to the terpenes that give forests their smell, to cellulose polymers that make wood strong…
April 25, 2026
Happy Earth Day. 🌍 Today, April 22, 2026, the world…
Happy Earth Day. 🌍 Today, April 22, 2026, the world marks 56 years of Earth Day, and this year's theme says it best: Our Power, Our Planet. And for chemistry educators, that theme hits differently. Because the students sitting in your gen chem course right now? They are the power. The chemists who will develop…
April 25, 2026
The final weeks of the semester are when breakthroughs happen!…
The final weeks of the semester are when breakthroughs happen! REAL CHEM gives students exactly what they need to have one. Scaffolded practice Real-world context DOT, our AI-powered tutor, is available 24/7 to meet students exactly where they're stuck. Some of your best success stories are still being written. 🔬 Join the conversation /Book a…
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…
by Jesus Medina
A Joseph Tamer, Deputy Director, ASU ETX Center, shares how…
by Jesus Medina
🎶 Music City, meet REAL CHEM 🎶 Headed to Nashville…
by Jesus Medina
A note of gratitude from all of us at REAL…
