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April 1, 2026
February 7 is National Periodic Table Day, a reminder that…
February 7 is National Periodic Table Day, a reminder that the periodic table is more than symbols and trends. It reflects discovery, application, and the scientists whose work shapes how elements are understood and used. During Black History Month, that includes chemists like Clarice Phelps, Lloyd Noel Ferguson, Lloyd Quarterman, Gloria Long Anderson, and Reatha…
April 1, 2026
“20 years. 8,000 students. One game-changing approach to teaching chemistry!…
"20 years. 8,000 students. One game-changing approach to teaching chemistry! Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal is one of our Faculty Innovator Cohorts , who has spent nearly two decades finding tools that align with their teaching, contextually, grounded in student experience, and connected to real-world issues like environmental and climate justice. Join us virtually on February…
April 1, 2026
“Valentine’s Day through a molecular lens 🧪💕 While everyone else…
"Valentine's Day through a molecular lens 🧪💕 While everyone else is buying roses and chocolate, we're here appreciating the real love story: aromatic alcohols, alkaloids, and combustion reactions doing the heavy lifting. 2-Phenylethanol in roses. Theobromine in chocolate. Linalool adding that perfect olfactory complexity. It's all chemistry. Swipe to see the compounds behind the classics…
April 1, 2026
“Most chemistry lessons answer ‘what’ and ‘how.’ Almost none answer…
"Most chemistry lessons answer 'what' and 'how.' Almost none answer 'why it matters.' 🎯 That's the gap. And it's costing us curious, capable students. These 3 questions change everything → Swipe to see how adding context turns memorization into meaning. Join the conversation at realchem.org. #RealChem #ChemEd #STEMEducation #TeachingChemistry"
April 1, 2026
Chemistry’s rigor lies in its application to real systems, decisions,…
Chemistry's rigor lies in its application to real systems, decisions, and identities. These principles can enhance general education and upper-division courses. If you're teaching chemistry with a focus on relevance and engagement, let's connect! Share what’s worked in your classroom in the comments! Join the conversation at realchem.org. #ChemEd #STEMforAll #GeneralChemistry #REALCHEM
April 1, 2026
🔬 At REAL CHEM, we believe the stories we teach…
🔬 At REAL CHEM, we believe the stories we teach shape who sees themselves in chemistry. This International Women's Day, we honor Maria Y. Orosa—food chemist, educator, resistance fighter. She invented banana ketchup. Smuggled food to war prisoners. Died in her lab fighting for her country. Why don't we teach Maria Y. Orosa's story in…
April 1, 2026
Edition 7 of REAL Reactions is HERE — and it’s…
Edition 7 of REAL Reactions is HERE — and it's one to bookmark! In February, we celebrated Black History Month by expanding the stories we tell in chemistry classrooms and honoring Black chemists shaping the field. 🔬, We also dive deep into the chemistry behind the ozone hole with Dr. Ashley Evanoski-Cole spotlights the importance…
April 1, 2026
What does “safe” really mean when it comes to lead?…
What does "safe" really mean when it comes to lead? 🔬 In our REAL CHEM Exploration, Is the Town Toxic?, students use core chemistry skills to quantify lead concentrations in simulated blood samples. They calculate parts per million. They build and interpret calibration curves. They analyze regulatory thresholds. Then the harder questions begin: Who sets…
January 20, 2026
Ever wonder what keeps your jacket warm, your car running,…
Ever wonder what keeps your jacket warm, your car running, and your hands toasty in January? Spoiler: it’s all chemistry. From the fibers in your jacket to the heat in your home, winter comfort is a triumph of materials science and thermodynamics. Engineered polymers trap warmth. Air-activated iron reactions keep your hands cozy. Antifreeze keeps…
January 20, 2026
You won’t find the term “weed-out course” in any official…
You won’t find the term “weed-out course” in any official course catalog, but the impact is real. These foundational classes can become defining moments in a student’s academic journey, often determining who continues in STEM fields and who gets left behind. REAL CHEM is helping to rewrite that story. At one large public university, REAL…
by Jesus Medina
🔬 At REAL CHEM, we believe the stories we teach…
by Jesus Medina
Edition 7 of REAL Reactions is HERE — and it’s…
