James Lab

Research

The James lab's long-term focus is investigating the interrelated questions of: 

1. How do students activate their chemistry knowledge in unfamiliar, interdisciplinary contexts?
2. What are the core, foundational concepts and skills in materials chemistry, and how do we support the teaching and learning of these skills?

In addition, responsive to research student interests, we have a variety of ongoing projects, as described below. 

Current projects

• A Systematic Review: Deficit and anti-deficit framing in STEM education
  
  
• Identifying the foundational skills and concepts used in materials chemistry practice
  • Supported by the National Science Foundation, Grant No. 2320454
    
    
• Exploring alternative grading practices in undergraduate STEM 
  • Supported by the Natioanl Science Foundation, Grant No. 2411997