Conference Manual

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13Celebrating 40 years in community of

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University of WaterlooJuly 28 - August 1

Celebrating 40 years of sharing chemical ideas

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AL Arts Lecture HallMBH B.C. Mathews HallCIF Columbia IcefieldCLV Columbia Lake VillageCGR Conrad Grebel University CollegeDC William G. Davis CentreEIT Centre for Environmental and Information TechnologyEV1 Environment 1HH J.G. Hagey Hall for HumanitiesMKV Mackenzie King VillagePAC Physical Activities ComplexOPT Optometry

RCH J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture HallREN Renison University CollegeREV Ron Eydt VillageSLC Student Life CentreSTJ St. Jerome’s UniversitySTP St. Paul’s University CollegeUWP UW PlaceV1 Village 1

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1ChemEd 2013 Program Guide

General Information.....................................................................................................................2Conference Outline..........................................................................................................................5Sessions at a glance........................................................................................................................6Letters.....................................................................................................................................14Conference History.........................................................................................................................18Reg Friesen Tribute........................................................................................................................20Irwin Talesnick Award...................................................................................................................23CELA Scholarships........................................................................................................................25Future Conferences.......................................................................................................................26Mole Day...........................................................................................................................................27Oktoberfest..............................................................................................................................28KidsChem..............................................................................................................................28Author’s Plenary.............................................................................................................................29Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) Seminar...............................................................................29So You Think You Can Demo contest........................................................................................30Closing Ceremonies Speaker......................................................................................................31Sponsorship Directory...................................................................................................................33Sponsor logos.................................................................................................................................35Celebrating 40 years of ChemEd...............................................................................................36Exhibitor logos...............................................................................................................................38Exhibit Hall Plan.............................................................................................................................39Exhibitor Directory........................................................................................................................40Symposia.........................................................................................................................................43Abstracts Monday..................................................................................................................................45 Tuesday..................................................................................................................................51 Wednesday...........................................................................................................................57 Thursday................................................................................................................................63Paid Workshops.............................................................................................................................67Optional Excursions......................................................................................................................69Souvenirs..................................................................................................................................71Committee Members.....................................................................................................................73Presenters.................................................................................................................................75Notes.....................................................................................................................................................79Professional Development Certificate......................................................................................83

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General Information

Name TagsPlease keep your name tags on at all times while accessing conference services or sessions. It is the easiest way to distinguish registered attendees versus non-registered visitors. Thanks to PASCO Scientific for sponsoring the name tags!

UpdatesAll program updates and messages will be posted on the main page of the ChemEd 2013 website. Please check daily for cancellations and other important information. There will also be a notice board with this information at the registration desk. www.uwaterloo.ca/chemed2013

Registration HoursSunday, July 28: 11am - 9pm PAC

Monday, July 29: 8am - 6pm PAC

Tuesday, July 30: 8am - 5pm PAC

Wednesday, July 31: 8am - 12pm DC

Thursday, August 1: 8am - 10am DC

*We are hopeful to have most of the ChemEd 2013 attendees register before 3:00 pm. Please note we may not be able to sell ChemEd 2013 souvenirs during this heavy registration time. Exhibit hours

Sunday, July 28: 6pm - 9pm PAC

Monday, July 29: 9am - 8pm PAC

Tuesday, July 30: 9am - 5pm PAC

Nourishment Please note: the majority of on-campus food services will accept CASH ONLY. Please refer below for banks close to the university or on campus.

Lunch is provided for you on Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall area (lunch socials).

Student Life Centre (SLC)Campus BubblePizza PizzaSubwayTeriyaki Experience – Made in JapanTim Hortons (a total of four sites on campus)Wasabi The BombShelter (pub)

Davis Centre (DC) Tim Hortons Bon Appetit food centre

Village 1 (between REV and PAC) V1 cafeteria

University Shops Plaza170 University Ave. W. Over 20 different places to eat!

Parking For registration purposes, there is a temporary parking meter in front of PAC which can be used for a maximum of 30 minutes (for $1).

Guests who are staying at the Conference Centre (REV) can park for free (with a parking pass given to them at the front desk) in lots S & V with overflow parking in lot J.

If you are not staying on campus, there are plenty of day-rate parking lots available as well ($6 a day). InternetAttendees will each be provided with a login and password at registration. Please select ‘Eduroam’ as the Wi-Fi network. Questions For any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected], or drop by the registration desk. The REV front desk is open from 7 am - midnight with 24-hour on-call support. The University of Waterloo Bookstore and Waterloo Store are located at South Campus Hall (SCH). Show your name tag and receive a 15% discount on your purchase(s).

Please note that on campus accommodations are at the Conference Centre which is located in Ron Eydt Village (REV). Registration for ChemEd will be held at the Physical Activities Complex (PAC). A big thanks to Carolina Biological Supply Company for providing colourful safety goggles to all ChemEd 2013 attendees in their registration packages.


General Information

Laundry In order to access the REV laundry room, you will need to purchase a $5 Watcard at the front desk. Washing and drying services are $1 each. The laundry room is located right beside the cafeteria.

Health There is an on-campus Health Clinic for students only. However, it can be accessed by anyone in times of emergency. It is located across the ring road from the SLC (towards bridge).

DentistCampus Dentist - SLC

HospitalGrand River Hospital835 King St W, Kitchener(519) 742-3611

TransportationGrand River Transit (GRT) Bus stops located all over the university and city. $3 cash fare per trip, or $6 day pass for individuals or families (please visit GRT website - www.grt.ca - for details and other passes). No need to ever wait long for buses! To check arrival times for the next three buses at any stop, simply text the bus stop number (four digits) to 57555. GO TransitTransport is available to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Tickets sold at the Turnkey Desk (SLC).

Greyhound BusTransport is available all over Ontario. Tickets sold at the Turnkey Desk (SLC).

Airways TransitAirways Transit connects Toronto (Pearson), Hamilton (Munroe), and Region of Waterloo Intl. Airports with the Kitchener-Waterloo area by providing 24-hour shared ride door-to-door service.Note: ChemEd registrants get a discounted price on airport shuttles! Please visit the ChemEd website for details. (519) 886-2121

Taxi ServicesGolden Triangle Inc – (519) 629-0100Kitchener City Cabs – (519) 747-7777United Taxi – (519) 888-9999Waterloo Taxi – (519) 886-1200

Malls/PlazasConestoga Mall550 King St N, Waterloo

St. Jacobs Outlets25 Benjamin Rd E, Waterloo

University Shops Plaza170 University Ave W, Waterloo

Waterloo Town Square75 King St S, Waterloo

BanksCanada Trust (TD)50 Westmount Rd N (Westmount Place), Waterloo

HSBC136 King St S, Waterloo

Bank of Montreal (BMO)3 King St S, Waterloo

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)SLC, DC, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo

Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank)247 King St N, Waterloo115 King St S, Waterloo

Printing ServicesFedEx Kinko’s – University Shops Plaza

Media.Doc – five locations across campus


Stores LCBO (This is where us Ontarians purchase our beer, wine, and spirits) *Please drink responsibly115 King St S, Waterloo450 Columbia St W, Waterloo

Wal-Mart 70 Bridgeport Rd E, Waterloo

Home Hardware262 Weber St N, Waterloo Canadian Tire400 Weber St N, Waterloo 656 Erb St W, Waterloo Tax Reimbursement for US residentsUpon returning to the USA, attendees should be able to stop at the border crossing and complete a form of reimbursement. Please visit the FAQ section of our website for more details as well as the reimbursement form.

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A big thank-you goes to Flinn Scientific for providing the chemicals for all sessions.

Sunday, July 28 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Registration Desk open (PAC) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies - So you Think You Can Demo contest finalists (PAC) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Exhibit Hall open (PAC)

Monday, July 29 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Desk open (PAC) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Program sessions 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Exhibit Hall open (PAC) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery and Precious Metal Clay Workshop (OE) 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Complimentary lunch social (PAC) - Sponsored by the Perimeter Insitute of Theoretical Physics 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Reg Friesen Lecture (PAC) 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program sessions 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Horseback Riding (OE) 6:00 PM Ice Cream Social (outside PAC)

Tuesday, July 30 7:02 AM Mole Day Run - Sponsored by ICCE 2014 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk open (PAC) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Program sessions 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) workshop 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM St. Jacobs Village and Farmers Market (OE) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall open (PAC) 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Complimentary lunch social (PAC) - Sponsored by the University of Waterloo Department of Chemistry 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Author’s Plenary – Sam Kean, The Disappearing Spoon (PAC) 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program sessions 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM Full-day Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) workshop - continued 6:00 PM Stratford Festival (OE)

Wednesday, July 31 6:02 AM Mole Day Breakfast (UC) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Desk open (DC) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Program sessions 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch break 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Local Brewery Tour (OE) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Program sessions 6:00 PM Oktoberfest-in-July (PAC)

Thursday, August 1 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration Desk open (DC) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Program sessions 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Closing Ceremonies - Serendipitous Chemistry (Hagey Hall) 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Niagara Falls with Wine and Whisky (OE)

Conference Outline

(PAC)-Physical Activities Complex, (OE)–Optional Excursions, (UC)-University Club, (DC)-Davis Centre


Monday | AMRoom 8:30am-9:15am 9:30am-10:15am 10:30am-11:15am

DC1302

Environmental Chemistry Symposium (organized by Ray Clement) Dave McLaughlin, Cotyledon Environmental Consulting, Toronto, ON

Denis Corr, Corr Research, Toronto, ON Ray Clement, President, EnviroAnalysis, Toronto, ON

(all speakers have spent 30+ years at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment)

ESC 146

(LAB)

Glow-in-the-dark chemistry (Paid Workshop) Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, OH

C2 273

(LAB)

Solubility, precipitates and stoichiometry lab Angela Fuller,

Greece Central Schools, NY

Mini Sessions 1. Diana Mason 2. Robyn Ford

3. Anna George

DC 1304

Chemistry outreach from 2 to 102 Al Hazari,

University of Tennessee, TN

Misconceptions in chemistry (Paid Workshop) Al Hazari,


MC 1085

Teaching ALL of the grade 12 curriculum

Robert O’Connell, Toronto District School Board, ON

Solving problems through problem solving David Stone,

University of Toronto, ON

C2 361

Introduction to process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) (Paid Workshop)

Laura Trout, The POGIL Project, PA

New inquiry labs for AP Chemistry from Flinn Scientific

(Exhibitor Workshop) Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, IL

QNC 1507

Beyond the atom Dave Fish,

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, ON

Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle

Curtis Musser, Viewpoint School, CA

QNC 1506

Teaching chemistry with 1:1 iPads - A Reflection on Year 1

Jean Weaver, The Prairie School, WI

iLove teaching chemistry with iPads Amy Roediger,

Mentor High School, OH

QNC 2501

Why does chemistry become a mystery for students?

Mani Srivastava, D.A.V. International School, India,

with Manju Patel

Ethics in chemistry – “Do the right thing”

Terry Obal, Maxxam Analytics, ON

Careers in chemistry Terry Obal,

Maxxam Analytics, ON

MC 2066

Bubbly chemistry: the many uses and applications of surfactants

Jean Duhamel, University of Waterloo, ON

Using Twitter to enhance communication and

engagement in large enrollment classes

Bill Power, University of Waterloo, ON

Choosing contexts and experiments that help students make connections in chemistry

Brian Corry, Arrowhead High School, WI,

with Alan Schwabacher

ESC 149

(LAB)

Chemistry for experienced Vernier users (Exhibitor Workshop) Melissa Hill, Vernier Software & Technology, OR, with Elaine Nam

C2 168

(LAB)

Exploring chemical reactions: Bringing chemistry to life Sharon Geyer, Pomfret School, CT

ESC 319

(LAB)

Exploring chemistry with NASA Todd Morstein, Glacier High School, MT, with Monica Trevathan


Monday | PMRoom 2:30pm-3:15pm 3:30pm-4:15pm 4:30pm-5:15pm

DC 1302

Discrepant Events Symposium Organized by Andy Cherkas

Presenters: John Eix, Ken Lyle, Natalie Miller, Doug De La Matter, Andy Cherkas and Al Hazari

ESC 146

(LAB)

AP Chemistry inquiry problem based laboratory experiments Jesse Bernstein, Miami Country Day School, FL with Jeffery Bracken and Paul Price

ESC 149

(LAB)

Chemistry for beginner Vernier users (Exhibitor Workshop) Jack Randall,

Vernier Software & Technology, OR, with Elaine Nam

Inquiry-based chemistry with Vernier (Exhibitor Workshop)

Jack Randall, Vernier Software & Technology, OR, with Melissa Hill

C2 168

(LAB)

Adding lustre to teaching about metals

Chris Miedema, Ashbury College, ON

Carolina investigations for AP Chemistry (Exhibitor Workshop) Jen Black,

Carolina Biological Supply Company, NC

ESC 319

(LAB)

Rockets, reactions and ratios Deborah Maloney, Hollis Brookline High School, NH,

with Linda Saari

Make safety a habit! Flinn Scientific safety workshop

(Exhibitor Workshop) Irene Cesa, Flinn Scientific, IL

DC 1304

Show me the (elements in) money! (Paid Workshop) Al Hazari,


C2 361

Periodic nomenclature Edmund Escudero,

Summit Country Day School, OH

Having fun with the routine: Lewis structures, oxidation states, nomenclature, and stoichiometry

François Gauvin, Université de Saint-Boniface, MB

EIT 2053

Using Brownian motion to estimate Avogadro’s number

Herb Deruyter, Waterloo Collegiate Institute

(retired), ON

Chemical potential in focus – Osmosis and more

Regina Rueffler, Job Foundation,

University of Hamburg, Germany

Ideas for your grade 11 classes Michael Jansen,

Crescent School, ON

QNC 1506

I have an iPad - Now what? Gregg Dodd,

George Washington HS, WV

Use mobile learning devices to create a smart chemistry classroom Diane Krone, North Jersey ACS Teacher Affiliates, NJ,

with Elizabeth Howson

MC 1056

Demonstrations that promote wonder and inquiry Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, OH

B2 350

Five minute demos Betty Catelli,

Southington High School (retired), CT

Easy and free – Two ways to liven up your presentations

Amy Roediger, Mentor High School, OH

“Emergency lesson plans” for teaching chemistry across

curricula Marta Gmurczyk,

American Chemical Society, DC, with Keith Lindblom

QNC 1507

ChemGem 2013 Milan Sanader, Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO),

ON

QNC 2501

Get more activity out of the activity series Chris Miedema,

Ashbury College, ON


Tuesday | AMRoom 8:30am-9:15am 9:30am-10:15am 10:30am-11:15am

B1 266

Lab Safety Institute (LSI) (Ends at 12pm) Seminar James A. Kaufman, LSI President/CEO

DC 1302

Student Centered Approaches to Teaching Chemistry Symposium Organized by Laura Trout

Laura Trout, Lancaster Country Day School, PA

Deborah Herrington, Grand Valley State University, MI Mare Sullivan, Bellevue Christian HS, WA

Jim Ross, Ross Lattner Educational Consultants, ON

ESC 146

(LAB)

Simple visible spectroscopy for introductory chemistry Sally Mitchell, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, NY, with Gordon Bain

ESC 149

(LAB)

Teaching combustion in the high school chemistry classroom (Paid Workshop) Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, OH

C2 168

(LAB)

A microscale chemistry workshop Bob Worley, CLEAPSS, UK

ESC 319

(LAB)

New investigations from the 6th edition of Chemistry in the Community

Michael Mury, American Chemical Society, DC, with Pam Diaz, Cece Schwennsen, and Steve Long

DC 1304

Super chemistry connections (Paid Workshop) Al Hazari, University of Tennessee, TN

C2 273

(LAB)

AP Chemistry activities with Ward’s Science (Exhibitor Workshop) Paul Schneeberger, Ward’s Science, NY

QNC 1507

Hands-on stoichiometry Alice Dutton,

McKinney High School, TX

Constructing stoichiometric understanding through LEGO Kenneth Hoffman, OISE/UT, ON,

with Shirley Ng

QNC 1502

Orbitals and chemistry Robert O’Connell, Toronto District

School Board, ON

Beyond the Bohr model Dave Fish,


QNC 1506

Using stories to teach science Patrice Pages,

American Chemical Society, DC, with Marta Gmurczyk

Putting history back into chemistry

Greg Patenaude, University of Lethbridge, AB

A matter of laws & theory Deborah Maloney,

Hollis Brookline High School, NH

QNC 2501

Hands-on instead of worksheets Jamie Flint,

Spring Woods High School, TX

Putting a bang into your teaching (Paid Workshop) Harvey Gendreau,

Lab Safety Institute, MA, with Bette Bridges

QNC 2502

AP Chemistry resources from the Journal of Chemical Education

Deanna Cullen, JCE and Whitehall High School,

MI, with Greg Rushton


Tuesday | PMRoom 2:30pm-3:15pm 3:30pm-4:15pm 4:30pm-5:15 pm

B1 266

Lab Safety Institute (LSI) (Ends at 6pm) Seminar (continued) James A. Kaufman, LSI President/CEO

QNC 1502

Flipping with chemistry apps Doug Ragan,

Hudsonville High School, MI

Flipping the chemistry classroom Nicholas Key, John F. Ross CVI, ON,

with David Greisman

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks

Kathy Kitzmann, Mercy High School, MI

ESC 146

(LAB)

Visible spectroscopy for advanced placement or second course chemistry lab Sally Mitchell, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, NY, with Gordon Bain

ESC 149

(LAB)

Mix it up! (Paid Workshop) Brian Rohrig, Jonathan Alder High School, OH

C2 168

(LAB)

AP Chemistry: Guided inquiry labs using probeware (Exhibitor Workshop)

Thomas Loschiavo, PASCO scientific, CA

Lab activities for high school chemistry using the Vernier

SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometer Aisling O’Connor, Fitchburg State

University, MA, with Nicholas Ludden

ESC 319

(LAB)

Inquiry problem based laboratory experiments Jesse Bernstein, Miami Country Day School, FL with Jeffery Bracken and Paul Price

DC 1304

Nitinol: The brainy wire (Paid Workshop) Al Hazari, University of Tennessee, TN

DC 1302

Some old, some new favorites

Patricia Vance, Science Education consultant,

MI

Generations Symposium - Mentoring and learning together Organized by Andy Cherkas

Presenters: Andy Cherkas, Cathy Cherkas, Ken Lyle, Natalie Miller, Sue Bober, Jill Stirling, Doug De La Matter, Faye Twiddy, Kathleen Holley,

John Eix, Glen Vance, Meg Young, Shelley Abernathy, Shannon McGee, and Melissa Jones

MC 1056

Technology makes STEM instruction a snap Greg Dodd, George Washington High School, WV

Student presentations - How to debrief students after experiments

Kevin Kopack, Lane Tech College Prep High School, IL

QNC 1506

Concept mapping for chemistry Susan Klemmer,

Camden Hills Regional High School, ME

Student-centered activities to reach children in high school chemistry

Jasodhara Bhattacharya, Science Education Consultant, ON,

with Omar Solomah

QNC 2502

Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) experts on demand — real-time

connections with experts (Exhibitor Workshop)

Zoe Letwin, VROC Outreach Coordinator, ON

In situ environmental analysis: See portable gas chromatography-

mass spectrometry (GC-MS) at work Jonathan Grandy,

University of Waterloo, ON, with Angel Rodriguez-Lafuente

ESC 342

(LAB)

Mini-labware earrings (PW) Melissa Jones, retired, TX,

with Meg Young and Shelley Abernathy

“Nanodization” titanium jewelry Ricky Tjandra,

Engineering Science Quest, University of Waterloo, ON

Prince Rupert’s Drops: Glass stronger than steel!

Steve Long, Rogers High School, AR

C2 160

(COM. LAB)

The 21st century learner in the chemistry classroom

Mahfuza Rahman West Humber C.I., ON

The first e-textbook software approved by the

College Board for A.P. Chem Ketan Trivedi, Trivedi Chemistry, VA


Wednesday | AMRoom 8:30am-9:15am 9:30am-10:15am 10:30am-11:15am

DC 1302

George R. Hague Jr AP Symposium Organized by Harvey Gendreau

Presenters: Presenters: Serena Magrogan, Jamie Benigna, Paul Price, Dennis Kliza, Terri Taylor, Diane Krone, Bettyann Howson, Michael Jansen, Roger Kugel

MC 2017

“Tales of the Unexpected”: How do UK schools cope with “Chemophobia” and “Chemophilia”?

Bob Worley, CLEAPSS, UK

QNC 1502

Chemophilately: Chemistry and chemists on stamps

Harry Herzer, Oklahoma State University, OK

Design on a dime for science rooms

Brenda Fickenscher, Colorado Science teacher

(retired), CO

Chemistry in comics Al Hazari,


QNC 2502

Chemistry of hydroponics Jeff Bracken,

Westerville North High School, OH, with Jessica Waites

Teaching thanatochemistry in a funeral service program

Wheeler Conover, Southeast Kentucky CTC, KY

Chemistry applies to agriculture too!

Jeff Bracken, Westerville North High School, OH

ESC 146

(LAB)

“Test tube geology” and “Mining for metals” introduce a scientific writing heuristic Kara Pezzi,

Appleton East High School, WI

ESC 149

(LAB)

“Erupting” with enthusiasm: Using a case study to guide inquiry in your classroom

Gina Morrison Barrier, The Science House, NC State University, NC

QNC 1506

Chemistry in the Community 6th edition – Reinventing itself

Michael Mury, American Chemical Society, DC, with Bonnie Bloom, Pam Diaz,

and Cece Schwennsen

Introducing the ChemMatters compilation project

Marta Gmurczyk, American Chemical Society, DC, with Steve Long, Patrice Pages,

and Susan Cooper

Inclusion of unit culminating projects in high school chemistry

Michael Mury, American Chemical Society, DC, with Steve Long, Bonnie Bloom,

and Pam Diaz

QNC 1507

Experiment and presentation project as alternative assessment

for 11 chemistry students in Singapore

Alfred Chan, Raffles Institution, Singapore, with Mei Yin Lee

Career moves: New classroom resource on essential skills and careers

Dave Fish,Perimeter Institute for

Theoretical Physics, ON

Strengthen chemical education with the ACS guidelines

for teaching HS chemistry Terri Taylor, American Chemical

Society, DC, with Diane Krone & Bettyann Howson

C2 168

(LAB)

The gas laws….A new and exciting hands-on approach (Paid Workshop) (workshop repeated at 1:30pm)

Irwin Talesnick, Queen’s University, ON, with John Eix

QNC 2501

Make and take: Construct an inexpensive calibrated spectroscope

Edmund Escudero, Summit Country Day School, OH

DIY Chemistry Alfredo Mateus, UFMG

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil

MC 1056

Sharing chemistry with the community Ken Lyle, Duke University, NC,

with Sue Bober, Roxie Allen, Natalie Miller, and Jill Stirling

MC 2054

Kids, chemistry, and Band-Aids Ann Fournier,

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, PA, with Jeanne Hillinck

Chemistry’s toilet solution Jenn Pitt-Lainsbury,

University of Toronto Schools, ON, with Danny Hickie

MC 2035

“Solutions” for teaching solubility rules through inquiry to high school students

Kristen Hillert, Education Service Center, Region 13, TX


Wednesday | PMRoom 1:30pm-2:15pm 2:30pm-3:15pm 3:30pm-4:15pm

DC 1302

George R. Hague Jr AP Symposium (continued) Organized by Harvey Gendreau

ers: Presenters: Serena Magrogan, Jamie Benigna, Paul Price, Dennis Kliza, Terri Taylor, Diane Krone, Bettyann Howson, Michael Jansen, Roger Kugel

MC 2017

“Simple”y the best demos Bette Bridges,

Lab Safety Institute, MA

ESC 146

(LAB)

Achievable inquiry in chemistry with SPARKvueHD (Exhibitor Workshop)

Thomas Loschiavo, PASCO Scientific, CA

ESC 149

(LAB)

Not your mother’s tie dye (Paid Worshop) Melissa Jones (retired), TX, with Andy Cherkas, Meg Young, and Shelley Abernathy

QNC 1502

Periodic fun Al Hazari,


Creating puzzles for the chemistry class

Harry Herzer, Oklahoma State University, OK

QNC 2501

Inquiry + Technology = Mastery Greg Dodd,

George Washington High School, WV

Wild chemistry Brian Rohrig,

Jonathan Alder High School, OH

C2 168

(LAB)

The gas laws…..A new and exciting hands-on approach (Paid Workshop) (Workshop repeated) Irwin Talesnick, Queen’s University, ON, with John Eix

QNC 2502

How to teach scientific facts, theory, and controversy:

A philosopher’s view Heather Douglas,

University of Waterloo, ON

How do scientists think? Dave Fish,


QNC 1507

Disconnected: High school and post-secondary grades

David Stone, University of Toronto Chemistry, ON

Supporting students in the high school to university transition Pippa Lock,

McMaster University, ON, with Paul Hatala

QNC 1506

The crosscutting concept of scale: Measuring scale literacy in

undergraduate introductory chemistry

Kristen Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI,

with Jaclyn Trate, Anja Blecking, and Peter Geissinger

Using the Next Generation Science Standards in chemistry

classes Michael Mury,

American Chemical Society, DC, with Cece Schwennsen,

Steve Long, and Bonnie Bloom

Using modeling activities in the high school chemistry class

Michael Mury, American Chemical Society, DC, with Steve Long, Bonnie Bloom,

and Pam Diaz

MC 1056

Chemistry card and board games for all ages

Julie Newdoll, Brush with Science, CA

Up and at ‘em Erica Taylor,

Thornhill Secondary School, ON

Chemistry classroom resources from JCE

Deanna Cullen, JCE and Whitehall High School, MI,

with Greg Rushton

ESC 319

(LAB)

Inquiry-based redox and electrochemistry labs Steve Sogo,

Laguna Beach High School, CA


Thursday | AMRoom 8:30am-9:15am 9:30am-10:15amQNC1501

Spiraling in first-year chemistryJill Barker,

Millbrook High School, VA

Are your students ready for first-year chemistry?

Sue Stathopulos and Rick Marta, University of Waterloo, ON Closing

Ceremonies HAGEY HALL

“Serendipitous Chemistry”—

Joe Schwarcz (10:30am - 12:00pm)

ESC 342

(LAB)

Become a pharmaceutical chemist!

Laura Ingram, University of Waterloo, ON

B1 271

The farewell demonstrationsAndy Cherkas,

Stouffville DSS, ON

MC 1056

Mini Sessions (no break, 8:30 to 10:15)

1. Moises Camacho2. Moises Camacho

3. Oliver Grundmann 4. Christine Hermann

5. Nancy McKenzie6. Rajeev Dabke

7. Karen Kaleuati with Marta Gmurczyk

QNC 1506

Laboratory reports – Applied and university

Robert O’Connell, Toronto District School Board,

ON, with Brian Roche

At the edge of the curriculum; at the center of science

Robert O’Connell, Toronto District School Board,

ON, with Peter Bloch

QNC 1507

Establish a biodiesel manufacturing club at your

school!Allan Fluharty, Prosser Career

Academy High School/Chicago Public Schools, IL

Science Olympiad 101 Jean Weaver,

The Prairie School, WI

QNC 2501

Motivate your students’ molecules!Al Hazari,


Survival skills for 1st-5th year HS chemistry teachers

Doug Ragan, Hudsonville Public Schools, MI

MC 2034

VSEPR, stoich and thermo: No fire without mathElizabeth Velikonja,

Saint Ann’s School, NY, with Deborah Brock

Drawing Lewis dot structures – A student centered approach

Kristen Hillert, Education Service Center,

Region 13, TX

QNC 2502

Nanoscience & nanotechnology: Small materials with huge

applications Jay Leitch,

University of Guelph, ON

Nanotechnology engineering at the University of Waterloo

Jenn Coggan, University of Waterloo, ON, with Howard Siu and Chris Backhouse


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City of Waterloo Brenda Halloran, Mayor

Welcome from the Mayor

On behalf of Council and the citizens of the City of Waterloo, it is truly a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the attendees and organizers of the 21st Biennial ChemEd Conference held July 28-August 1, 2013 at the University of Waterloo. The ChemEd conference provides an opportunity for science teachers from around the world to learn, collaborate and share ideas, and we are delighted that the University of Waterloo is the host for this years’ conference. While you are in Waterloo, I hope you will have a moment to check out the many interesting shops and restaurants in our Uptown area, or to enjoy a visit to the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, the Perimeter Institute, or the Centre for International Governance Innovation. I would like to extend my thanks to the many volunteers and organizers who have worked hard to ensure the success of this conference. Efforts like yours make our community a truly wonderful place in which to live, work and play.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting. I wish each of you a wonderful time in Waterloo and hope you enjoy a successful conference.

Sincerely,

Brenda Halloran Mayor

100 Regina Street South, Waterloo City Centre, Waterloo, Ontario Canada N2J 4A8 519-747-8700 Fax 519-747-8500


CITY OF KITCHENER Office of Mayor and Council

200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118 Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

Phone: 519.741.2300 Fax: 519.741.2800

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Welcome to Kitchener-Waterloo! I hope that you have a great time in our community and at the 2013 ChemEd conference. I am pleased that this year’s conference has returned to the place it all began - the University of Waterloo. Who could have predicted 40 years ago that the conference would have developed into such an important event for chemistry educators in North America? From modest beginnings, ChemEd has flourished into a conference that featured over 200 different sessions in 2011. I hope that you find the conference informative and engaging. I also encourage you to explore all that our region has to offer during your stay. Have a great time! Sincerely, Carl Zehr ~Mayor~ City of Kitchener


Office of the President

Dear Participants of the ChemEd 2013 Conference,

Welcome back to where it all began.

In 1973, the University of Waterloo hosted the first ever ChemEd Conference, convening a broad cross sec-tion of highly reputable and innovative chemistry experts to explore and advance this important field of study.

While the discipline itself has grown and changed profoundly since that first gathering four decades ago, some things stay the same. The discipline of chemistry still benefits from maintaining an integrated network of researchers, teachers, and practitioners who come together not only to celebrate the discipline but to advocate for it, strengthen it, and ensure its profile continues to grow around the world.

On behalf of the entire University of Waterloo community, welcome to our campus, and enjoy your confer-ence.

Sincerely,

Feridun HamdullahpurPresident & Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Waterloo

Letters


ChemEd 2013July 28 – August 1, 2013University of WaterlooWaterloo, ON

July 28, 2013

Dear ChemEd colleagues,I offer you a warm welcome to Waterloo! I am profoundly honored to know many of you personally. I would love to extend this fortune and meet all of the new presenters and attendees at this conference.

ChemEd 2013 marks the 40-year anniversary of this vibrant event, and we have done our best to not only preserve, but expand the spirited tradition of ChemEd. I am indebted to all members of the Waterloo Chemistry Depart-ment, as well as all individuals from outside this University who have been instrumental in organizing this opportu-nity for teachers across the globe. A very special thanks goes out to those who are on the ChemEd 2013 planning committee - including all Chemistry Office administrators and my co-op students. Last but certainly not least, I thank all volunteers for their generous and invaluable efforts.

I sincerely hope to provide everyone with an unforgettable experience (of the positive kind, of course). Enjoy your-selves as much as possible while meeting old and new companions – and don’t hesitate to blurt out a corny chemis-try joke or two!

Feel free to approach me at any time; you can let me know what you think about the conference, or just chat. I love to chat.

Jean HeinChemEd 2013 Chair


The ChemEd Conference

This biennial conference is the largest for educators involved in teaching high school and introductory chemistry in North America. It is an opportunity for teachers and educators to gather together for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment.

ChemEd takes place on a university campus allowing for hands-on labs, workshops and demonstrations. Along with a variety of sessions all focused on teaching chemistry, it is a chance to be part of a community of dedicated and involved science teachers and educators.

This ChemEd is special as the conference returns to the place where it began in 1973, the University of Waterloo. After 40 years, the conference has matured and many ChemEd traditions have been established — such as the Reg Friesen lecture, an ice cream social, children/family program, Mole Day breakfast and Mole Day run. The end-of-conference celebration showcasing the hosting community was a tradition that began in its inaugural year. In 2013, we are having this same featured venue host the Kitchener-Waterloo Great Bavarian Festival — Oktoberfest.

First objectives from ChemEd 1973 (taken directly from the original conference manual):

Conference Locations:

1973 Waterloo, Ontario



1978 Glenside, Pennsylvania



1983 Indianapolis, Indiana

1985 Montclair, New Jersey

1987 Kingston, Ontario

1989 Kingston, Ontario

1991 Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1993 Indianapolis, Indiana

1995 Norfolk, Virginia

1997 Minneapolis, Minnesota

1999 Fairfield, Connecticut

2001 Toronto, Ontario

2003 Auburn, Alabama

2005 Vancouver, British Columbia

2007 Denton, Texas

2009 Radford, Virginia

2011 Kalamazoo, Michigan


Conference History


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The Reg Friesen tribute is a special part of a ChemEd conference. The honorary lecture was inaugurated at ChemEd 1987 to recognize Reg Friesen’s outstanding contributions to the chemical education community. Reg was the founding editor of Chem 13 News in 1968 and was actively involved in the ChemEd conference series from its inception in 1973. Reg gave high school teachers a voice and encouraged them to share and learn together. The Reg Friesen lecturer is selected to reflect Reg’s belief that chemistry teachers can and do make a difference in students’ lives and in the chemistry community. After Reg passed away in 1998, the lecture took on additional meaning to the many in the ChemEd community who called him a friend.

Thank you to the Chemical Institute of Canada for sponsoring this year’s tribute.

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We are proud to have Geoff Rayner-Canham as the ChemEd 2013 Friesen honorary lecturer. He is a professor at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University, Newfoundland. Evidence of Geoff’s passion for, and contributions to, science education are plentiful and too numerous to recount in detail. Along with his teaching at his home institution and presenting at chemical education conferences, he is a prolific writer in chemical education, authoring numerous books and articles. The former include textbooks and works about women in science. Chem 13 News readers will know Geoff for his many motivating and enlightening articles.

One of the deciding factors in this selection was Geoff’s commitment to school outreach activities in small remote communities in Canada. He has developed a transportable version of his “chemistry is everywhere” show, which uses demonstrations to highlight many different topics. He credits much of the show’s success to having engaged senior undergraduate students (a total of six over the 10 years of the program, so far) provide a crucial link to the younger generation in the classroom. With these students, Geoff has been able to visit all the high schools in Labrador together with schools along the Quebec lower north shore, the tip of the northern peninsula, the south coast of Newfoundland and several communities in Nunavut. For those who know this terrain, you will know this is no small feat.

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Dr. Geoff Rayner-Canham

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Reg Friesen Lecturers:

Hubert AlyeaChemEd 1987 – Queen’s University

Bassam ShakhashiriChemEd 1989 – Queen’s University

Irwin TalesnickChemEd 1991 – University of Wisconsin

Alfred BaderChemEd 1993 – Butler University

Mary Virginia OrnaChemEd 1995 – Old Dominion University

Bob BeckerChemEd 1997 – University of Minnesota

Steve SpanglerChemEd 1999 – Sacred Heart University

Doug De La MatterChemEd 2001 – York University

Penney SconzoChemEd 2003 – Auburn University

Ariel FensterChemEd 2005 – University of British Columbia

Bette BridgesChemEd 2007 – University of North Texas

Joe Schwarcz ChemEd 2009 – Radford University

John FortmanChemEd 2011 – Western Michigan University

Geoff Rayner-CanhamChemEd 2013 – University of Waterloo

Reg Friesen Lecturers


Jeff Hepburn“I have attended twelve ChemEd conferences which have offered me opportunities to see phenomenal demonstrators presenting innovative and dynamic demonstrations. The unique and creative ideas provided by presenters allow me many diverse means of teaching topics in my classroom which has definitely enhanced my teaching and benefitted my students. ChemEd also prompts me to broaden my teaching horizons by meeting and talking (both in presentations and in many extracurricular activities) with attendees, many, that I consider true friends, colleagues, and resources if I have any questions throughout the year. ChemEd is the ultimate motivational “jumpstart” to start the next school year.”

John Eix“ChemEd for me has always been synonymous with sharing. As a novice teacher it was mainly more experienced teachers sharing with me; their enthusiasm, their skill, and their knowledge. It was mainly a one-way street. As I became more practiced I felt more and more that it was my time to share and pass on what I had learned. Since I started late I’m still at it. I like ChemEd because it brings together people who are interested in getting and sharing new ideas and activities that help students understand and enjoy chemistry. I also like ChemEd because it encourages everyone to participate as a speaker, and treats all speakers as equal. Everyone has something to share!”

Pat Vance“I have taught for 27 years, primarily chemistry but also physical science, health, and math. In 1982 I returned to teaching after 14 years as a stay-at-home mother, with a lot of catching up to do. In 1983, I attended my first ChemEd and sat at the feet of Hubert Alyea for a whole day. What an experience! I’ve only missed one ChemEd since. I have learned from George Hague, Lee Marek, Bob Becker, too many ‘greats’ to name, and have also made many ‘ChemEd friends’ over the years. Presenting at ChemEds and chairing the 2011 conference in Michigan has been my small attempt to return the wonderful experiences that ChemEd has given me.”

Irwin Talesnick Award

ChemEd 2013 Irwin Talesnick AwardThe Irwin Talesnick Award is presented to one or more individuals who have made major contributions to the ChemEd conferences and chemical education. Prior to this conference (since 1999), there have been ten individuals who have won this award: Irwin Talesnick, Bette Bridges, Richard Furlough, Larry Flinn, Elaine “Bunny” Jacobson, George Hague, Lew Brubacher, Andy Cherkas, Pat “Funky” Funk, and Harvey Gendreau.


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2013 Chem Ed Legacy Award (CELA) Conference Scholarship ProgramTo aid first-time attendees and presenters in developing their knowledge and skills in chemical education, the ChemEd 2011 Conference committee has sponsored the 2013 ChemEd Legacy Award (CELA) Scholarship Program. This scholarship covers the registration fee for qualifying applicants.

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may not be able to attend a ChemEd conference• Increasing participation by first-time attendees• Encouraging and supporting first-time presenters

After applications were submitted, ChemEd 2013 offered CELA awards to over 45 new presenters and attendees. These scholarships will continue to be offered at the next ChemEd conference. We highly encourage you to contact other teachers and chemistry enthusiasts to let them know about CELA.

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Conference Themes Important Dates

Communicating across the Educational Levels July 2013 symposia submission deadline

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International Student Learning Communities January 2014 abstract submission deadline

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Conferences of interest to high school chemistry teachers

Future Chemistry Conferences

Equinox Summit – Learning 2030September 29 – October 3, 2013Hosted by the Waterloo Global Science InitiativeWaterloo, Ontario, Canada www.wgsi.org

STAO 2013 (Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario) Conference November 14 – 16, 2013DoubleTree by Hilton - Toronto Airport Hotel www.stao.ca

ICCE 2014 International Conference on Chemistry EducationJuly 13 – 18, 2014 University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada icce2014.org

BCCE 2014 Biennial Conference in Chemical EducationAugust 3 – 7, 2014 Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI www.bcce2014.com

ChemEd 2015 TBA


Mole BreakfastFor years, the Mole Day Foundation (NMF) has been waking the ChemEd delegates up for the traditional 6:02 am breakfast. Delegates celebrate with a hearty breakfast, lots of Mole Day prizes, the announcement of the Mole of the Year, the pledging of allegiance to the Mole (see right), and some fun music as the Mole Day song is heard. Lots of fun is had by all.

Mole Pledge(Background: When saying the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. flag, one faces the flag. If no flag is present, one should face our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.* When saying the pledge to the mole, a real mole is usually not present. So, one should bend over and face the earth!) *Canadians and international attendees should “go with the flow” on this.

“I pledge allegiance to the mole, and to the science from which it comes, one SI unit, extremely divisible, with micromoles and millimoles for all.”(Provided by R. Thomas Myers - Kent State University, Kent, OH)

“I pledge allegiance to the mole, to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and to the atomic mass for which it stands, one number, most divisible, with atoms and molecules for all.” (Provided by Sylvia Cooper - Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV)

Mole Run 2013Enjoy the morning with a 6.02 km walk or run at the annual Mole Day Run. The goal is to start and end the run at the on-campus residence. T-shirts and light refreshments will be available. Prizes will be awarded. ChemEd 2013 continues the tradition of starting the race at 6:02 Central Time Zone. (Waterloo, Ontario time is 7:02 am, wink wink)

Mole Day Celebrations


Oktoberfest and KidsChem

Oktoberfest in JulyIn 1973, the inaugural ChemEd at the University of Waterloo had a Bavarian Festival - “Oktoberfest”. We will celebrate this Festival with beer and German food along with music and folk dancing, particularly polkas. If we can have a Mole Day breakfast in July, we can have Oktoberfest as well. See you at 6 pm on Wednesday at the PAC. Ein Prosit!

Ice Cream SocialCome to the ice cream social on Monday at 6 pm (outside PAC)! Don’t forget your ice cream tickets. Thanks to the Journal of Chemical Education for sponsoring this event.

Session 1: Tie dye! (Participants will be provided with a T-shirt as a part of the registration fee.)

Session 2: Participants will get a chance to play with slime in the lab! Polymer experiments such as making plastic from milk and secret writing on Teflon tape may be incorporated.

Session 3: Make your own piece of chemistry themed jewelry. The science outreach organization Scientists in Schools will present a fascinating set of hands-on chemistry experiments for the kids.

Session 4: What’s in your food? This session will include a series of experiments to investigate some everyday food items. This will include testing for pH, iodine, and vitamin C as well as making indicator solution from cabbage.

Session 5: Let’s Talk Science - Science Outreach organization will provide engaging chemistry activities, experiments and demonstrations for participants.

Session 6: Participants will be given a tour of the University of Waterloo’s Earth Sciences Museum showcasing a wide variety of rocks, minerals, fossils and dinosaur bones! This tour will be followed by fun outdoor experiments.

KidsChem ProgramThis year’s KidsChem program is jam-packed with fun (and chemistry!). To keep your children busy and engaged we have developed a six session program of creative and educational activities in REV. This program will run for approximately the full length of sessions Monday-Wednesday.

Thanks to Educational Innovations for providing materials for the KidsChem program.

Reg Friesen and Leonard Sibley at the ChemEd 1975 Oktoberfest


Author’s PlenarySam Kean

Full-day Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) Seminar— Safety in Secondary School Science Labs

Author’s Plenary and LSI Seminar

We are excited to have Sam Kean as a featured plenary speaker at this year’s ChemEd conference. Sam is the author of The Disappearing Spoon, one of Amazon’s top ten science books in 2010. This book is a delightful read about the periodic table.

Originally from South Dakota, Sam Kean currently writes from Washington DC for many publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Mental Floss, Slate, Smithsonian Air & Space, and The New Scientist. During his time as a student, Sam studied both English and physics, and went on to earn a master’s degree in library science. His latest book is Violinist’s Thumb.

Thanks to uWaterloo Retail Services for sponsoring this plenary.

Tuesday July 30, 2013, 8:30 am – 12 pm, continuing 2:30 pm - 6 pm

Presented by James A. Kaufman of the Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI)

Safety in Secondary School Science Labs (SSSSL) is an intensive one-day seminar. Topics include: scope of the problem, accidents, legal aspects, emergency planning, chemical handling, chemical storage, biological and animal hazards, eye and face protection, hazardous waste management, electrical safety and safety program planning.Registrants will receive a seminar notebook, one-year complimentary subscription to LSI’s newsletter, certificate of participation, 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s), Graduate Credit eligibility, ABIH CM Points eligibility, access to our Toll-Free Lab Safety Hotline, discounts/coupons for future trainings, consultation services, and publications. The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by Dr. James A. Kaufman.

This is a special rate for ChemEd 2013 attendees – reduced by 60%. This full-day LSI workshop is an amazing opportunity for ChemEd 2013 attendees. We encourage teachers, school administrators, and science supervisors to attend.

Price: $200 (reduced by 60%) - spots still available.


Opening Ceremonies

Kathryn Zaborowski Urbana High School, Ohio

Sally Mitchell East Syracuse Minoa High School, New York

Daniel Hickie Bishops College School, Quebec

Regina Rüffler University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Sharon Geyer Pomfret School, Connecticut

Peter Bloch Northern Secondary School, Ontario

Sean Clapham George Brown College, Ontario

Yvonne Clifford Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, Ontario

Melissa Rathier Lakefield College School, Ontario

These nine finalists submitted the top ten demos in the first round. This list has now been narrowed down to just the top three finalists. They had to pass through two rounds of judging. See them compete live at the Opening Ceremonies (PAC) and vote for your favorite demo! Music for the contest: Sarah Shugarman, Music Department at the University of Toronto Schools, Ontario.

Contest sponsored by:

Join us after the Opening Ceremonies for a Welcome Reception sponsored by the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science.

So You Think You Can Demo contestTop nine Finalists


Closing Ceremonies Speaker

Closing Ceremonies SpeakerDr. Joe Schwarcz

Dr. Joe Schwarcz is Director of McGill University’s “Office for Science and Society.” He is well known for his informative and entertaining public lectures on topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the science of aging. Professor Schwarcz has received numerous awards for teaching chemistry and for interpreting science for the public and is the only non-American ever to win the American Chemical Society’s prestigious Grady-Stack Award for demystifying chemistry. He hosts “The Dr. Joe Show” on Montreal’s CJAD. and has appeared hundreds of times on The Discovery Channel, CTV, CBC, TV Ontario and Global Television.

Dr. Schwarcz also writes a newspaper column entitled “The Right Chemistry” and has authored a number of books, “Radar, Hula Hoops and Playful Pigs,” “The Genie in the Bottle,” “That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles,” “Dr. Joe And What You Didn’t Know,” “The Fly In The Ointment,” “Let Them Eat Flax,” “An Apple A Day,” “Brain Fuel,” “Science, Sense and Nonsense,” “Dr. Joe’s Brain Sparks,” “Dr. Joe’s Health Lab,” and his latest, “The Right Chemistry,” all of which have made it on to the best-seller list. He is also an amateur conjurer and often spices up his presentations with a little magic.

Dr. Schwarcz will be presenting the Closing Ceremonies talk, titled — “Serendipitous Chemistry.”


Platinum Sponsors The University of Waterloo BookStore is the campus source for course materials, reference books and general interest books. Our unique Espresso Book Machine located in-store provides print on demand book service. We welcome conference delegates to visit the Book Store in South Campus Hall or online at www.bookstore.uwaterloo.ca

PASCO Scientific’s award-winning SPARKscience™ solution delivers authentic 21st Century STEM experiences by integrating standards-based content, relevant teacher professional development and innovations in modern electronic measurement. www.pasco.com

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The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make health and safety an integral and important part of science education, work, and life. LSI provides educational programs, services, publications, audio-visual and reference materials, and responds to requests for information. www.labsafetyinstitute.org

University of Waterloo Science: At Canada’s most innovative university, Waterloo Science draws the best and brightest scientific minds from around the globe. Committed to transforming education and transferring knowledge in our rapidly changing world, Waterloo Science offers more than 50 core science specializations and options in the departments of biology, physics and astronomy, chemistry, and earth and environmental sciences.

Chem 13 News (Department of Chemistry) is a magazine published for teachers of introductory chemistry by the Chemistry Department at the University of Waterloo. Through a paid subscription, the monthly magazine will be mailed to you from September through May. Each 20-page issue

contains articles, labs, puzzles, cartoons and helpful advice. We encourage our subscribers to become contributors and be part of the active community of sharing amongst chemistry teachers. www.uwaterloo.ca/chem13news

Silver Sponsors Thermo Scientific: Whether you are teaching introductory chemistry, organic chemistry or undergraduate research, Thermo Scientific UV-Visible and infrared spectrometers offer high performance, affordability, and ease-of-use. That’s smarter spectroscopy for real learning. www.thermoscientific.com/learning

CIC: The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is committed to advancing the chemical sciences and engineering. Its chemists, chemical engineers and chemical technologists are society’s problem solvers. www.cheminst.ca

JCE: As the official journal of the American Chemical Society’s Division of Chemical Education, the Journal of Chemical Education provides you with access to 90 years of content in chemical education research, and a great overall resource for chemistry educators. Written by teachers, for teachers, JCE addresses a broad range of topics and grade levels helping you engage your students as you teach them fundamental chemistry principles. pubs.acs.org/journal/jceda8

Perimeter Institute is a non-profit, leading centre for scientific research, training and educational outreach in theoretical physics. Perimeter produces activity-based, award-winning classroom resources. www.perimeterinstitute.ca

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Bronze Sponsors Vernier Software & Technology/Merlan: Visit our booth to see Vernier’s exciting new products for chemistry education, including interfaces, sensors, software, and curriculum. Enter to win a LabQuest 2! www.vernier.com

ICCE 2014: IUPAC 23rd International Conference on Chemical Education to be held in Toronto, Ontario, July 13-18, 2014. www.icce2014.org

Maxxam is the market leader in analytical services and solutions to the energy, environmental, food and DNA industries. In 2012, our 2400 employees combined efficiency and customer service with rigorous science and quality management to process over 2.3 million samples and generate 41 million results. As part of a commitment to inspire the next generation of science students, Maxxam’s volunteer ‘chemistry crew’ is visiting grade 4 to 10 classrooms across Canada to conduct: “pH of the Planet”- based on the CIC’s Canadian Water Experiments designed for the International Year of Chemistry. Please visit maxxam.ca/science for more information. maxxam.ca

Friends of ChemEd 2013 ChemEd Division of Chemical Institute of Canada Ottawa, ON

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13 Ward’s Science14 Ward’s Science15 Chem Collection at Carnegie Mellon16 BCCE 2014/ Grand Valley State University17 Pasco Scientific18 Pasco Scientific19 Studica 20 Indigo Instruments21 American Chemical Society22 American Chemical Society23 Chem 13 News24 The Perimeter Institute

25 Piazza 26 Texas Instruments27 Flinn Scientific 28 Flinn Scientific 29 Lab Safety Intitute30 University of Waterloo Science31 Educational Innovations 32 ASM Material Camp - Canada33 ADIA Educational Resources34 Door Prizes Booth 35 Carolina Biological Supply36 Carolina Biological Supply

Exhibit Hall Hours Sunday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

ChemEd 2013 Trade ShowUniversity of Waterloo - Physical Activities Complex

July 28 to 30, 2013

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Registration AreaYou will have the opportunity to get your book(s) signed; all presenting authors will be available for book signing after their presentations. We welcome conference delegates to visit the Book Store in South Campus Hall or online at www.bookstore.uwaterloo.ca. Our unique Espresso Book Machine located in the uWaterloo Book Store provides print on-demand book service.

ChemEd 2013 SouvenirsA limited number of ChemEd 2013 T-shirts, beaker mugs, and lab coats are available.

Periodic Table Tile Contest Vote on your favorite Livermorium and Flerovium tile designs! The top five tiles for each element will be on display.

Booth AreaBooth 1National Mole Day Foundation Mole Day is celebrated annually on October 23 to commemorate Avogadro’s number (6.02X1023). This helps students remember the number as well as enjoy chemistry. www.moleday.org

Booth 2WebAssignWebAssign makes online homework easy by providing pre-coded questions from over 600 leading titles from every major publisher. Make WebAssign your indispensable partner in education. Sponsorship opportunitites available.www.webassign.net

Booth 3Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) VROC connects knowledge partners — college and university professors and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) — with students in elementary and secondary schools for real-time learning opportunities. ExpertBook, our online database, is searchable by key word(s) or course code(s).www.vroc.ca

Booth 4Dynalon LabwareDynalon supplies an extensive line of economical high quality plastic Labware and equipment for Kindergarten through University. Ask for a free Labware Gift Pack. www.Dynalon.com

Booths 5 and 6Thermo Scientific Whether you are teaching introductory/organic chemistry, or undergraduate research, Thermo Scientific UV-Visible and infrared spectrometers offer high performance, affordability and ease-of-use. That’s smarter spectroscopy for real learning. www.thermoscientific.com/learning

Booth 7The POGIL ProjectThe POGIL Project works with educators to disseminate its unique pedagogy at the secondary and college levels through professional development workshops, as well as the production of curricular materials. www.pogil.org

Booth 8ChemEd 2013 Take-Home DemosThis demonstration will be a dazzling display of the wonders of chemistry. Discover smashing demonstrations that will amaze your students. Get your hands on some rusty iron balls (see souvenirs page for more info). Everyone has a chance to win!

Booth 9Chem21LabsChem21Labs converts chemistry labs presently used by a university into an online format that provides feedback to students while they are submitting their lab report.www.chem21labs.com

Booth 10S17 Science Supplies and Services Co. LtdWe design and sell innovative gas experiment kits, science t-shirts, and bumper stickers. Visit our booth for special conference sales. Cash or checks are accepted in payment. www.s17science.com

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Booths 11 and 12Vernier Software & TechnologyVisit our booth to see Vernier’s exciting new products for chemistry education, including interfaces, sensors, software, and curriculum. Enter to win a LabQuest 2! www.vernier.com

Booths 13 and 14Ward’s Science Ward’s Science provides teachers with the tools they need to turn science lessons into science connections. We focus on the details, so teachers can focus on what they do best - inspiring students to connect to the world around them.www.wardsci.com

Booth 15The ChemCollective at Carnegie MellonFree virtual labs, simulations, tutorials and scenario-based learning activities for high school and introductory chemistry. www.chemcollective.org

Booth 16BCCE 2014BCCE 2014 will be hosted by Grand Valley State University, Michigan USA. The Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) is a national meeting sponsored by the Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Teachers who are about to launch their careers, those who are new to teaching chemistry, and those who have teaching experience will find this conference to be an excellent source of materials, techniques, and chemistry content.www.BCCE2014.org

Booths 17 and 18PASCO ScientificPASCO’s award-winning SPARKscience™ solution delivers authentic 21st Century STEM experiences by integrating standards-based content, relevant teacher professional development, and innovations in modern electronic measurement. www.pasco.com

Booth 19Studica Since 1985, Studica has met the needs of students and schools as the education source for software and technology products through outside and inside sales personnel and an intuitive e-commerce website. www.studica.com

Booth 20Indigo InstrumentsIndigo Instruments is a distributor of molecular models, magnets, magnifiers, glassware, test strips, and labware.www.indigo.com

Booths 21 and 22American Chemical SocietyACS is the world’s largest scientific society. ACS will exhibit textbooks, reference materials, videos, and other materials to supplement the K-12 and college curriculum. www.acs.org

Booth 23Chem 13 NewsChem 13 News is a magazine published for teachers of introductory chemistry by the Chemistry Department at the University of Waterloo. Through a paid subscription, the monthly magazine will be mailed to you from September through May. Each 20-page issue contains articles, labs, puzzles, cartoons, and helpful advice. We encourage our subscribers to become contributors.www.uwaterloo.ca/chem13news

Booth 24Perimeter InstitutePerimeter Institute is a non-profit, leading centre for scientific research, training and educational outreach in theoretical physics. Perimeter produces activity-based, award-winning classroom resources. www.perimeterinstitute.ca

Booth 25PiazzaPiazza is a free, online Q&A platform built to replace less effective discussion boards, email lists, and newsgroups commonly adopted in classrooms.www.piazza.com

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Booth 26Texas InstrumentsSupporting each educator’s vision of student success in math and science, TI’s versatile education technology, curricular support materials and professional development can help enhance teaching and learning. www.education.ti.com

Booths 27 and 28Flinn Scientific Flinn Scientific is the leader in science and laboratory chemical safety. Publisher of the world-renowned Flinn Science Catalog Reference Manual, Flinn develops and offers a full line of chemistry, biology, physics, life science, earth science, physical science, and safety products for middle and high schools. www.flinnsci.com

Booth 29Lab Safety InstituteThe Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make health and safety an integral and important part of science education, work, and life. LSI provides educational programs, services, publications, audio-visual and reference materials, and responds to requests for information. www.labsafetyinstitute.org

Booth 30University of Waterloo ScienceVisit the Waterloo Science booth to find out how our unique suite of interdisciplinary science programs build students’ momentum and propel them into dynamic careers in health, industry, education, business, and government. Hear more about our new undergraduate programs and take home some brochures for your students. If you are a Waterloo alumnus, enter our draw!

Booth 31Educational Innovations, Inc. Educational Innovations, Inc., teacher-owned and operated! Committed to bringing unique and innovative hands-on science education supplies that challenge the mind and fire the imagination. www.teachersource.com

Booth 32ASM Materials Camps - CanadaASM Materials Camps Canada and the NACE Foundation of Canada are registered charities that organize Materials Science and Engineering camps for students and teachers. www.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/foundation/educators/teacher-material-camp

Booth 33ADIA Educational Resources ADIA provides products, services, and resources that help educators achieve success. Our focus is science subject areas at all grade levels, including university. Products are used to teach concepts and understanding in classrooms and labs. Resources include written materials, informational background, lesson plans, expected outcomes, assessment tools and more. Services include curriculum alignment consulting, product training, technical support and professional development workshops.

Booth 34Raffle PrizesStop by and browse the many items that have been donated by conference sponsors. Bring the raffle tickets that you received in your registration package and drop them off for a chance to win these fantastic prizes! The raffle draw will take place on Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00 pm, so don’t forget to check back to see if you are a winner.

Booths 35 and 36Carolina Biological SupplyCarolina Biological Supply Company is a worldwide leader in providing top-quality, innovative science and math materials for K-16 educators. The Carolina™ Science catalog is available free on request. www.carolina.com

Platinum Sponsor BoothuWaterloo Book Store The uWaterloo Book Store is the campus source for course materials, reference books and general interest books. Our unique Espresso Book Machine located in store provides print on demand book service. We welcome conference delegates to visit the Book Store in South Campus Hall or online at www.bookstore.www.uwaterloo.cawww.retailservices.uwaterloo.ca

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Environmental ChemistryThis symposium consists of three presentations that range from measuring our environmental footprint to measuring and gauging pollutants. All three speakers have spent over 30 years at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

Symposium organizer: Ray ClementPresenters: Dave McLaughlin, Denis Corr, Ray ClementTime: Monday, 8:30am - 11:15am

Discrepant Events This symposium will consist of 15-minute demonstrations in which the audience is asked to predict the outcome, however the outcome is not what is usually expected. The result is an opportunity for thinking, discussion, learning more about the topic, and leading to further investigation.

Symposium organizer: Andy CherkasPresenters: John Eix, Ken Lyle, Natalie Miller, Doug De La Matter, Andy Cherkas, Al HazariTime: Monday, 3:30pm - 5:15pm

Student-Centered Approaches to Teaching ChemistryOver the past few decades student-centered pedagogies have become more popular. Research in teaching and learning shows clearly that students learn better in a constructiveness model where the teacher is a guide, providing opportunities for the students to wrestle with new knowledge. This transition from the teacher being the “sage on the stage” has led to several projects and methods of student-centered teaching. Problem Based Learning (PBL), Peer-led Team Learning (PLTL), Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) and the Modeling program from ASU are all examples of vast teacher networks that develop and share student-centered techniques.

Symposium organizer: Laura TroutPresenters: Laura Trout, Deborah Herrington, Mare Sullivan, Jim RossTime: Tuesday, 8:30am - 11:15am

Generations Symposium Generations Symposium will be a series of short 5-minute presentations done in teams consisting of an experienced ChemEder partnered with a first-time presenter. There will be two demonstrations per team with each partner presenting one prepared demo. The “narration” of his/her demo will be provided by the other team member. Experienced demonstrators will work with new presenters to share hints and techniques as the team members learn and describes each other’s demo. The symposium is scheduled later in the conference in order for partners to meet and have time to prepare together. Generations is a welcoming environment for all presenters and embraces teacher mentorships.

Symposium organizer: Andy CherkasPresenters: Andy Cherkas, Cathy Cherkas, Ken Lyle, Natalie Miller, Sue Bober, Jill Stirling, Doug De La Matter, Faye Twiddy, Kathleen Holley, John Eix, Glen Vance, Shannon McGee, Shelley Abernathy, Meg Young, Melissa JonesTime: Tuesday, 3:30pm - 5:15pm

George R. Hague Jr AP ChemistryLearn how to improve your AP Chemistry class and get better scores on the exam. Learn from some of the most experienced teachers in the field, share ideas, make new contacts, find out about the revised College Board curriculum.

Symposium organizer: Harvey GendreauPresenters: Serena Magrogan, Jamie Benigna, Paul Price, Dennis Kliza, Terri Taylor, Diane Krone, Bettyann Howson, Michael Jansen, Roger KugelTime: Wednesday, 8:30am - 4:15pm

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Explore the world of nanosized materials, learning

how to design, build and manipulate materials

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Materials and Nanosciences students combine their strengths to develop new solutions for society in our one-of-a-kind quantum-nano centre.

Student uses a dilution refrigerator that is used to cool materials to extremely low temperatures – almost 100 times colder than outer space. At these temperatures students explore the fundamental properties of exotic superconducting and magnetic materials that result from the collective quantum mechanical behaviour of electrons.

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Sessions | Monday

8:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Symposium – Environmental Chemistry

Measuring our footprint: Examples of Ontario’s Changing Environmental LandscapeDave McLaughlin, [email protected] Environmental Consulting, ON

Is the quality of Ontario’s air, water, and land changing for the better or worse? How will we know? A brief look at past environmental legacies and a peek into future challenges.Presentation, single block - DC 1302

Fresh Air KidsDenis Corr, [email protected] Research, ON

Children are particularly sensitive to air pollution. This project has educated children about the Air Quality Health Index, monitored the air around schools, and developed the best commuting ways and routes to schools with student involvement.Presentation, single block - DC 1302

How scientists measure environmental pollutants: A classroom activity that really works!Ray Clement, [email protected], ON

A classroom activity is described that teaches how scientists really measure chemicals in the environment. It has been successfully used in high school, college, and even for groups of teachers!Presentation, single block - DC 1302

8:30 AMSingle block sessions - 45 min

Why does chemistry become a mystery for students?Mani Srivastava, [email protected] D.A.V. International School, Maharashtra, India,with Manju Patel

Chemistry! I am scared of it! Elements, compounds, chemical formulas, equations; spare me! But there is an entirely different side of the coin. Fear of chemistry arises from lack of understanding of the subject, which itself stems from following a random approach to learning it. Teaching as well as learning chemistry should follow a pattern, one which creates pieces that will eventually merge in the minds of students. As a chemistry educator, my role is to arouse interest and curiosity in youngsters.Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

Teaching ALL of the grade 12 curriculum Robert O’Connell, [email protected] District School Board, ON

An often heard complaint is that there is too much in the grade 12 chemistry curriculum to teach in one semester or semester equivalent, with labs. It will be shown that by using a variety of techniques it is possible to teach all of the curriculum, with at least 10 experiments/investigations, and include enhancements to help students going on into programs needing detailed chemistry. Presentation, single block - MC 1085

Teaching chemistry with 1:1 iPads –A reflection on year oneJean Weaver, [email protected] Prairie School, WI

What’s it like teaching chemistry to students who are all equipped with an iPad? I’ll share my experiences and thoughts on this hi-tech twist to the teaching/learning model.Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

Chemistry outreach from 2 to 102Al Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Department of Chemistry, is conducting several chemistry outreach programs for area students, teachers and for the public. Presentation, single block - DC 1304

Bubbly chemistry: The many uses and applications of surfactantsJean Duhamel, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

This presentation will review some of the important properties of surfactants and their applications. In particular, examples taken from the latest research will illustrate the need for chemists to design the next generation of surfactants that are both more efficient and environmentally friendly.Presentation, single block - MC 2066

Double block sessions - 105 min

Introduction to process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)Laura Trout, [email protected] POGIL Project, PA

Explore the benefits of using POGIL activities in your classroom. This student centered approach to learning encourages students to question, use models, analyze data, provide evidence and improve communication skills.Paid Workshop, double block - C2 361

Beyond the atomDave Fish, [email protected] Institute for Theoretical Physics, ON

Explore a new resource developed by Perimeter Institute and CERN to introduce the Standard Model to high school students. Join us on a journey that starts with Rutherford scattering and ends at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).Workshop, double block - QNC 1507

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Sessions | MondaySolubility, precipitates and stoichiometry labAngela Fuller, [email protected] Central Schools, NY

Solubility rules, making a precipitate, and using stoichiometry will be the main focus of this lab. Teachers will have hands on experience and will be able to present the material so that students will be able to design their own lab.Workshop, double block - C2 273

Triple block sessions - 165 min

Glow-in-the-dark chemistryBrian Rohrig, [email protected] Alder High School, OH

Don’t be left in the dark. Discover some new demos and activities involving light sticks, light bulbs, black lights, lasers, and more. All participants receive a bound manual, a black light, laser, and a plethora of other materials.Paid Workshop, triple block - ESC 146

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Single block sessions - 45 min

Using Twitter to enhance communication and engagement in large enrollment classesBill Power, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

Email is no longer the primary medium of choice. Mediums such as text messaging and Twitter have replaced it as a more convenient and rapid choice for communication. I will present my experience using Twitter in large first and second year Chemistry classes at Waterloo over the last three years. I’ll include my motivation, method of integration into the course, and how to most effectively engage students. Twitter is an excellent communication tool that can enhance the engagement of our students in an appropriate manner.Presentation, single block - MC 2066

Ethics in chemistry – “Do the right thing”Taras (Terry) Obal, [email protected] Analytics, ON

This presentation will provide a brief description of the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario and why it is important to have a self-regulated practice. The presentation will also emphasize that current and future professional chemists have a duty to safeguard the health and well-being of the public and the environment.Presentation, single block - QNC 2501


Chemistry for experienced Vernier users Melissa Hill, [email protected] Software & Technology, OR, with Elaine Nam

This workshop will highlight experiments for advanced high school, general, and organic chemistry courses. The workshop will feature our popular handheld data-collection solution, LabQuest 2.Exhibitor Workshop, double block - ESC 149

Exploring chemical reactions: Bringing chemistry to lifeSharon Geyer, [email protected] School, CT

Chemical reactions are the most exciting part of chemistry class. Learn a hands-on and student-centered approach to sharing reactions with your students.Workshop, double block - C2 168

Exploring chemistry with NASATodd Morstein, [email protected] Glacier High School, MT, with Monica Trevathan

Explore gas laws, stoichiometry and electrochemistry to solve some of the problems NASA has to deal with. Participants will realize the connection to everyday chemistry topics and relate them to NASA’s problems of getting humans into space.Workshop, double block - ESC 319

Misconceptions in chemistryAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

Students develop their own understanding of how nature works. These pre-concepts are brought to school and teachers have to reflect on them for better instruction. In addition, there are school-made misconceptions which originate from inappropriate curriculum and instructional materials. This workshop aims to help 6-16 teachers and professors diagnose and cure students’ misconceptions.Paid Workshop, double block - DC 1304

Solving problems through problem solvingDavid Stone, [email protected] of Toronto, ON

This workshop will include hands-on activities using problem-solving to address common problems encountered with learning chemistry.Workshop, double block - MC 1085

iLove teaching chemistry with iPadsAmy Roediger, [email protected] High School, OH

Participants will be exposed to a wealth of ways that iPads can be used to teach chemistry.Presentation, double block - QNC 1506

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New inquiry labs for AP Chemistry from Flinn ScientificIrene Cesa, [email protected] Scientifc, IL

This interactive, hands-on workshop can help you implement the revised laboratory investigations and curriculum framework for AP Chemistry! Join Flinn Scientific as we present two new guided-inquiry chemistry experiments that support the integrated learning objectives and applied science practice skills your students need for success. Pre-lab preparation and preliminary activities for each investigation have been optimized so teachers can effectively guide students and provide maximum opportunities for inquiry. Handouts provided for all activities. Exhibitor Workshop, single block - C2 361

Heisenberg’s uncertainty principleCurtis Musser, [email protected] School, CA

A presentation of Heisenberg’s classical explanation of his uncertainty principle: The Heisenberg Microscope.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Careers in chemistryTaras (Terry) Obal, [email protected] Analytics, ON

This presentation highlights the breadth and diversity of opportunities for careers in chemistry. It also underscores the need to instill and nurture not only an interest, but a passion for chemistry in high school students in order to replenish a shrinking resource pool of competent and experienced chemists to support the industries that rely on them.Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

Choosing contexts and experiments that help students make connections in chemistryBrian Corry, [email protected] High School, WI, with Alan Schwabacher

A high school chemistry teacher and a professor of organic chemistry partnered to build a framework for designing experiments to help students make important connections in chemistry.Presentation, single block - MC 2066

Mini sessions - 15 min

New curriculum mandates of a 4x4: Are improvements seen at the university level? Diana Mason, [email protected] of North Texas, TX

Course success rates of freshmen/sophomores over four semesters in general chemistry (two prior to implementation of 4x4 high school curriculum and two after) are compared. Results indicate a positive swing. Mini presentation - C2 273

Effects of class scheduling on student success in high school chemistryRobyn Ford, [email protected] of North Texas, TX, with Diana Mason

Changing curriculum, use of technology, and how to use resources efficiently are the major questions currently facing secondary schools. Yet the mantra of every educational decision is supposed to be “What is best for the student?” To this end, many secondary schools have experimented with class scheduling in an effort to maximize teacher expertise, student time, and access to courses. This study compared the effectiveness of two commercially available programs: a chemistry content drill program, Study Island and a Web-based brain-training program - Lumosity. The results will be presented.Mini Presentation - C2 273

Influence of teacher content area certification on student success in high school scienceAnna George, [email protected] of Wisconsin, WI, with Diana Mason

Teachers with specialized certifications have limited placement options while those with certifications to teach a broad range of courses may be asked to teach multiple courses within a year. Standardized testing is one of the predominant measures of the quality of instruction provided to students. Results indicate that schools with a higher percentage of teachers with some certification areas assigned to teach science classes tend to have a strong positive relationship with student success, while a large percentage of other certification areas tend to have negative relationship with student success. An overview of the impact of various science certification areas and recommendations for certification programs will be discussed.Mini Presentation - C2 273

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Adding lustre to teaching about metalsChris Miedema, [email protected] College, ON

A series of demonstrations and hands-on activities will be performed related to the oft-neglected topic of metals. These demonstrations can help teach new concepts directly or be bundled with other topics. Workshop, single block - C2 168

Periodic nomenclatureEdmund Escudero, [email protected] Country Day School, OH

Give your students the choice of memorizing a long list of anions and cations or use the periodic table as a means of deriving the names and formulas for all but 13 ions. Presentation, single block - C2 361

I have an iPad: Now what?Greg Dodd, [email protected] Washington High School, WV

Recently, many schools have become one-to-one iPad schools, but teachers have received little or no training in how to use the iPad effectively for science instruction. The goal of this workshop is to demonstrate how to use the iPad and all its potential effectively in the science classroom.Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

Using Brownian motion to estimate Avogadro’s numberHerb Deruyter, [email protected] Collegiate Institute (retired), ON

In 1905 Albert Einstein presented a theory of Brownian motion that suggested the experimental means to determine Avogadro’s number, N. Jean Perrin reported an experimental value for N three years later. We recreate Perrin’s experiment to estimate Avogadro’s constant using dilutions of dairy milk and video projection. The method is readily adaptable to the high school or undergraduate chemistry and physics laboratory. The merits of the procedure are the unsurpassed ease of set up and data collection. Preliminary experimental work by the authors and high school students using this approach yield estimates of Avogadro’s constant in good agreement with the accepted value. Presentation, single block - EIT 2053

Five minute demosBetty Catelli, [email protected] High School (retired), CT

A number of short demonstrations will be shown, along with suggestions as to where they fit in the curriculum. Many use only household chemicals. All are easy to set up and require little special equipment.Presentation, single block - B2 350


Chemistry for beginning Vernier users Jack Randall, [email protected] Software & Technology, OR, with Elaine Nam

If you’re new to the world of data collection with Vernier, or would like a basic refresher, this workshop is for you. Join us for hands-on practice using LabQuest 2– an enormously popular stand-alone device. Exhibitor Workshop, double block - ESC 149

Rockets, reactions and ratiosDeborah Maloney, [email protected] Brookline High School, NH, with Linda Saari

All students become interested when you take a common reaction to new heights by incorporating restrictions and challenges in this exciting inquiry based competition. Reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws and more!Workshop, double block - ESC 319

Show me the (elements in) money!Al Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

Come and do interesting and simple experiments with coins and paper money that show how chemistry impacts our daily lives.Paid Workshop, double block - DC 1304

Demonstrations that promote wonder and inquiryBrian Rohrig, [email protected] Alder High School, OH

About two dozen demonstrations will be performed that engage the student and foster critical thinking. Most involve minimal costs and set-up. Topics include light, microwaves, density, pressure, reactions, combustion and much more. Presentation, double block - MC 1056


AP Chemistry inquiry problem based laboratory experimentsJesse Bernstein, [email protected] Miami Country Day School, FL, with Jeffrey Bracken and Paul Price

Here is an AP lab workshop that will satisfy virtually all of your desires: over thirty-five inquiry and forensic based lab activities that parallel those now recommended (or required) by the College Board. The available manual contains detailed teacher notes, pictures of setups and sample data.Workshop, triple block - ESC 146

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3:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Symposium – Discrepant Events

Pressure power towerJohn Eix, [email protected] Canada College (retired), ON

This discrepant event is used to review concepts related to the pressure exerted by a column of fluid.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Entropic rubber bandKen Lyle, [email protected] University, NC, with Natalie Miller

A rubber band is suspended on a metal rod and stretched using about 1.5 kg of mass. The band is then heated. Does the rubber band get longer or shorter?Mini presentation - DC 1302 BBQ lighter gunDoug De La Matter, [email protected](retired), ON

A BBQ lighter gun can be made from simple materials and is both safe and useful to the classroom teacher in many ways. Students are always interested in explosions but seldom appreciate the power that chemicals exert during such an event. This device shows the surprising speed and forces that result from the ignition of a single drop of alcohol. Often students fail to appreciate the importance of wearing safety glasses when doing labs. They are focused only on their equipment, not that of their neighbours. This is also useful when discussing combustion, rate of reaction, exothermic reactions and activation energies.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Avogadro’s hypothesis testedAndy Cherkas, [email protected] District Secondary School, ON

Acetylene [ethyne] gas is generated and mixed according to Avogadro’s hypothesis and ignited. What the students predict does not happen! Why and what should the correct prediction be?Mini presentation - DC 1302 The gray and white block: A critical thinking activityAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

Check out this intriguing activity that could be used to talk about the various science disciplines and about the scientific method. Alternately, it can be used when discussing light, transparency, translucency, opacity, shadows, clouds, weather, etc.Mini presentation - DC 1302

3:30 PM


Chemical potential in focus –Osmosis and moreRegina Rueffler, [email protected] Foundation, University of Hamburg, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Germany

An easy access to the chemical potential μ will be presented as well as its application to phenomena such as osmosis. Find out among other things how to construct your own “osmometer” by use of a carrot. Presentation, single block - EIT 2053

Easy and free – Two ways to liven up your presentationsAmy Roediger, [email protected] High School, OH

Participants will experience Nearpod and Socrative, two free services that allow for interactive presentations and assessment.Presentation, single block - B2 350


Having fun with the routine: Lewis structures, oxidation states, nomenclature, and stoichiometryFrançois Gauvin, [email protected]é de Saint-Boniface, MB

Come and share simple strategies and tricks that make drawing Lewis structures, finding oxidation states, naming compounds, and carrying out stoichiometric calculations simple and fun! This session will include discussions and exercises.Workshop, double block - C2 361

Carolina investigations for AP ChemistryJen Black, [email protected] Biological Supply Company, NC

Bring inquiry to your classroom with new Carolina chemistry activities and see your classroom come alive. Carolina’s new labs help students develop essential chemistry practices, understand core chemistry concepts, and learn chemistry through inquiry per the new AP Chemistry curriculum. Experience three different activities in this hands-on workshop. Handouts/free giveaways.Exhibitor Workshop, double block - C2 168

Use mobile learning devices to create your smart chemistry classroom Diane Krone, [email protected] Jersey ACS Teacher Affiliates, NJ, with Elizabeth Howson

Discover how free apps for smartphones and netbooks can help improve classroom organization, increase productivity, support individualized learning, and make your students more independent learners in this hands-on presentation. Presentation, double block - QNC 1506

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Make safety a habit! Flinn Scientific safety workshopIrene Cesa, [email protected] Scientifc, IL

Join us for simple, practical, and effective solutions to increase safety awareness and improve safety in the science classroom! If you have questions about how to get students to comply with safety rules - or how to get action from your administration - this workshop will help you solve your safety problems. Issues to be discussed include right-to-know laws and teacher liability; lab ventilation; purchase, storage and disposal of chemicals; chemical inventory; spill control; and more!Exhibitor Workshop, single block - ESC 319

Inquiry-based chemistry with Vernier Jack Randall, [email protected] Software & Technology, OR, with Melissa Hill

Do you need to add inquiry labs to your chemistry course? In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to conduct a chemistry inquiry investigation using sensors with our LabQuest 2.Exhibitor Workshop, single block - ESC 149

ChemGem 2013 Milan Sanader, [email protected], ON

Enrich your high school chemistry class with demos recently published in the chemical literature. You will learn how to do these demos safely with new insights into how they work.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Get more activity out of the activity seriesChris Miedema, [email protected] College, ON

This presentation will introduce a series of demonstrations, laboratories and concepts that apply the activity series to art, metallurgy and corrosion to help students explore their world. Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

“Emergency Lesson Plans” for teaching chemistry across curriculaMarta Gmurczyk, [email protected] Chemical Society, DC, with Keith Lindblom

A variety of free “emergency lesson plans” are available from the American Chemical Society (ACS). They have been designed to supplement high school chemistry courses. Some of these lesson plans explore relationships between chemical and historical subjects and teach scientific concepts in a historical context. Others focus on demystifying every-day chemistry. These emergency lesson plans feature reading material, videos, and a variety of activities (available online) that can be used in combination or separately, and are easily implemented by a substitute teacher.Presentation, single block - B2 350

ideas for your grade 11 classesMichael Jansen, [email protected] School, ON

Come and get some useful resources – handouts, labs, etc – to enhance the learning of your grade 11 students. Presentation, single block - EIT 2053

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8:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Symposium – Student Centered Approaches to Teaching Chemistry

What is POGIL?Laura Trout, [email protected] Country Day School, PA

In this session we will provide some history of The POGIL Project, examples of POGIL activities, and show you where you can find out more about this great teaching pedagogy. Presentation, single block - DC 1302

Target inquiry: Chemistry activities that actively engage studentsDeborah Herrington, [email protected] Valley State University, MI

Learn about several of the teacher designed and tested chemistry activities currently available through the Target Inquiry (TI) program and how to access all of the TI materials for free! Mini presentation - DC 1302

Managing emotions: The key to success in a high school POGIL course?Mare Sullivan, [email protected] Christian High School, WA

There are simple proactive interventions a POGIL facilitator can use to help students manage their fear and anxiety. We learned these the hard way and now share them with you.Presentation, single block - DC 1302

A model of cognitive chemistryJim Ross, [email protected] Lattner Educational Consultants, ON

Is there a pedagogical model of the atom? Each model we use responds to an experimental or conceptual challenge. Teachers need a model that provides: ease of learning, explanatory power, capacity to predict chemical behavior and durability over many years. The Ross Model of the atom fulfills this mission. Come prepared to contain your energy!Workshop, double block - DC 1302

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Hands on stoichiometry Alice Dutton, [email protected] McKinney High School, TX

Learn to make and use an interactive manipulation (or technique) to help students learn mole and stoichiometry conversions.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Orbitals and chemistryRobert O’Connell, [email protected] District School Board, ON

It will be shown how wave theory explains the deficiencies of the Bohr model, how earlier models (Valence Bond Theory and the VSEPR model) are approximations of correct solutions, and how molecular orbitals from the wave theory account for chemical properties, which can be predicted by calculation. This presentation demonstrates how this can be accomplished using resources from within the class room.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Using stories to teach sciencePatrice Pages, [email protected] Chemical Society, DC, with Marta Gmurczyk

The Common Core State Standards recommend teaching literacy across the curriculum. For science teachers, developing scientific literacy and enhancing basic literacy can be accomplished by integrating science stories into classroom instruction. Science stories may also stimulate students’ interest in the science behind everyday life and, as a result, increase their scientific knowledge. ChemMatters, a magazine for high school students published by the American Chemical Society, provides many free resources to support scientific literacy and student reading, enhance reading comprehension, and promote inquiry. Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

Hands-on instead of worksheetsJamie Flint, [email protected] Woods High School, TX

Come see interactive activities that can be substituted for worksheets. The manipulatives cover a wide range of topics such as matter, buffers, thermo, bonding and organic to name a few. The activities will cover all levels of chemistry.Workshop, single block - QNC 2501


Super chemistry connectionsAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

In this workshop for K-16 teachers and professors, participants will do exciting hands-on chemistry activities that are suitable for K-8 (elementary and middle school) students. The activities are from the Institute for Chemical Education’s guidebooks entitled, “Super Science Connections” and “Fun with Chemistry” (Volumes 1 and 2).Paid Workshop, double block - DC 1304

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Sessions | TuesdayAP Chemistry activities with Ward’s SciencePaul Schneeberger, [email protected]’s Science, NY

Concerned about the new standards requirements coming to your AP Chemistry course? Ward’s Science is here to help you make a seamless transition. Join us in this hands-on workshop to discover 16 all-new Ward’s AP Chemistry Investigations that are aligned with new College Board requirements for AP Chemistry released in February 2013, and ready to use right out of the box. Not an AP Chemistry teacher? Stop by to see how these kits can also help you save time in your general chemistry class. Ward’s chemistry experts will guide you step-by-step and answer your toughest questions.Exhibitor Workshop, double block - C2 273


Simple visible spectroscopy for introductory chemistrySally Mitchell, [email protected] East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, NY, with Gordon Bain

Get hands on experience with two simple lab experiments designed to help your students learn using a low cost scanning spectrophotometer. 1. Qualitative analysis – examine pure dyes as standards and then identify those same dyes in foodstuffs.2. Quantitative analysis – use standard solutions to make a Beer’s Law plot and determine the concentration of dye in a sports drink.All teacher and student materials are supplied for you to take away and copy for your use.Workshop, triple block - ESC 146

Teaching combustion in the high school classroomBrian Rohrig, [email protected] Alder High School, OH

Discover how to develop a combustion unit for the high school classroom and safely perform a variety of dramatic combustion reactions. Each participant receives a bound manual and supplies. Paid Workshop, triple block - ESC 149 9:30 AM


Putting history back into chemistryGreg Patenaude, [email protected] of Lethbridge, AB

History of chemistry courses are uncommon if not rare in Canada. This talk will focus on the design, delivery, and details of this course along with a brief summary on the successes and failures encountered thus far. Presentation, single block - QNC 1506


A microscale chemistry workshopBob Worley, [email protected], Hanwell, UK

Prepare to be amazed by Bob from the UK with practical chemistry and some demonstrations illustrating basic chemical reactions, electrolysis, electrode potentials, titrations and mole calculations.Workshop, double block - C2 168

New investigations from the 6th edition of Chemistry in the CommunityMichael Mury, [email protected] American Chemical Society, DC, with Pam Diaz, Cece Schwennsen, and Steve Long

The newest edition of Chemistry in the Community includes many changes including reorganization of the lab investigations. Here, you will complete several of the new lab investigations.Workshop, double block - ESC 319

Constructing stoichiometric understanding through LEGOKenneth Hoffman, [email protected]/UT, ON, with Shirley Ng

This workshop will present five hands-on activities leveraging student fluency with LEGO® bricks to improve student learning of stoichiometry. The rationale for using LEGO® bricks will also be addressed.Workshop, double block - QNC 1507

Beyond the Bohr modelDave Fish, [email protected] Institute for Theoretical Physics, ON

The Bohr-Rutherford model of the atom is useful but wrong. Let your students develop a quantum model of the atom through a series of simple demonstrations exploring different models of the atom.Workshop, double block - QNC 1502

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Sessions | TuesdayPutting a bang into your teachingHarvey Gendreau, [email protected] Lab Safety Institute, MA, with Bette Bridges

This is a hands-on make-and-take workshop where the participants will create: 1) a piezo sparker for remote ignition, 2) a potato gun for illustrating Boyle’s Law, 3) a small sock cannon to demonstrate combustion reactions and other topics. With safety as a prime consideration, this will put excitement in your demos!Paid Workshop, double block - QNC 2501

10:30 AM


A matter of laws and theoryDeborah Maloney, [email protected] Hollis Brookline High School, NH

Explore the laws supporting atomic theory. Using only mass relationships, without knowledge of formulas, follow the steps of early scientists in answering the question: how do we know atoms exist? Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

AP Chemistry resources from the Journal of Chemical EducationDeanna Cullen, [email protected] of Chemical Education and Whitehall High School, MI, with Greg Rushton

The Journal of Chemical Education provides a wealth of resources for AP Chemistry teachers. We will share some of those resources, aligned to the new Framework, including materials from JCE’s recent thematic issue: Editor-Selected Articles for the High School AP Chemistry Classroom.Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

2:30 PM


Flipping with chemistry appsDoug Ragan, [email protected] High School, MI

Allow me to demonstrate the capabilities of some Chemistry iPad apps and their use in my flipped classroom.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Some old, some new favoritesPatricia Vance, [email protected] Ed consultant, MI

A look back at a retired chemistry teacher’s favorite activities and labs, along with some new “tricks” she has learned while training and observing teachers.Presentation, single block - DC 1302

Mini-labware earringsMelissa Jones, [email protected] (retired), TX, with Meg Young and Shelley Abernathy

Participants will be given the opportunity to make earrings from mini-gas collecting bottles, Erlenmeyer flask, or flat bottomed-test tubes. Opportunities to also make shrink-a-ding earrings will be available.Paid Workshop, single block - ESC 342

The 21st century learner in the chemistry classroomMahfuza Rahman, [email protected] West Humber Collegiate Institute, ON

Colleagues will gain an understanding of digital natives and digital immigrants and how to incorporate this understanding into the chemistry classroom. Ideas for incorporating technology into the chemistry classroom will be shared (i.e., Gizmos, Chem Collective, TedEd, Comic Strip, etc.) along with sample student-made films and resources that can be used in their own classrooms.Workshop, single block - C2 160


AP Chemistry: Guided inquiry labs using probewareThomas Loschiavo,[email protected] scientific, CA

Explore a guided-inquiry lab for AP Chemistry based on the POGIL approach. Discover how your students can meet AP requirements while gaining a deeper understanding of the chemistry content. Exhibitor Workshop, double block - C2 168

Nitinol: The brainy wireAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

Come and learn about Nitinol, an interesting nickel-titanium alloy wire that’s got memory, and its several everyday life applications.Paid Workshop, double block - DC 1304

Technology makes STEM instruction a snapGreg Dodd, [email protected] Washington High School, WV

The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize the need for the integration of STEM instruction in the science classroom. The goal of this hands-on workshop is to make STEM Instruction cross-curricular through the use of technology.Workshop, double block - MC 1056

Concept mapping for chemistrySusan Klemmer, [email protected] Hills Regional High School, ME

This presentation offers a “how to” on teaching students to make and edit concept maps, ways to use maps for formative assessment and improved reading comprehension, and map technology. See student maps and make your own!Workshop, double block - QNC 1506

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Sessions | TuesdayTriple block sessions - 165 min

Visible spectroscopy for advanced placement or second course chemistry labSally Mitchell, [email protected] Syracuse Minoa Central High School, NY, with Gordon Bain

Use your spectrophotometer to monitor concentrations over time to study kinetics, and equilibrium as a function of temperature. The experiments will be described for both modern array-detector instruments and older SPEC 20 style units.All teacher and student materials are supplied for you to take away and copy for your use.Workshop, triple block - ESC 146

Mix it up!Brian Rohrig, [email protected] Alder High School, OH

Discover new and innovative ways to teach about solutions, suspensions, colloids, polarity, detergents and acids/bases. The use of polymers to teach mixtures will also be included. Participants will receive a manual and supplies. Paid Workshop, triple block - ESC 149

Inquiry problem based laboratory experimentsJesse Bernstein, [email protected] Country Day School, FL, with Jeffrey Bracken and Paul Price

Here’s a lab manual that expects students to think before they experiment! No more “what is the right answer” questions. Our lab manual is NOT a cookbook. This workshop allows you to experience a number of labs. In addition, the manual (available for purchase) contains detailed teacher notes, setup pictures, and a fully editable manual on CD.Workshop, triple block - ESC 319

3:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Symposium – Generations

Is the beaker full? Andy Cherkas, [email protected] Stouffville District Secondary School, ON, with Cathy Cherkas

Demonstrations to help show that there are spaces between particles as proposed by the particle [entity] theory of matter. Mini presentation - DC 1302

Redox reactionsJohn Eix, [email protected] Upper Canada College (retired), ON, with Glen Vance

Electrolysis of copper(II) chloride and LED Christmas lights.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Star WarsKen Lyle, [email protected] Duke University, NC, with Sue Bober, Jill Stirling, and Natalie Miller

We will do a series of demonstrations to the music from one of the Star Wars movies.Mini presentation - DC 1302

A Mentos-free fountainDoug De La Matter, [email protected](retired), ON

A fountain demo (no toxic ingredients) done with or without UV light shining on the presenter.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Mentoring the next generation of pyrosKathleen Holley, [email protected] M. B. Lamar High School, TX, with Shannon McGee

Meet a member of the next generation of pyrotechnics-loving (and VERY safety-conscious) outstanding chemistry demonstrators!Mini presentation - DC 1302

Safety with grease firesFaye Twiddy, [email protected] Region District School Board, ON, with Andy Cherkas

I will melt candle wax onto a tin can and heat it until the wax has melted. I will then squirt water onto the wax. This shows what happens when water is used to put out a fire made of something that does not mix with water.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Playing with fireGlen Vance, [email protected] Upper Canada College, ON, with John Eix

Brought to you by the Energy Liberation Front (ELF): Various mechanisms for the liberation of energy from bondage.Mini presentation - DC 1302

Fire up for chemistryMeg Young, [email protected](retired), TX. with Melissa Jones and Shelley Abernathy

This is a demonstration using a 50% alcohol/water solution and a cotton handkerchief that is soaked in the solution. Holding the handkerchief with tongs, it will be lit on fire. The handkerchief survives unharmed. Audience performs a cheer with demo. Mini presentation - DC 1302

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Sessions | Tuesday3:30 PM


Flipping the chemistry classroomNicholas Key, [email protected] John F Ross CVI, ON, with David Greisman

Follow us through our first year of implementing a flipped classroom model of teaching. We will discuss the ups, downs, tech requirements and reflections on teaching with this method.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) experts on demand — real time connections with chemistry expertsZoe Letwin, [email protected], ON

Looking for an inexpensive (or free!) way to connect your classroom with Chemistry researchers and professionals? With Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC), your students can get their questions answered by these experts in real-time. This session will show you what it’s like to connect through online video with VROC’s Chemistry experts. Although it’s not necessary, you can bring your own tablet/laptop/phone to start exploring VROC’s network of experts. Together, we can provide your students with a unique, interactive experience!Exhibitor Workshop, single block - QNC 2502

“Nanodization” titanium jewelryRicky Tjandra, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

Participants will engage in the process of titanium anodizing to display the various uses of nanotechnology in our everyday lives. Participants will create an object out of titanium and change its colour by anodizing it in a homemade anodizing tank.Workshop, single block - ESC 342

4:30 PM


You CAN teach an old dog new tricksKathy Kitzmann, [email protected] High School, MI

The presenter will share a few of her tried and true favorite classroom and lab activities, but will also share some of the new things she has been learning about ... the flipped classroom, iPad use, on-line homework, guided inquiry, and more!Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Lab activities for high school chemistry using the Vernier SpectroVis Plus spectrophotometerAisling O’Connor, [email protected] Fitchburg State University, MA, with Nicholas Ludden

Labs illustrating spectrophotometry and other principles appropriate to grade 9-12 chemistry students will be discussed. These include qualitative and quantitative techniques such as establishing a standard calibration curve to find the concentration of unknowns, comparing absorption/emission spectra and kinetics experiments. Presentation, single block - C2 168

Student-centred activities to reach more children in high school chemistryJasodhara Bhattacharya, [email protected] Education Consultant, ON, with Omar Solomah

Representations, concept attainment, concept-maps, problem-solving maps and global issues: experience and take away multiple small-group activities for grade 9 through 12 chemistry classrooms to impact student understanding, participation and achievement.Workshop, single block - QNC 1506

In situ environmental analysis: See portable gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) at workJonathan Grandy, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON, with Angel Rodriguez-Lafuente

During this workshop we will be demonstrating the capabilities of portable gas chromatography-mass spectrometry instrumentation. Solid phase microextraction will be used to extract environmental pollutants from a previously contaminated water sample. Participants will be given an opportunity to perform an analysis themselves, after a demonstration has been performed.Workshop, single block - QNC 2502

Student presentations – How to debrief students after experiments to improve content understandingKevin Kopack, [email protected] Tech College Prep High School, IL

This presentation will demonstrate how to implement student presentations in order to assess students’ understanding of laboratory assignments. This session will highlight how student-led summaries of laboratory experiences cement understanding and improve public speaking/presentation skills. Presentation, single block - MC 1056

Tuesday


Sessions | TuesdayThe first e-textbook software approved by the College Board for AP ChemistryKetan Trivedi,[email protected] Chemistry, VA

Approved by the College Board as the first Electronic Software text, this multimedia, interactive software teaches college chemistry. It is current to the 2013/14 AP Chemistry curriculum. It is the only software available on a flash drive. Presentation, single block - C2 160

Prince Rupert’s Drops: Glass stronger than steel!Steve Long, [email protected] High School, AR

What are Prince Rupert’s Drops, and are they really stronger than steel? Find out as we look at a brief history of the drops — how they are made, why they behave as they do (magicians call them Dragon’s Tears), and how they fit into your curriculum. The drops will be demonstrated and they are amazing. Some participants will have an opportunity to make and test their own Prince Rupert’s Drops.Presentation/Workshop, single block - ESC 342 Tuesd

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Sessions | Wednesday

8:30 AM – 4:15 PM

Day-long Symposium – George R. Hague Jr. AP Chemistry

Lessons learned from the 2013 AP Chemistry examinationPaul Price,[email protected] Trinity Valley School / College Board, TX, with Roger Kugel

Come join the Chief Reader of the AP Chemistry Examination to discuss the 2013 exam and learn how to use the information it provided to better teach AP Chemistry.Mini Presentation - 15 min - DC 1302

AP Chemistry — Looking forward, looking back, reaching equilibriumPaul Price, [email protected] Trinity Valley School/ College Board, TX, with Jamie Benigna

Join members of the AP Chemistry Development Committee as they discuss aspects of the new curriculum framework in detail so that you feel comfortable implementing the new AP Chemistry curriculum.Presentation - 60 min - DC 1302

The new ACS guidelines and recommendations for the teaching of high school chemistry and AP Chemistry – A perfect fitTerri Taylor, [email protected] American Chemical Society, DC. with Diane Krone and Bettyann Howson

Explore the ACS Guidelines and Recommendations for the Teaching of High School Chemistry as a tool for supporting the AP Chemistry program at your school. Mini presentation - 15 min - DC 1302

Introducing the new AP Chemistry Lab ManualSerena Magrogan, [email protected] College Board, GA, with Jamie Benigna

Join a discussion with Serena Magrogan, Director of AP Science Curriculum and Content Development, about the pedagogy and content of the new College Board AP Chemistry Laboratory Manual.Presentation - 45 min - DC 1302

Buffers: Connecting graphs with calculationsDennis Kliza, [email protected] Kinkaid School, TX

Many students have difficulty connecting the concepts of buffers and incremental titration to pH titration curves and the subsequent calculations necessary to solve titration problems. This presentation (with handout) will help teachers and students understand and solve some of the more difficult concepts of acid-base theory.Presentation - 45 min - DC 1302

Some ideas for your AP classesMichael Jansen, [email protected] School, ON

Come and get some useful resources— handouts, labs, etc — to enhance the learning of your AP students. Presentation - 45 min - DC 1302

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Sessions | Wednesday8:30 AM


Chemophilately: Chemistry and chemists on stampsHarry Herzer, [email protected] State University (Professor Emeritus), OK

Stories on postage stamps related to chemistry and chemists can add an interesting sidebar to the class. If the instructor uses PowerPoint, everyone can see the details clearly. Presented by Lew Brubacher.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Chemistry of hydroponicsJeff Bracken, [email protected] North High School, OH, with Jessica Waites

Come see how we have created a self-funded hydroponics program that grows herbs, fruits and vegetables in places all around our school building.Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

Experiment and presentation project as alternative assessment for average to high ability grade 11 chemistry students in SingaporeAlfred Chan, [email protected] Institution, Singapore, with Mei Yin Lee

Students conducted research and real-life experiments, which aroused their interest in chemistry and promoted self-directed learning. Group presentations served as alternative assessment and a platform for peer and collaborative learning.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Chemistry in the Community 6th Edition – Reinventing itselfMichael Mury, [email protected] Chemical Society, DC, with Bonnie Bloom, Pam Diaz, and Cece Schwennsen

The newest edition of Chemistry in the Community has undergone a makeover including unit reorganization, investigation changes, explicit inquiry callouts, and concept check inclusion. Join us to discuss these changes.Presentation, single block - QNC 1506


Make and take: Construct an inexpensive calibrated spectroscopeEdmund Escudero, [email protected] Country Day School, OH

Construct a spectroscope that allows measurement of spectral emission lines within 1% of the accepted values. All materials needed are readily available and will be supplied at the workshop.Workshop, double block - QNC 2501

Kids, chemistry, and Band-AidsAnn Fournier, [email protected] Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, PA, with Jeanne Hillinck

Participants will experience the design thinking process (Stanford Design School model) as part of a project that involves students applying their knowledge and understanding of intermolecular forces and bonding. Presentation, double block - MC 2054


“Test Tube Geology” and “Mining for Metals” introduce a scientific writing heuristicKara Pezzi, [email protected] East High School, WI

Interesting and complex chemistry can be done early in the school year! Participate in two experiments that engage students and use a specific writing format to deepen chemistry conceptual understanding. Please bring goggles.Workshop, triple block - ESC 146

The gas laws…..A new and exciting hands-on approach Irwin Talesnick, [email protected]’s University (Professor Emeritus), ON, with John Eix

Use pressure gauges, digital thermometers, mason jars to discover Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s, Dalton’s, Avogadro’s Laws, vapour pressure, dynamic equilibrium. Workshop Kit includes more than $200 of equipment and special gifts. This session is repeated at 1:30pm.Paid Workshop, triple block - C2 168

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Career Moves: New Classroom Resource on Essential Skills and CareersDave Fish, [email protected] Institute for Theoretical Physics, ON

This session introduces a new activity-rich classroom resource, centred on the essential skills and attributes that are key to a successful STEM career for your students. It highlights connections between these skills, today’s highly technological world, entrepreneurialism, and the importance of science courses. This resource will effectively highlight the benefits of having advanced problem-solving and logical-thinking skills, and help high school science teachers share the wealth of career opportunities available through STEM education. Workshop, single block - QNC 1507

Design on a dime for science roomsBrenda Fickenscher, [email protected] science teacher (retired), CO

How a simple makeover in your classroom will bring you disciplinary and academic dividends. Learn strategies and techniques designed to: improve student focus, reduce problem behavior and increase instruction time. Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Teaching thanatochemistry in a funeral service programWheeler Conover, [email protected] Kentucky CTC, KY

The presenter teaches thanatochemistry in his college’s new funeral service program. He will discuss the requirements of the course, the challenges, and results.Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

Introducing the ChemMatters compilation projectMarta Gmurczyk, [email protected] American Chemical Society, DC, with Susan Cooper, Patrice Pages, and Steve Long

Are you looking for free of charge, high-quality, engaging reading materials and activities to integrate reading and chemistry? Come learn about this new resource from the American Chemical Society (ACS)! In this session we will present the new ChemMatters compilation project including past articles from ChemMatters with inquiry-based lesson plans. Directions include links to podcasts, ideas for student writing, and other creative projects. The lessons may be modified to address a wide range of student abilities and interests, from introductory physical science through AP Chemistry. The goal of this project is to help students think critically as they use engaging content to learn important chemistry concepts. Presentation, single block - QNC 1506


“Tales of the Unexpected”: How do UK schools cope with “Chemophobia” and “Chemophilia”?Bob Worley, [email protected], Hanwell, UK

Chemical reactions bring out the worst in both the “terrified” and “cavalier”. This is an illustrated talk on how UK schools deal with chemical safety in lessons and prep rooms.Presentation, double block - MC 2017

“Erupting” with enthusiasm: Using a case study to guide inquiry in your classroom. Gina Morrison Barrier, [email protected] Science House, NC State University, NC

A “killer” adventure awaits using inquiry to investigate limnic eruptions. Explore the effects of carbon dioxide in lakes using dry ice. Assessments included with graphic organizers.Workshop, double block - ESC 149

Sharing chemistry with the communityKen Lyle, [email protected] Duke University, NC, with Sue Bober, Roxie Allen, Natalie Miller, and Jill Stirling

This hands-on workshop allows you the opportunity to try out several chemistry activities appropriate for the classroom or chemistry outreach presentations.Workshop, double block - MC 1056

“Solutions” for teaching solubility rules through inquiry to high school studentsKristen Hillert, [email protected] Service Center, Region 13, TX

How can students “discover” solubility rules? Can inquiry really be used in high school chemistry? Come and participate in quick, effective ways to teach solubility rules through student centered approaches. Presentation, double block - MC 2035

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Chemistry in comicsAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

A variety of chemistry comics will be presented, and the learning situations into which they best fit will be discussed.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502

Chemistry applies to agriculture too!Jeff Bracken, [email protected] North High School, OH

This session will focus on how our suburban high school has developed a successful large-scale raised bed gardening program that features composting, worm composting, and hoop houses. Over 12,000 carrot seeds were planted in August and then harvested throughout the winter. The key to successful farming lies in the applications of chemistry!Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

Inclusion of unit culminating projects in high school chemistryMichael Mury, [email protected] Chemical Society, DC, with Steve Long, Bonnie Bloom, and Pam Diaz

Why are we learning this? If this sounds familiar, come to this session to learn about ways to tie together units to keep student interest.Workshop, single block - QNC 1506

Strengthen chemical education with the ACS guidelines and recommendations for the teaching of high school chemistryTerri Taylor, [email protected] American Chemical Society, DC, with Diane Krone and Bettyann Howson

Discover how the ACS Guidelines and Recommendations for the Teaching of High School Chemistry can be used to strengthen chemical education at your school. Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

DIY chemistryAlfredo Mateus, [email protected] Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil

We will present several activities that use chemistry to engage students in building things. Make your own soda bottle molecular model, hydrophobic labyrinth game, carved can lantern and many more. Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

Chemistry’s toilet solutionJenny Pitt-Lainsbury, [email protected] of Toronto Schools, ON, with Danny Hickie

Practical, curriculum-based ideas, demonstrations, and activities that lead up to a chemical design project encouraging students to tackle one of the world’s biggest problems: 2.6 billion people do not have access to basic sanitation.Presentation,single block - MC 2054

1:30 PM

*Day-long Symposium – George R. Hague Jr. AP Chemistry continued from 1:30pm-4:15pm(DC 1302)


Chemistry card and board games for all agesJulie Newdoll, [email protected] with Science, CA

Board games, card games and rubber stamps designed by a scientifically inspired artist provide a tactile aesthetic approach to learning the basics of an atom and bonding. The design of the games incorporates fundamental concepts of the atom. The first forty attendees to arrive at the presentation will receive a free box set of Electronimoes round cards for playing games centered around how atoms bond together.Presentation, single block - MC 1056

How to teach scientific facts, theory, and controversy: A philosopher’s viewHeather Douglas, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

In teaching science, we often focus on well-established scientific facts. But does this serve our students well when science is contested and/or changing? This talk presents a philosophical framework for dealing with both established and contested science.Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

Disconnected: High school and post-secondary gradesDavid Stone, [email protected] of Toronto Chemistry, ON

A short summary of 100 years of educational research into why post-secondary chemistry grades are not connected with high school grades, and what we can do about it.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

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Sessions | WednesdayThe crosscutting concept of scale: Measuring scale literacy of students in undergraduate introductory chemistryKristen Murphy, [email protected] of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, WI, with Jaclyn Trate, Anja Blecking, and Peter Geissinger

“Scale, Proportion, and Quantity” is one of seven crosscutting concepts. This session will delve into measuring scale literacy and present ideas for incorporating scale as a theme into instruction.Workshop, single block - QNC 1506

Periodic funAl Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

This talk will focus on a fun and educational display and discussion of at least 50 different periodic tables of the chemical elements.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502


“Simple”y the best demosBette Bridges, [email protected], MA

Excite your classes with these one-concept, easy to set-up/take-down demos using common everyday substances and materials.Presentation, double block - MC 2017

Achievable inquiry in chemistry with SPARKvueHDThomas Loschiavo, [email protected] scientific, CA

Experience PASCO’s sensor-based app, SPARKvueHD for tablets. Explore guided-inquiry digital labs with PASCO’s MultiMeasure Chemistry Sensors and the intuitive SPARKvueHD software. Data collection has never been more meaningful.Exhibitor Workshop, double block - ESC 146

Inquiry + Technology = Mastery Greg Dodd, [email protected] Washington High School, WV

Participants will learn strategies for teaching a model inquiry-based activity called “Endothermic or Exothermic?” In this hands-on presentation, participants will use a temperature probe to investigate the Next Generation Science Standards Core Idea-Temperature and Heat.Workshop, double block - QNC 2501


Not your mother’s tie dyeMelissa Jones, [email protected] (retired), TX, with Andy Cherkas, Meg Young, and Shelley Abernathy

Tie dye resist techniques have been practiced around the world for centuries. We will show you how to prepare a white cotton or silk garment for tie dye. Participants will have an opportunity to learn different techniques and experience one dyeing technique with an article they bring or purchase. Traditional, shibori, and foam methods will be demonstrated along with dyeing silk in a microwave. In addition to tie dyeing, we will also show you how to use tie dye in the curriculum. The workshop is come and go.Paid Workshop, triple block - ESC 149

The gas laws…..A new and exciting hands-on approach Irwin Talesnick, [email protected]’s University (Professor Emeritus), ON, with John Eix

Use pressure gauges, digital thermometers, mason jars to discover Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s, Dalton’s, Avogadro’s Laws, vapour pressure, dynamic equilibrium. Workshop Kit includes more than $200 of equipment and special gifts. This session is also run in the morning.Paid Workshop, triple block - C2 168

2:30 PM


Using the Next Generation Science Standards in chemistry classesMichael Mury, [email protected] with Cece Schwennsen, Steve Long, and Bonnie BloomAmerican Chemical Society, DC

With the development of the Next Generation Science Standards, including connections amongst the sciences is even more vital. Attend this session for suggestions on including aspects of the standards in your chemistry class.Workshop, single block - QNC 1506

Up and at ‘emErica Taylor, [email protected] Secondary School, ON

Activities that can be used to get your class up and out of their seats and thinking about chemistry will be presented. A variety of activities will be shared that can be used to introduce, teach and review topics in grades 11 and 12.Presentation, single block - MC 1056

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Sessions | WednesdayDouble block sessions - 105 min

How do scientists think?Dave Fish, [email protected] Institute for Theoretical Physics, ON

What is so special about the way scientists think? We will explore a classroom resource that gives your students insights into the creative, collaborative enterprise called Science.Workshop, double block - QNC 2502

Supporting students in the high school to university transitionPippa Lock, [email protected] McMaster University, ON, with Paul Hatala

This session will explore strategies used in Year 1 chemistry at McMaster University to support students in the high school to university transition, including multiple evaluation frameworks, lecture capture, flipped classroom models, and problem-solving strategies.Workshop, double block - QNC 1507

Inquiry-based redox and electrochemistry labsSteve Sogo, [email protected] Beach High School, CA

Three exciting redox and electrochemistry labs, suitable for honors and AP chemistry classes, will be presented. The presenter is a winner of an NSTA award for inquiry-based science teaching.Workshop, double block - ESC 319

3:30 PM


Chemistry classroom resources from the Journal of Chemical EducationDeanna Cullen, [email protected] of Chemical Education, Whitehall High School, MI, with Greg Rushton

JCE provides a wealth of resources for the high school chemistry teacher. We will share many of them, including labs, classroom activities, online resources that address the new NGSS disciplinary core ideas and crosscutting concepts using a modeling approach at the particulate level to explain macroscopic observations of various phenomena.Presentation, single block - MC 1056

Using modeling activities in the high school chemistry classMichael Mury, [email protected] American Chemical Society, DC, with Steve Long, Bonnie Bloom, and Pam Diaz

Visualization is difficult for many students. Join us as we discuss and demonstrate several modeling activities you can use in your chemistry class.Workshop, single block - QNC 1506

Wild chemistryBrian Rohrig, [email protected] Alder High School, OH

Make your teaching literally come alive by using natural examples of chemistry in action from plants and animals. Learn how to add depth and richness to any chemistry course by incorporating examples of chemistry from the natural world. Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

Creating puzzles for the chemistry classHarry Herzer, [email protected] State University, OK

Chemistry may be puzzling for students, but word puzzles as directed study or evaluation can be fun. Creating these puzzles can even be more fun and a great review. Presented by Lew Brubacher.Presentation, single block - QNC 1502 W

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Sessions | Thursday8:30 AM


Spiraling in first-year chemistryJill Barker, [email protected] High School, VA

This session will explore the process, challenges, and outcomes of changing from a thematic-centered to a spiral-centered approach to teaching chemistry.Presentation, single block - QNC 1501

Laboratory reports – Applied and universityRobert O’Connell, [email protected] District School Board, ON, with Brian Roche

This presentation will demonstrate how the expectations of the curriculum and labs in many universities are met by using a modified lab format and reporting process. This model, originally developed six years ago with Barb Nixon, has since been implemented in grade 9 -10 science labs (applied and academic streams) and with senior chemistry labs.Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

Establish a biodiesel manufacturing club at your school!Allan Fluharty, [email protected] Career Academy High School/Chicago Public Schools, IL

Explore how easy it is to create at your school a biodiesel manufacturing facility that helps students learn about chemistry, engineering, and an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Motivate your students’ molecules!Al Hazari, [email protected] of Tennessee, TN

As educators, it is our task to do our best to provide many opportunities that motivate and encourage student curiosity and enjoyment of the science of chemistry. Excellent everyday teaching, enthusiasm about the subject, and interest in students are but a few characteristics that are desirable and that are sure to enhance students’ motivation. The presentation will include several ideas and strategies as well as a few simple hands-on activities.Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

VSEPR, stoichiometry and thermo: No fire without mathElizabeth Velikonja, [email protected] Saint Ann’s School, NY, with Deborah Brock

We’ll present ideas for making VSEPR shapes come alive as well as chemical demonstrations that dramatically illustrate stoichiometry and thermodynamics.Presentation, single block - MC 2034

Nanoscience and nanotechnology: small materials with huge applicationsJay Leitch, [email protected] of Guelph, ON

Nanotechnology is one of the fastest growing technological fields and is beginning to have an impact on numerous industries. Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the unique physical/chemical properties of nanomaterials. So how can we teach this discipline to senior high school science students when these materials are too small to see by eye? This session will provide an overview of typical nanomaterials and their properties along with demonstrations and that would be appropriate for a senior biology, chemistry, or physics classroom in order to explain nanoscience. Presentation, single block - QNC 2502


Become a pharmaceutical chemist! Laura Ingram, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

Tylenol is a widely used over-the-counter medicine because it is a powerful analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever). In this workshop you will learn about the chemistry behind different over-the-counter medications, and you will get a chance to synthesize and purify the chemical compound acetaminophen, the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in Tylenol®. Workshop, double block - ESC 342

The farewell demonstrationsAndy Cherkas, [email protected] DSS, ON

I will be retiring this year, so I will demonstrate 20 of my favourite demos and labs picked up from ChemEd and STAO conferences as well as those that I designed myself. All chemistry strands will be covered.Presentation, double block - B1 271

Mini sessions - 15 min

Performance of college science majors on a categorizing grid of general chemistry compoundsMoises Camacho, [email protected] of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus, Puerto Rico

The categorizing grid is a classification technique in which concepts given randomly are categorized. The sample consisted of 100 students who had finished 8-24 credit hours of chemistry. It was expected that the group with 24 credit hours of chemistry would perform better than the group with 12 credit hours. There was no significant difference between the mean scores. Science education should promote genuine understanding beyond rote memorization.Mini presentation - MC 1056

Thursday


Sessions | ThursdayPerformance of college science majors on the construction of conceptual map of matterMoises Camacho, [email protected] of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus, Puerto Rico

The conceptual map is an assessment technique which consists of drawing the classes in which a macro concept given can be divided into its constituent subclasses until reaching the smallest indivisible subunits. This framework was given to a sample of about 60 subjects. The results were analyzed for two groups: those that had completed 16 hours of college chemistry and those which had completed 32 hours or more of college chemistry. There was no significant statistical difference between the mean scores of the two groups. About 90% of the students did not understand the nature of compounds and subclasses. Science should promote general understanding rather than memorization.Mini presentation - MC 1056

Distance learning in graduate courses – Applications and tools in pharmaceutical chemistryOliver Grundmann, [email protected] of Florida, FL

Several graduate programs have ventured into the realm of distance education with advancements in technology and content delivery. This presentation introduces the integration of virtual tools in this setting.Mini presentation - MC 1056

Algorithmic questions for organic chemistry online assignmentsChristine Hermann, [email protected] University, VA

The writing of fill-in-the blank reactions, naming structures, and short answer questions as algorithmic Questions in WebAssign will be described.Mini presentation - MC 1056

An integrated natural product extraction lab that promotes engagement and gives students ownership of their project Nancy McKenzie, [email protected] University, ON

Students choose a natural product source (e.g., black pepper, daffodil bulbs) to extract. Their goal is to isolate a compound that may inhibit acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme involved in Alzheimer’s disease.Mini presentation - MC 1056

Combining chemistry with art: Employing acid-base indicators to illustrate the electrolysis of waterRajeev Dabke,[email protected] State University, GA

An undergraduate classroom activity for illustrating electrolysis of water will be presented. The activity involves acid-base indicators and an electrolysis cell patterned on a vegetable-cutting board.Mini presentation - MC 1056

Engaging students in chemistry outside the classroom: A look at the ChemClubKaren Kaleuati, [email protected] Chemical Society, DC, with Marta Gmurczyk

The American Chemical Society (ACS) ChemClub is a high school chemistry club that provides students with a unique opportunity to experience chemistry beyond the classroom. Students from over 500 clubs learn every-day chemistry through hands-on activities, get involved in community projects, learn about chemistry careers, and enjoy social events, all while having fun. Join us to learn about this free and fast-growing program, and how you can easily start your own chemistry club with support and free resources from ACS.Mini presentation - MC 1056

9:30 AM


Are your students ready for first-year chemistry?Sue Stathopulos and Rick Marta, [email protected]; [email protected] of Waterloo, ON

The transition from high school to university can be challenging for many students. As first year chemistry instructors we want to make this transition easier by providing our future students with knowledge and skills that will increase the possibility for success in university chemistry courses. In this interactive presentation we will highlight several important issues that we believe senior high school students should be made aware of before taking their first university chemistry course and lab.Presentation, single block - QNC 1501

At the edge of the curriculum; At the center of scienceRobert O’Connell, [email protected] District School Board, ON, with Peter Bloch

This presentation covers the top 10 aspects of science research that our science teaching should include.Presentation, single block - QNC 1506

Science Olympiad 101 Jean Weaver,[email protected] Prairie School, WI

Science Olympiad is an extracurricular science activity with events geared toward all sorts of students. Learn how contests are run and how even small schools can develop a strong program.Presentation, single block - QNC 1507

Thursday


Survival skills for 1st-5th year high school chemistry teachersDoug Ragan, [email protected] Public Schools, MI

Materials such as favorite lessons, labs, and other tricks of the trade will be shared with 1-5 yr high school chemistry teachers.Presentation, single block - QNC 2501

Drawing Lewis dot structures – A student centered approachKristen Hillert,[email protected] Service Center, Region 13, TX

Lead students to construct an understanding of Lewis dot structures by providing models and asking scaffolding questions. The student centered approach develops confidence and mastery of this foundational concept!Workshop, single block - MC 2034

Nanotechnology engineering at the University of WaterlooJenn Coggan, [email protected] of Waterloo, ON, with Howard Siu and Chris Backhouse

Nanotechnology Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering field that draws from and benefits areas such as materials science, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine. Waterloo’s Nanotechnology Engineering degree program is unique, and first-of-its-kind in North America. An introduction to nanotechnology will be presented along with an overview of the program. Emphasis will be placed on descriptions of the labs that are taught to the undergraduate students. To end, a tour of the new Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre will be given.Presentation, single block - QNC 2502

10:30 AM

Closing CeremoniesSerendipitous ChemistryJoe Schwarcz, [email protected] University, QC

Although many chemical discoveries have been the result of goal oriented research, there are a good number that have come about serendipitously. But as Louis Pasteur stated, “chance favours the prepared mind.” William Perkin’s chance discovery of synthetic dyes, Fleming’s discovery of penicillin, Craven’s discovery of aspirin’s anti-clotting effect and the discovery of artificial sweeteners are just some of the examples to be explored. Closing Ceremonies presentation - Hagey Hall

Sessions | Thursday

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Introduction to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL)Monday July 29, 2013, 8:30 am - 10:30 amPresented by Laura Trout

Explore the benefits of using POGIL activities in your classroom. This student-centered approach to learning encourages students to question, use models, analyze data, provide evidence and improve communication skills. Participants will be given a booklet to keep.Price: $10 + applicable taxes

Glow-in-the-dark chemistryMonday July 29, 2013, 8:30 am - 11:30 amPresented by Brian Rohrig

This session will cover demonstrations and lab activities that involve light, light sticks, black lights and lasers. The topics of fluorescence and phosphorescence will be discussed in relation to excited electron states. The chemistry of light bulbs will be used to discuss the differences between incandescent, fluorescent, and other types of light bulbs. Light sticks will be used to discuss reaction rate. Lasers and visible light will be discussed in relation to the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength and frequency in terms of amount of energy carried, monochromatic vs. polychromatic light, etc. Participants will use the provided black light and laser to perform many demos. Emphasis will be on practical applications that can be performed easily in the classroom, relate to high school chemistry curriculum, promote inquiry, and relate to students’ lives.Price: $45 + applicable taxes

Misconceptions in chemistryMonday July 29, 2013, 9:30 am - 11:30 amPresented by Al Hazari

Students develop their own understanding of how nature works. Reflection on the pre-concepts students bring to school will result in better instruction. In

addition, there are school-made misconceptions, which originate from inappropriate curriculum and instructional materials. This workshop aims to help 6-16 teachers and professors diagnose and cure students’ pre-concepts. Each participant will get a bag of supplies and materials to do the workshop activities.Price: $25 + applicable taxes

Show me the (elements in) money!Monday July 29, 2013, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Presented by Al Hazari

Show how chemistry has an impact on our daily lives and do interesting and simple experiments with coins and paper money. Each participant will get a bag of supplies and materials to do the workshop activities.Price: $25 + applicable taxes

Super chemistry connectionsTuesday July 30, 2013, 8:30 am - 10:30 amPresented by Al Hazari

In this workshop for K-16 teachers and professors, participants will do exciting hands-on chemistry activities that are suitable for K-8 (elementary and middle school) students. The activities are from the Institute for Chemical Education’s guidebooks entitled Super Science Connections and Fun with Chemistry (Volumes 1 and 2), and each participant will get a bag of supplies and materials to do the workshop activities.Price: $25 + applicable taxes

Teaching combustion in the high school classroomTuesday July 30, 2013, 8:30 am - 11:30 amPresented by Brian Rohrig

This workshop will present material at the high school level, but is easily adaptable to younger or older grade levels. Each participant will perform a number of activities that can accompany a unit on combustion. Activities are

Paid Workshops

These are workshops with a fee to strictly cover the cost of materials. For these workshops, you will be required to register and pay at the time of your general registration. All other sessions can be attended without registration. There are spots still available - please inquire at the registration desk.

Laura Trout demonstrating for POGIL workshop

Al Hazari demonstrating a burning book for his misconceptions in chemistry workshop

Al Hazari demonstrates for the elements in money paid workshop

Al Hazari demonstrating for a super chemistry connections workshop


designed to illustrate the different types of fire, chemistry of the flame, how fire extinguishers work, reaction rate, stages of a typical house fire, flashpoint, backdraft, arson detection and investigation, explosives, flares, fireworks, and much more. Each participant will receive a bound manual of all activities presented, including sample labs, tests, etc. that were developed to accompany this unit. Safety is emphasized throughout.Price: $25 + applicable taxes

Putting a bang into your teachingTuesday July 30, 2013, 9:30 am - 11:30 amPresented by Harvey Gendreau and Bette Bridges

This is a hands-on make-and-take workshop where the participants will create: 1) a piezo sparker for remote ignition, 2) a potato gun for illustrating Boyle’s Law, 3) small sock cannon to demonstrate combustion reactions and other topics. With safety as a prime consideration, this will put excitement in your demos! Price: $10 + applicable taxes

Mini-labware earringsTuesday July 30, 2013, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pmPresented by Melissa Jones, Co-presenters: Meg Young, Shelley Abernathy

Making jewelry is an enterprise I started shortly before I retired in 2009. While wandering Hobby Lobby’s jewelry making aisles I found miniature Erlenmeyer flasks, gas collecting bottles, and flat-bottomed test tubes. Thus the idea of lab earrings was born.You start with the miniature lab piece of your choice. At this point you have several options. For example, you can fill half of the lab piece with baby oil and add a drop of food coloring for a miniature density column. Let your imagination and chemistry knowledge guide you.The participants will have several choices for their earrings — they can add alcohol, baby oil, food coloring, beads, etc.The supplies and tools will be provided to make their earrings. Price: $5 + applicable taxes

Mix it up!Tuesday July 30, 2013, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pmPresented by Brian Rohrig

This session will discuss many ways to teach the topic of mixtures through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Topics will include ways to classify solutions, suspensions, and colloids. The Tyndall effect will be demonstrated. Polarity will

be discussed in relation to stain removal and detergents. Acids, bases, and pH will also be discussed in relation to solution chemistry. Many of the activities will involve polymers. Participants will receive a detailed manual. An inquiry-based theme will be emphasized throughout.Price: $35 + applicable taxes

Nitinol: The brainy wire Tuesday July 30, 2013, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmPresented by Al Hazari

Come and learn about Nitinol, the interesting nickel-titanium alloy wire that’s got memory, and its several everyday life applications. Each participant will get a bag of supplies and materials to do the workshop activities.Price: $25 + applicable taxes

The Gas Laws… A new and exciting hands-on approachWednesday July 31, 2013, 8:30 am - 11:30 am and repeated 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPresented by Irwin Talesnick, Co-presenter: John Eix

Use pressure gauges, digital thermometers and mason jars to discover Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s, Dalton’s and Avogadro’s laws. These same instruments will be used to investigate vapour pressure and dynamic equilibrium.Workshop Kit includes more than $200 worth of equipment and special gifts.Price: $100 + applicable taxes

Not your mother’s tie dyeWednesday July 31, 2013, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmPresented by Andy Cherkas and Melissa Jones, Co-presenters: Meg Young, Nijole Cherkas, Shelley Abernathy Tie-Dye resist techniques have been practiced around the world for centuries. We will show you how to prepare a white cotton or silk garment for tie dye and participants will have an opportunity to learn different techniques and experience one dyeing technique with an article they bring or purchase. Traditional, shibori, and foam methods will be demonstrated along with dyeing silk in a microwave. In addition to tie dyeing, we will also show you how to use tie dye in the curriculum. The workshop is come and go.Price: $5 + + applicable taxes

Paid Workshops

Melissa Jones earring workshop samples

Brian Rohrig demonstrating his mix it up workshop

Irwin Talesnick product demonstration for his gas workshop

Andy Cherkas’ demonstration of tie dye workshop


Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery and Precious Metal Clay WorkshopMonday July 29, 2013, 10 am - 12 pm, max. 20 participantsEnjoy a casual morning with Precious Metal Clay – a substance that in its original state is as malleable and versatile as clay and transforms under a torch to pure silver. Participants will make a unique silver PMC piece and will be able to take it with them at the end of the workshop.The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is a long-standing site of excellence and a destination for contemporary art for international tourists and regional citizens. We present critically-acclaimed exhibitions that challenge ideas and perceptions of the definitions of art, craft and design today. With an emphasis on Canadian artists, our exhibitions also support international artists. Our Gallery Shop is recognized on its own merits as a fine craft gallery, showing the best of Canadian ceramic and glass work. You will have a short guided tour of the gallery and an opportunity to browse the works, perhaps for inspiration towards your own piece!Price: $70 + applicable taxes

Horseback RidingMonday July 29, 2013, 2:30 pm - 5 pm, max. 20 participantsView the Waterloo region landscape from a different vantage point - horseback! Participants will be brought to Conestoga River Horseback Adventures where they will be given a one-hour trail ride through the riverside property with an experienced guide. On horseback, meander through the river and forest and while you wait your turn, take a wagon ride through the property (10 riders at a time, for an hour-long ride). Instructions on horsemanship and trail etiquette are included, and be sure to pack close-toed footwear. Western twang optional!Price: $45 + applicable taxes

St. Jacobs Village and Farmers MarketTuesday July 30, 2013, 9 am - 12:30 pmSt. Jacobs is a local agricultural village, home to a small population of Old order Mennonites who settled the area in the early 1800’s. With many of its original buildings still standing, the town is a lovely sight for those looking for a leisurely tour. The tour will offer free time in the town of St. Jacobs, followed by a visit to the local farmers market. All year, the farmers market offers a selection of locally grown or made produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, crafts and much more. Vendors also offer a great selection of fresh, ready-to-eat food and local specialties.Price: $10 + applicable taxes

Stratford FestivalTuesday July 30, 2013, starts at 6 pm - 12 pm, max. 30 participantsThe Stratford Festival is a long standing tradition in Stratford, Ontario. Since 1953, Stratford has played host to famous plays that have captivated audiences from all around. Participants will be transported to Stratford and will see the festival’s performance of Tommy, a play centered on a young man who learns to play pinball and overcomes the troubles in his past. The play is a musical based on The Who’s fourth album ‘Tommy’ written by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Stratford is approximately 45 minutes from the campus and the curtain rises at 8:00 pm. Price: $80 + applicable taxes

Optional ExcursionsFor all tours, please be at the main foyer of EIT (Environment and Information Technology) by the start times listed below. Transportation is included in the price of all tours.


Optional Excursions

‘Ideas Start Here’: Showcasing Current Chemistry ResearchThursday August 1, 2013, two tours: starting 8:30 am and 9:30 amIdea’s start here at the University of Waterloo, Canada’s most innovative university 21 years running. Come and view our state of the art facilities and hear about current research from those directly involved in development and improvement of today’s technology. You will visit the WATLab, which is equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art surface and nanomaterials research tools in Microscopy, Spectromicroscopy, Fabrication, Lithography, and Rapid Prototyping. This tour is perfect for those with an interest in chemistry research.Price: No fee

Local Brewery TourWednesday July 31, 2013, 1 pm - 4:30 pmWaterloo is known for many things, including its beer! To complement our Oktoberfest event, we are offering a tour of two local brewing facilities. Participants will be brought to the location and led on a guided tour with a focus on the chemistry behind the brewing process. Tastings will be offered at both F&M and Wellington breweries. Price: $20 + applicable taxes

Niagara Falls with Wine and WhiskyThursday August 1, 2013, 1 pm - 9 pm, max. 25 participantsJust in time for the fragrance of summer! The vineyards will be in full view as you travel to the Niagara Peninsula. Our first stop will be at 40 Creek Distillery for a tour and taste of the best whisky in Canada. That’s the verdict of seven independent whisky experts who awarded the coveted Canadian Whisky of the Year Award. Our second stop is Magnotta Winery, Ontario’s third largest winery. With over 2,500 awards to date for product excellence, Magnotta is Canada’s most award-winning winery. Next, we move on to the majestic Niagara Falls. The breathtaking view of the falls will leave you in awe. You will enjoy a guided tour of the area and free time to explore on your own before returning home in the evening.Price: $65 + applicable taxes (20-25 passengers) $85 + applicable taxes (15-19 passengers)


Rusty Iron BallsIt’s time to get your hands on some exceedingly rusty iron balls. Simply wrap up one of them in aluminum foil, and proceed to smash them together. The ensuing thermite reaction is absurdly exothermic – capable of producing temperatures in excess of 2500oC. Enjoy the view of the mini-explosion and flying sparks – from behind a set of safety glasses, of course. Makes for a phenomenal Christmas present! These balls are a donation by Goldcorp Inc. Red Lake Gold Mines, Balmertown in northern Ontario. Members of STAO (Science Teachers Association of Ontario) helped get these balls here to Waterloo — 2,000 km away. Thanks to Dave Erb for making this possible. Samples of Nitinol Wire have been donated by Educational Innovations.

*Those who visit this booth (booth 8) will have a chance to win a pair of rusty iron ball (we have 100 pairs to give away) or some Nitinol Wire.

Beaker MugsEver told your students to never drink out of beakers? You might have some explaining to do when they see you drinking your morning coffee out of one of these. Either way, now’s your chance to grab your very own ChemEd 2013 beaker mug. These are expected to fly off the shelves (well - booth), so don’t wait too long. Price: $15 + applicable taxes

T-shirtsBlue ChemEd 2013 T-shirt with a white logo. A wide range of sizes are available for men and women. A limited number will be available. Price: $15 + applicable taxes

Lab CoatsRegular crested white coats, as well as 100% cotton coats can be purchased. The cotton ones are perfect for tie-dyeing – a great way to personalize your lab coat. Tie-dyeing went terribly wrong? They’re now a viable costume choice for Halloween. Price: $20 + applicable taxes (regular) Price: $40 + applicable taxes (100% cotton)

Silk ScarvesStylish scarves that are proven to instantly make anyone look less geeky! Don’t worry, they won’t say “ChemEd 2013” either. These can be purchased for the tie-dieing workshop as well. Price: $7.50 + applicable taxes

Souvenirs

All souvenirs are limited in number and can be purchased at the registration desk/exhibit hall area.


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ChairJean Hein

ProgramCarey BissonnetteLori JonesSusan Kelso Sushant Bhasin

CommunicationAngela Swartz Jean Hein

Conference LogisticsSue Stathopulos

ExhibitorsHeide Flatt

Registration and Conference Services Susanne Keppler

So You Think You Can Demo ContestJennifer Pitt-Lainsbury

Special Events Stacey Willfang

Mole Day RunRick Marta

SponsorshipJean Hein

VolunteersMike Chong

Conference ManualTegan FridSushant Bhasin

Conference AdvisorsAndy Cherkas Diana Mason Gerry ToogoodIrwin TalesnickJohn EixJohn Honek Lew Brubacher Pat Vance

Souvenirs Heather Neufeld

Chemicals and Supplies Stacey Willfang Oktoberfest Sarah Quanz Stacey Willfang Plenaries Bill Power Bruce Dimitrienko

Committee Chairs

There are a lot more individuals who have helped with this conference — too many to name. However, we gave it a shot; the next page contains the names of those have helped make ChemEd 2013 happen. We tried our best not to leave anyone out — our sincere apologies if we accidentally forgot your name.


Conference Collaborators


P - Presentation, W - Workshop, PW - Paid Workshop, S - Symposium, EW - Exhibitor Workshop, MS - Mini Sessions, LSI - Lab Safety Institute Seminar, CC - Closing Ceremonies

PresentersLast Name First Name Type Time

Abernathy Shelley PW Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm

S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

PW Wed, 1:30pm-4:15pm

Allen Roxie W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Backhouse Chris P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Bain Gordon W Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

W Tue, 2:30pm-5:15pm

Barker Jill P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Benigna Jaime S Wed, 8:30am-4:15pm

Bernstein Jesse W Mon, 2:30pm-5:15pm


Bhattacharya Jasodhara W Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Black Jen EW Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Blecking Anja W Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Bloch Peter P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Bloom Bonnie P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am

W Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

W Wed, 2:30pm-3:15pm


Bober Sue S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Bracken Jeff W Mon, 2:30pm-5:15pm


P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am

P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

Bridges Bette PW Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

P Wed, 1:30pm-3:15pm

Brock Deborah P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Camacho Moises MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Catelli Betty P Mon, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Cesa Irene EW Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

EW Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Chan Alfred P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am

Last Name First Name Type Time

Cherkas Andy S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm



P Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Cherkas Cathy S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Clement Ray S Mon, 8:30am-11:15am

Coggan Jenn P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Conover Wheeler P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

Cooper Susan P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

Corr Denis S Mon, 8:30am-11:15am

Corry Brian P Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Cullen Deanna P Tue, 10:30am-11:15am


Dabke Rajeev MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

De La Matter Doug S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm


Deruyter Herb P Mon, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Diaz Pam W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am


W Wed, 10:30am-11:15am


Dodd Greg P Mon, 2:30pm-3:15pm



Douglas Heather P Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Duhamel Jean P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

Dutton Alice P Tue, 8:30am-9:15am

Eix John S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm


PW Wed, 8:30am-11:15am


Escudero Edmund P Mon, 2:30pm-3:15pm

W Wed, 8:30am-10:15am



PresentersLast Name First Name Type Time

Fickenscher Brenda P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

Fish Dave W Mon, 8:30am-10:15am

W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

W Wed, 9:30am-10:15am


Flint Jamie W Tue, 8:30am-9:15am

Fluharty Allan P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Ford Robyn MS Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Fournier Ann P Wed, 8:30am-10:15am

Fuller Angela W Mon, 8:30am-10:15am

Gauvin François W Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Geissinger Peter W Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Gendreau Harvey PW Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

George Anna MS Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Geyer Sharon W Mon, 9:30am-11:15am

Gmurczyk Marta P Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

P Tue, 8:30am-9:15am

P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Grandy Jonathan W Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Greisman David P Tue, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Grundmann Oliver MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Hatala Paul W Wed, 2:30pm-4:15pm

Hazari Al P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

PW Mon, 9:30am-11:15am

PW Mon, 2:30pm-4:15pm

S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm

PW Tue, 8:30am-10:15am

PW Tue, 2:30pm-4:15pm

P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am


P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Hermann Christine MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Herrington Deborah S Tue, 8:30am-11:15am


Herzer Harry P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am


Hickie Danny P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

Hill Melissa EW Mon, 9:30am-11:15am


Hillert Kristen P Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

W Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Hillinck Jeanne P Wed, 8:30am-10:15am

Hoffman Kenneth W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

Holley Kathleen S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Howson Elizabeth P Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Howson Bettyann S Wed, 1:30pm-4:15pm

P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

Ingram Laura W Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Jansen Michael P Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

S Wed, 1:30pm-4:15pm

Jones Melissa PW Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm



Kaleuati Karen MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

Kaufman James LSI Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

LSI Tue, 2:30pm-5:15pm

Key Nicholas P Tue, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Kitzmann Kathy P Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Klemmer Susan W Tue, 2:30pm-4:15pm

Kliza Dennis S Wed, 1:30pm-4:15pm

Kopack Kevin P Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Krone Diane P Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm


P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am




Kugel Roger S Wed, 8:30am-11:15am

Lee Mei Yin P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am

Leitch Jay P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Letwin Zoe EW Tue, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Lindblom Keith P Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Lock Pippa W Wed, 2:30pm-4:15pm

Long Steve W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

P/W Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

W Wed, 10:30am-11:15am



Loschiavo Thomas EW Tue, 2:30pm-4:15pm

EW Wed, 1:30pm-3:15pm

Ludden Nicholas P Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Lyle Ken S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm


W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Magrogan Serena S Wed, 1:30pm-4:15pm

Maloney Deborah W Mon, 2:30pm-4:15pm

P Tue, 10:30am-11:15am

Marta Rick P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Mason Diana MS Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Mateus Alfredo P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

McGee Shannon S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

McKenzie Nancy MS Thu, 8:30am-10:15am

McLaughlin Dave S Mon, 8:30am-11:15am

Miedema Chris W Mon, 2:30pm-3:15pm

P Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Miller Natalie S Mon, 3:30pm-5:15pm


W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Mitchell Sally W Tue, 8:30am-11:15am



Morrison Barrier

Gina W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Morstein Todd W Mon, 9:30am-11:15am

Murphy Kristen W Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Mury Michael W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am


W Wed, 10:30am-11:15am



Musser Curtis P Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Nam Elaine EW Mon, 9:30am-11:15am


Newdoll Julie P Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Ng Shirley W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

Obal Taras P Mon, 9:30am-10:15am

P Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

O’Connell Robert P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

P Tue, 8:30am-9:15am

P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

O’Connor Aisling P Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Pages Patrice P Tue, 8:30am-9:15am

P Wed, 9:30am-10:15am

Patel Manju P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

Patenaude Greg P Tue, 9:30am-10:15am

Pezzi Kara W Wed, 8:30am-11:15am

Pitt-Lainsbury Jennifer W Wed, 10:30am-11:15am

Power Bill P Mon, 9:30am-10:15am

Price Paul W Mon, 2:30pm-5:15pm


S Wed, 8:30am-11:15am

Ragan Doug P Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm

P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Presenters




Rahman Mahfuza W Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Randall Jack EW Mon, 2:30pm-4:15pm


Roche Brian P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Rodriguez-Lafuente

Angel W Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Roediger Amy P Mon, 9:30am-11:15am


Rohrig Brian PW Mon, 8:30am-11:15am


PW Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

PW Tue, 2:30pm-5:15pm


Ross Jim S Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

Rueffler Regina P Mon, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Rushton Greg P Tue, 10:30am-11:15am


Saari Linda W Mon, 2:30pm-4:15pm

Sanader Milan P Mon, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Schneeberger Paul EW Tue, 8:30am-10:15am

Schwabacher Alan P Mon, 10:30am-11:15am

Schwarcz Joe CC Thu, 10:30am-12:30pm

Schwennsen Cece W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am



Siu Howard P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Sogo Steve W Wed, 2:30pm-4:15pm

Solomah Omar W Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Srivastava Mani P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

Stathopulos Sue P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Stirling Jill S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

W Wed, 9:30am-11:15am


Stone David W Mon, 9:30am-11:15am


Sullivan Mare S Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

Talesnick Irwin PW Wed, 8:30am-11:15am


Taylor Erica P Wed, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Taylor Terri P Wed, 10:30am-11:15am


Tjandra Ricky W Tue, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Trate Jaclyn W Wed, 1:30pm-2:15pm

Trevathan Monica W Mon, 9:30am-11:15am

Trivedi Ketan P Tue, 4:30pm-5:15pm

Trout Laura PW Mon, 8:30am-10:15am

S Tue, 8:30am-11:15am

Twiddy Faye S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Vance Glen S Tue, 3:30pm-5:15pm

Vance Patricia P Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm

Velikonja Elizabeth P Thu, 8:30am-9:15am

Waites Jessica P Wed, 8:30am-9:15am

Weaver Jean P Mon, 8:30am-9:15am

P Thu, 9:30am-10:15am

Worley Bob W Tue, 9:30am-11:15am

P Wed, 9:30am-11:15am

Young Meg PW Tue, 2:30pm-3:15pm



Presenters


Notes

Profession

al D

evelop

men

t C

ertificate

We certify that

has particip

ated in the C

hemE

d 20

13 conference held

at the University o

f Waterlo

o. This conference

marked

the 40

th anniversary of this b

iennial conventio

n – which b

egan in 1973 at this university. There

were ap

proxim

ately 200

unique p

resentations and

wo

rkshop

s off

ered over fi

ve days.

July 28

, 2013

Jean Hein

Ch

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d 20

13 C

hair

QNC

MAP LEGEND ACADEMIC BUILDINGS

STUDENT SERVICES BUILDINGS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGES

LECTURE LOCATIONS

B1 Biology 1B2 Biology 2C2 Chemistry 2COM Commissary (UW Police & Parking)CSB Central Services BuildingDC William G. Davis Computer Research CentreE2 Engineering 2E3 Engineering 3EIT Centre for Environmental and Information TechnologyERC Energy Research CentreESC Earth Sciences & Chemistry

GSC General Services ComplexHS Health ServicesLIB Dana Porter LibraryMC Mathematics & Computer BuildingNH Ira G. Needles HallPAC Physical Activities ComplexPHY PhysicsQNC Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano CentreRCH J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture HallSLC Student Life CentreSTJ St. Jerome’s UniversityUC University Club

CHEMED 2

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