Melody Jewell
Senior Lecturer
Education
- Ph.D. in paper science and engineering | University of Minnesota | 2002
- M.S. in paper science and engineering | University of Minnesota | 1999
- B.A. in chemistry | University of Minnesota | 1997
- B.S. in biology | University of Minnesota | 1997
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Responsibilities
I primarily teach courses in the general, organic and biochemistry sequence for nonscience majors and the general chemistry sequence. Related to this, I coauthor lab manuals and co-coordinate labs for the general, organic and biological chemistry and general chemistry labs. I also teach our first-year seminar and peer-mentored courses, and I am the adviser for the Chemistry Club.
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
My scholarly interests lie in chemistry education and exploring topics like how students connect knowledge between macroscopic, microscopic and symbolic representations. I am also heavily involved in our M.S. in chemistry education for science teachers program as I mentor and advise students through the development and presentation of an action research project.
Awards and Honors
- Excellence in Teaching Award (University Center) – 2017
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