edited bv SUSANH. HIXSON CURTIST. SEARS,JR. National Sciencs Foundation
Highlights
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Projects supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education
Chemistry Grants Made by the Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement Program PERCENT Inthis first column, we list the grants made NSTRUMENT TYPE recentlv under the Instrumentation and Lab- S5 1 I. Resonance oratory Improvement (ILI) program. The In2. Light Spectroscopy strumentation and Laboratorv Imorovement 3. Chromatography/MS Program aids institutions to &rch&e labora4. Computers tory equipment for use in undergraduate lab5. Modeling oratories a t a l l levels. Annual funding has 6. AA been $23 million for the past five years and is 7. Electrochemical 8. Polymers expected to remain at this level for the near 9. Miscellaneous future. There are two components to I L I : the major one accepts proposals for instrument grants (IG) only; the other, known as Leadership in Laboratory Development (LLD), supports the development of exemplary national models for laboratory curricula by providing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 funds for persomel and supplies as well as for TYPE eouioment. Five oercent of the ILI budget i s prodivdted to L L D piojects, and % of 104 awards % of 360 proposals posals are required. submitted 360 of the 2206 I G proposals received by the Divi-
ILI Chemistry Awards-1992. Primary Instrument request and award.
Introduction to Highlights. . . This column marks the first appearance of what we expect to be a continuing feafure in the Journal of Chemical Education. In the very active and burgeoning effort that is going on throughout the chemistry community to bring about changes in the chemistry curricula at colleges and universities across the nation, the Journal has sewed as one focal point for the dissemination of information about these efforts. At the same time, the National Science Foundation continues, as always, to look for new and more effective ways to let the community know about the exciting and innovative projects which are being conducted by its grantees. We hope that by featuring, in this column, the programs and projects in undergraduate chemistry education funded by the NSF, an even better exchange of information among members of the chemistry community will result. Our goals are both to stimulate additional innovations in chemistry education and to assure that the results from successful projects are widely disseminated so that the innovations are likely to be lmplemented at other institutions.
Throughout the year we will feature short reports by Principal lnvestigators describing projects which they have underway. We will focus on projects which are particularly innovative in terms of content or methodology, have the possibility of being useful to a large number of other institutions, or represent particularly creative solutions to common problems in chemistry curricula. Since these will be interim reports, we urge readers to communicate directly with Principal lnvestigators if they want to know more about the projects, and to look for more formal presentations and publications by these individuals as their projects move to completion. We welcome suggestions at any time as to how this column might better sewe the purpose of letting the community know about the activities that the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education is supporting in undergraduate chemistry education. Three times during the year we will be listing the grants which have been made by the Division in its programs. During the winter we will describe workshops funded in the Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement program, and, in the spring, we will list the awards made in the Undergraduate Course and Curriculum program.
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Highlights Projects supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate €ducation sion of Undermaduate Education during fiscal vear 1992 (FY92). ~1tho;gh there was n o difference between FY92 and FY91 i n the total number of requests to t h e promam. there was a 10% decrease from FY91 i n t h e nunbe; sub: mitted by chemistry The promam was able . departments. . to make-104 instrument grants correspon-ding tn a 29O'r funding rate. Chemists also submitted 20 LLD proposals in -FY92 --- ~-of ~- which five were funded. T h e figure shows t h e percentages of proposals a n d awards by instrument type. ~ h r e ' categories of instrnments accounted for nearly 70% of t h e awards. Eleven of the 1 6 grants for resonance equipment were for high-field FT-NMR, one for ESR, and t h e remaining ones for lowfield FT-NMR. Within t h e spectroscopy category, over half the awards were for Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometers, a n d about one-fourth for lasers, while the rest were divided between Raman, fluorescence, near-infrared a n d UVIvisible instruments. The majority of the awards in the chromatography classification were for coupled gas chmmatograph-mass spectrometer systems; six and three awards were for individual HPLC and gas chrom a t o m a ~ h sres~ectivelv.The complete list of awards, ar~~~~~~
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North Carolina "AModular Approach to Spedraehemical Instrumentation far Undergraduate Laboratory Courses" Jones, Bradley $62,715 Wake Forest University "Leadership in Laboratory Instruction: Computational Analytical Chemistry" Lochmuller, Charles $76,100 Duke University
Ohio "Development of Bioanalytical Experiments" Pacey, Gilbert $76,959 Miami University Oxford Campus
Pennsylvania "Tiered Spectroscopy in the General Chemistry Laboratory" Yoder, Claude $67,350 Franklin and Marshall College
"Fourier-'lkansform Infrared Spectroscopyin the Undergraduate Curriculum" Hoffman, Norris $24,380 University of South Alabama
Arkansas "Environmental Analysis Program: HPLC Component" N*, Joe $Z6,000 Ouachita Baptist University
Arizona "AFourier-'lkansformNMR Spectrometeq for Undergraduate Use" Walker, Frances $100,000 University of Arizona
California "Gas Chromatography for the Modem Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" Deardoe Donald $19,430 Occidental College "Thermal Analysis in the Polymers and Coatings Lsbaratory" Jones, Dane $36,629 California Polytechnic State University -San Luis bbispo "FTIRIn Undereraduate Chemistrv Laboratories" ~ l m s t i dJohn , $22,171 California State Universitv-Fullerton "Computational Chemistry and ~isializationLaboratory" '?hutman..~~~~ Rnvmonn' .R100.000 .~.., , ~- ~San Francisno State Unlvenrty LC-MS in the Undergraduate Curriculum" Williams, Gregory $29,100 California State University-Fullerton
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Connecticut "Curriculum Development in Chemistry Using Gas Chromotography-Mass Spectrometry" Ching, Stanton $27,338 Connecticut Colleee "The High Speed centrifugein Biaehemistry and Biology" . Kramer, Peter $14,040 Saint Joseph College "Implementation of Computational Chemistry throughout the Chemistry Curriculum" Zimmer, Marc $28,342 Connecticut College
Delaware
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"Student-Based Consulting Pmgram in Chemical Analysis" Johnston, Murray $75,000 University of Delaware
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"Laser Based Spectroscopy in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory" Beal, James $18,063 University of Montevallo
"Fourier-'lkansform Raman Spectrometer for Undergraduate Instruction in Chemistry" Chiu, Grace $48,365 University of West Florida
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"Improving Analysis in Organic Chemistry Through FT-IR Spectrometry" $11,495 Wilson, Dauid Valencia Community College
Georgia "Mass Spectroscopy in Undergraduate Chemistry" $25,875 Barbas, John Valdosta State College
Iowa "Improving UV-VIS Spectroscopy in the Undergraduate Laboratory" $9,161 Bruss, Dan Central University of Iowa "A Computational ChemistlylMolecular Modeling Laboratory" $29,800 Erickson, Luther Grinnell Colleee Clarke College "Integration of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrophotometly Into the Chemistly Curriculum" $14,125 Serianz, Arthur Saint Ambrose University
Idaho "Laser Experiments in a Modernized Physical Chemistry Laboratory" $13,350 LeMaster, Clifford Boise State University
Illinois "Curriculum Improvement in Chemical Separation and Analysis" $38,114 Buchanan, Dauid Eastern Illinois University 'Lasers across the Chemistry Curriculum" $45,891 Welch, Lawrence Knox College
Indiana "High-Field NMR Studies of M o l e d a r Structure and Dynamics" $88,045 Ahn, Myong Ku Indiana State University "Dynamic Headspace Sampling in Support of Engineering and Science in Environmental Analysis" $6,960 Jones, Ira Tri-State University "Fonrier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy" $8,221 Kelly, Edward Marian College "Undergraduate Polymer and Physical Chemistry Laboratory Improvement" $34,421 MeLaughlin, Keuin University of Southern Indiana
Kansas "New Approaches to Teacher Education in the Physical Sciences via FTIR" Hohman, James $8,650 Fort Hays State University "Integration of FTIR into the Undergraduate Curriculum for the Study of Molecules on Surfaces and Other Chemical Reactions" $27.0fi2 Paul. Dilio
Kentucky "Gel Permeation and Viscosity Equipment for Studies in Polymer Chemistry" $19,436 Green, Thomas Western Kentucky University (Continued on page A292)
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Highlights Projects supported by the NSF Division of Undergmduote Education "Introduction of Thermal Methods of Analysis to Analytical and Physical Chemistry" McCreary, Terry $12,268 Murray State University "Laboratory Experiences in Electrochemistry" Roeckr, Lee $22,008 Berea College
Massachuseits "Improved High Pelformance Liquid Chromatography Instruction for Undergraduate Science Majors" Byrnes, Eugene $11,725 Assumption College "Fourier-Transform IR Spectrometer for Curricular Improvement" Leung, Helen $15,803 Williams College "An Integrated Sequence of Mass Spectrometry in the Undergraduate Laboratory Curriculum" Steel. Colin $14.473 ~ r a n d e i University s
Maryland "A Collaborative Laboratory Experience in Chemistry" Rouzer, Cam1 $30,237 Western Maryland College
Maine "Laser and Molecular Beam Apparatus for Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory" Cote, Matthew $64,562 Bates College
Michigan 'Process Analytical Chemistry for Undergraduates" Chesnqv, David $37,425 Michigan Technological University "Integration of High-Field Fourier-Transform Nuelear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry into the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" Craig, Rhoda $91,000 Kdamazw College "Computer Interfacing and Computer Modeling in the Chemistry Curriculum" DeKock, Roger $43,035 Calvin College "Environmental Chemistry Instrumentation for Engineers" Kokosa, John $14,999 GMI Engineering and Management Institute "Modern DCTIMS Molecular Maninulation Enhances Undergraduate Chemical ~ d u c a t i i n " Mcehs, Peter $67,768 Saginaw Valley State University "A New Undergraduate Inorganic Chemistry Labaratow'' Sqcurttrito, Philip $15,490 Central Michigan University ~
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"Inteeration of Hieh-Field. Multinuclear NMR into &e ~ndergra&ate chemistry Curriculum" Ippoliti, J . Thomas $99,750 University of St Thomas "The Introduction of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectmscopy into an Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" Kugel, Roger $15,905 St Mary's College "Gas Chromatography and Thermal Analysis in Undergraduate Labs" McGahey, Lawrence $23,050 Colleee of Saint Scholastics "Integrating ~GentifieVisualization into the Undergraduate Curriculum" Riooz, Fmnk $37,322 Saint John's University
Missouri "Undergraduate Program in Computational Chemistry" Ackennan, Joseph $50,000 Washington University "Computer Upgrade of 90-MHz NMRs for Hands-on Student Use" Blum, Frank $27,193 University of Missour-Rolla
Mississippi "Enhanced Thennochemical Laboratories for a Modem Chemistry Curriculum" Magers, Dauid $15,238 Mississippi College
North Carolina 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in the Undergraduate Curriculum" Heyer, Catherine $28,562 Duke University
North Dakota "Spectrophotometry in Lower Division Chemistry" $18,142 Groth, Larry University of North Dakota Lake Region Campus "Introduction of FT-IR into the Chemistry Laboratories" Johansen, Dorothy $i4,906 Mayville State Univenity
New Hampshire "High-Field FT-NMR for Undergraduate Instruction and Research" Blatchly, Richard $90,057 Keene State College
New Jersey "Incorporation of FT N M R Spectroscopy into the Undergraduate Curriculum" Gaffney, Barbam $77,523 Rutgers University Busch Campus "Updating the Chemistry Curriculum by the Use of a 200-MHz CiHNMR Suectrometer" ~ i a r s a l lMary , Ann $73,000 Drew University "Modern Instrumentation for Teaching First Year Students" Pork5 Gary $5,247 Passaic County Corpmunity College
Nevada "Enhancement of the Instrumental Analysis Laboratory: A Research Oriented Curriculum" Cline, Joseph $20,245 University of Nevada Reno
New York %as ChromatographyiMass Spectrometry in the Undergraduate Program" Finzel, Rodney $29,804 Hofstra University "Fl-IR Spectroscopy and Computer Interfaced Instnunentation in the Chemistrv Curriculum" Gold&rg, Arthur $16,205 Long Island University Southampton "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer for Undergraduate Chemistry Education and Researeha Hill, John $91,332 Hobart and William Smith Colleges "Flame and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer" Poslwny, Matthew $22,239 Marist College "Microwmputers in the Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory" W o l ~ a wElizabeth . $25.070 Siena College ' "Laser Instrumentation for the Phvsical Chemistrv Laboratorv" Zevos Nicholas $27,984 SUNY College a t Potsdam
"Pulsed Dye Laser Experiments in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory" Lester,Marsha $25,335 University of Pennsylvania "Integration of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy into the Undergraduate Chemistry Program" Ma=. Dauid $21.250 "FTIR spectroscopy in an Integrated Laboratory Curriculum" Reid, Brian $9,640 Allegheny College
South Carolina "High-Performance Liquid Chromatography in the Chemistry Curriculum" Heldrich, Frederick $18,464 College of Charleston ~
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Ohio "Computational Chemistry in the Chemistry Major Curriculum" Anderson, Amil $33,026 Wittenberg University "Improvement of Spectrometric Instructional and Research Capabilities" DeChant, Jeanmarie $51,300 Notre Dame College "Gas ChromatographyiMass Spectrometry for the Undergraduate Laboratory" Lamb, Robert $31,654 Ohio Northern Univenity "Upgrading the Chemistry Curriculum with FT Infrared Spectrometry" Le Brun, Priscilla $14,344 kshland College "Course Improvement Through FT-NMR Spectmscopy" Murdoch. Arthur $36.218 Mount ~ k o Colleee n "Infrared Spectroscopy ~ h r o l g h o uthe t Curriculum" Powell, David $9,420 College of Wooster
Oklahoma "Gathering, Analyzing and Processing Signals from Instruments in the Chemistry Lab" Rockley, Mark $14,900 Oklahoma State University "Computer-Controlled Experiments in General Chemistry" Sonobe, Blake $13,517 Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Pennsylvania "Improvement ofthe Undergraduate Human Chemishy Course Lab oratory Thmugh Use of an Interactive Workstation Lahoratoly" Harris, John $26,032 Saint Francis College
Texas "Molecular Beam Experiments far the Physical Chemistry Lahoratory" Brown, Lawrence $23,653 Texas A&M University Main Campus "GC-MS for Use in Undergraduate Chemistry and Non-Science Major Courses" Landolt, Robert $30,000 Texas Wesleyan College "Integration of Fourier-Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroswpy into the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" Reeues, Perry $69,500 Abilene Christian University "FT-IR Spectrophotometry and Gas Chromatography in the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" Seiglie, Carlos $14,176 Wharton County Junior College
Virginia "An NMR Spectrometer for the Improvement of the Chemistry Lahoratory Curriculum" Fabirkiewia, Ann $34,500 Randalph-Macon Woman's College "Integration of HPLC into Advanced Analytical and Synthesis Laboratories" Goldman, Emma $23,441 University of Richmond "ESR Spectroscopic Projects in an Integrated Lab" S i p , Herbert $35,492 Hampden-Sydney College "Improving the Chemistry Curriculum: Experiments in Gas Chromatographyn Urbanik, Erginio $8,597 Averett College . (Continued on page A294
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Proj.cts supported by the NSC Division d U n d e r g r Educetion ~ ~ Vermont "The Study of Molecular Asymmetry a t Middlebury College" $11,370 Byers, Jeffrey Middlebury College "Acquisition of Chemical Instrumentation for the Development of the Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Curriculum" $20,000 Palmer, Richard Trinity College
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Wisconsin "Creation of a Laser-Based KineticdSpeetroscopy Laboratmy" $16,698 Bmmmer, James University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point "Introduction of Laser Technology into the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum" $14,254 Byron, Colleen Ripon College "Chemistry Laboratory and Curriculum Improvement for Freshmen-Sophomore Instruction a t UW Center-Rock County" Goding, Lloyd $12,769 University of Wisconsin Center-Rack County "Incorporation of Fourier-Transform and C-13NMR into Undergraduate Chemistry Labs" $77,297 McKelvey, Ronald University of Wisconsin-La Crosse "Fourier-Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry in the Chemistry Cumiculum" $88,650 Watkins, Richard Carmll College
West Virginia "An Atomic Absorption Spectrometer far Modernizing the Chemistry Program" $11,407 Dorman, Soon Shepherd College
Wyoming
"Use of FT Infrared and Gas Chromatographic Instrumentation far Instructional Improvement in the Organic Laboratmy" $17,150 Jaeger, Dauid University of Wyoming
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