Teaching
My approach toward teaching begins with asking questions and stimulating independent critical thinking. I aim to extend each student’s confidence in his/her own ability to solve abstract problems. I encourage students to be bold rather than fearful in their approach. I further the advancement of problem solving skills by demonstrating how to think about a chemistry and walking through the steps required to reach understanding. In serving as a personal learning example, I strive to be knowledgeable, skilled, as well as humble. I create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. I bring my compassion and creativity to every class.
Courses
General Chemistry I and II
Chem 211 and 212
Taught as needed
General Chemistry for Engineers
Chem 271
Taught as needed
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Chem 446
Fall semesters, annually
Chemistry in the Kitchen
Chem 460
Spring semesters, annually
Senior Seminar
Chem 490
Spring semesters, even years
Graduate Bioinorganic Chemistry
Chem 646
Spring semesters, odd years
Web Resources
The following websites are recommended resources for undergraduate and graduate chemistry classes
Chemical Infographics
Scientific communication for the 21st century
Dr. Jones includes a creative semester-long infographic project in her chemistry courses. Once upon a chemist was an infographic assignment first used in Spring 2019. At the beginning of the semester, students selected a chemist from a provided list and created a visual story about his/her contribution to chemistry. The Periodic Table Project was a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the periodic table in 2019. A little bit of history, a little bit graphic design, this assignment aimed to help students learn that chemists are real people who have amazing ideas. The Bioinorganic Infographic Project and Elements in Engineering are other versions of this unique learning opportunity. Below are a selection of student infographics from past classes.