A Hitchhiker's guide to problem selection in carbohydrate synthesis
XS Streety, JC Obike, SD Townsend - ACS Central Science, 2023 - ACS Publications
Oligosaccharides are ubiquitous in molecular biology and are used for functions ranging
from governing protein folding to intercellular communication. Perhaps paradoxically, the …
from governing protein folding to intercellular communication. Perhaps paradoxically, the …
In defense of merit in science
D Abbot, A Bikfalvi, AL Bleske-Rechek… - Journal of Controversial …, 2023 - par.nsf.gov
Merit is a central pillar of liberal epistemology, humanism, and democracy. The scientific
enterprise, built on merit, has proven effective in generating scientific and technological …
enterprise, built on merit, has proven effective in generating scientific and technological …
One-pot biocatalytic synthesis of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines with two stereocenters from α, β-unsaturated ketones using alkyl-ammonium formate
The efficient asymmetric catalytic synthesis of amines containing more than one stereogenic
center is a current challenge. Here, we present a biocatalytic cascade that combines ene …
center is a current challenge. Here, we present a biocatalytic cascade that combines ene …
Grading on a curve as a systemic issue of equity in chemistry education
RS Bowen, MM Cooper - Journal of Chemical Education, 2021 - ACS Publications
Calls for diversity, inclusion, and equity in chemistry and science education have been
ongoing. However, some faculty may find it difficult to challenge systemic inequities due to …
ongoing. However, some faculty may find it difficult to challenge systemic inequities due to …
[HTML][HTML] Academic free speech or right-wing grievance?
JM Herbert - Digital Discovery, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
A vociferous group of scientists is presently articulating the idea that academic freedom is
under attack from within academia. Examples of supposed suppression of free expression …
under attack from within academia. Examples of supposed suppression of free expression …
Teaching sustainability and environmental justice in undergraduate chemistry courses
E Aoki, E Rastede, A Gupta - Journal of Chemical Education, 2021 - ACS Publications
This article examines the intersection of environmental justice and undergraduate chemistry
education through a review of existing publications that highlight successful strategies for …
education through a review of existing publications that highlight successful strategies for …
Discipline-Based Diversity Research in Chemistry
R Hernandez - Accounts of Chemical Research, 2023 - ACS Publications
Conspectus We introduce the term discipline-based diversity research (DBDR) to capture
the emerging field of research advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with …
the emerging field of research advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with …
What makes a professional chemist? Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion into chemistry skills training for undergraduates
The recent introduction of an online undergraduate equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
training workshop incorporating short authentic videos from a diverse range of voices is …
training workshop incorporating short authentic videos from a diverse range of voices is …
Embracing culturally relevant pedagogy to engage students in chemistry: celebrating Black women in the whiskey and spirits industry
S Sanders Johnson - Journal of Chemical Education, 2021 - ACS Publications
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey was created in the legacy of the first African American
master distiller, Nathan “Nearest” Green. His namesake spirit is currently the most-awarded …
master distiller, Nathan “Nearest” Green. His namesake spirit is currently the most-awarded …
The important role of chemistry department chairs and recommendations for actions they can enact to advance black student success
JS Collins, SV Olesik - Journal of Chemical Education, 2021 - ACS Publications
There is a severe shortage of Black scientists in the United States. Amid the recent national
movement to dismantle systemic racism and racial injustices, many scientists publicly …
movement to dismantle systemic racism and racial injustices, many scientists publicly …