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 …

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 …

One-pot biocatalytic synthesis of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines with two stereocenters from α, β-unsaturated ketones using alkyl-ammonium formate

T Knaus, ML Corrado, FG Mutti - ACS catalysis, 2022 - ACS Publications
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 …

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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

What makes a professional chemist? Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion into chemistry skills training for undergraduates

LC Jones, JP Sarju, CEH Dessent… - Journal of Chemical …, 2021 - ACS Publications
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 …

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 …

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 …