Letters to the editor

We thought readers might be interested in Alberto Moniz’s letter, which he originally sent to Geoff Rayner-Canham.

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Category: Pedagogy, opinion and advice

Pet peeves request

At the beginning of the fall 2010 semester I initiated a new activity. Not yet knowing my students and seeking to set the proper tone, I asked them to name three pet peeves about classes, teaching, laboratory — anything related to their learning.

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Category: Pedagogy, opinion and advice

Why do I have to study chemistry, too (two)?

More than a decade ago, in a conversation with an instructor of physics, an article entitled, “Why Do I Have to Study Physics?” was mentioned. Upon reading that article, I concluded that a similar reference was needed in chemistry.

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Category: Pedagogy, opinion and advice Feature

WolframAlpha: A valuable tool for chemistry teachers and students

WolframAlpha is a valuable website for chemistry teachers and students. I have found this website to be a wonderful source of information and a great time saver.

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Category: Feature Recommended