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Friday, October 22
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Bennie Moten B
First, Gen, Sci, Stu Gen
Student Moderator: Abby Cryan, Daemen College *
Challenges and Strategies for Teaching Introductory Chemistry to Honors Students
Mark M. Richter, Missouri State University
This presentation will focus on several strategies that have been used to challenge honors
students in introductory chemistry courses. These include case studies, writing assignments, 1-
minute papers and, more importantly, making the course evidence based.
Redesigning the First Two Years of Chemistry Instruction
David Cartrette, South Dakota State University
Matthew Miller, South Dakota State University
This talk describes a re-thinking of traditional chemistry instruction in first- and second- year
courses.
Student Governance/Development
Friday, October 22
9:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Jay McShann A
Gen, Stu Gen
Student Moderator: Jess Hoffert, Drake University *
Honors Board Accomplishes Big Things on Small Campus
Michelle Class, Columbia College – South Carolina *
Rebecca Friday, Columbia College – South Carolina *
Whipple Shelley, Columbia College – South Carolina *
Rachel Shumpert, Columbia College – South Carolina *
Anna Ruth Zubizarreta, Columbia College – South Carolina *
Meetings, socials, fundraisers, service projects, collaborative discussions, conferences: how can
such a small honors program accomplish so much in one month while maintaining campus-wide
involvement The Honors Executive Board at Columbia College will discuss our board
members’ roles, the diverse events we plan, and how we accomplish them.
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