In an effort to minimize the anxiety of starting college as a science major, an optional pre-college camp was developed to review topics in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Named Prime the Pump, the five day camp took place two weeks before the start of the Fall 2019 semester. The reviews covered a wide array of concepts that students see during their first year. Chemistry topics supported both the General Chemistry and Biology curriculum. Additionally a significant amount of time was dedicated to developing study strategies and problem solving skills. Students were given the same assessment at the beginning and end of the camp to assess progress, and a survey was provided to assess participant perception of the camp. We will attempt to compare performance in Chemistry courses between Prime the Pump participants and their non-camp peers.<br/>

Prime the pump: Can a pre-college preparatory camp help prepare students for college chemistry courses?

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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