Chemistry and its teaching and learning are closely connected to the context in which they are embedded. Underscoring of commonalities, such as persistence of some misconceptions in vastly different learning environments, dominates the international chemical education conversation. Nonetheless, this undermines the uniqueness of the practices of chemistry and chemical education around the world.  By focusing on misconceptions, we are missing the richness and diversity of perspective that our community provides. Understanding the context and experiences, both similar and dissimilar, of how individuals learn and teach chemistry gives insight into their perceptions of chemistry. Applying the lens’ of others while reflecting on our own practices and perceptions can inform and enhance our perceptions and understandings. We are interested in how learning occurs in the first year college chemistry laboratory. This study compares and contrasts curricula and practices across institutions in different countries. For this purpose, it complements open access information and personal experiences with semi-structured interviews, surveys, and direct observations.

General Chemistry Laboratory curricula and practices across borders

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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