�Professional Practices in Chemistry� is a course developed for chemistry majors to help them gain a better understanding of career opportunities and preparation for the workforce.  The course grew out of a similar plan developed for use during orientation for a summer Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students.  Students engage in active learning to explore practices including writing resumes and personal statements and interviewing.  Activities on scientific professionalism, reading a scientific paper, and plagiarism have been particularly successful at helping students gain an understanding of issues that are rarely covered in regular chemistry courses.  The outline of the course will be discussed as well as some examples from the active learning activities mentioned above.

Professional practices in chemistry: A course using active learning to teach important career issues

244th National Meeting (2012)

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