From humble beginnings in a seedy airport hotel seven years ago, IONiC and its associated website, VIPEr, has grown into  a vibrant community of chemical educators. Although VIPEr has continuously evolved, it has steadfastly remained true to its original purpose, improving teaching and learning in Inorganic Chemistry. The website is a source of community for over 500 users from around the world and across the entire spectrum of institutions of higher learning. The site hosts learning objects covering the wide array of topics and sub-disciplines sheltered by the umbrella that is Inorganic Chemistry. VIPEr also provides an online community that provides current and future faculty the opportunity to tap into the collective wisdom of other members. The continued growth of IONiC includes non-virtual components including hosting sessions at ACS meeting and summer Back to Grad School Workshops. VIPEr come for the content, stay for the community (www.ionicviper.org).

Ride the snake: The online, inorganic community of IONiC/VIPEr

247th National Meeting (2014)

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.