In the last two decades, green chemistry has increasingly been brought to the forefront of science research and education.  For more than fifteen years, we have been actively carrying out green organic chemistry research with undergraduate students. We have also incorporated green chemistry projects in the organic chemistry curriculum. We have learned some ways that work well and some strategies that did not work. Using examples from our lab that includes catalytic oxidation reactions and carbohydrate synthesis as applied to cancer prevention and biodegradable nanomaterials as well as from projects in our organic chemistry courses – we will share effective strategies for starting and sustaining a research (and projects) with undergraduate students. In addition, we will also share our approach to developing and successfully implementing a course based undergraduate research in the organic chemistry laboratory. We believe that teaching research-based organic chemistry labs might help all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.<br/>

Green organic chemistry research with undergraduate students

255th National Meeting (2018)

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