Scientific Connections: Chemistry of Art was introduced in the Spring of 2015 at Ouachita Baptist University (OBU), a private liberal arts undergraduate institution with approximately 1700 students. The new course was developed as part of the university-wide renovation of the CORE curriculum. Chemistry of Art has been offered for several semesters at OBU, allowing for the evaluation and improvement of the course’s ability to meet student-learning outcomes. Increased discussions of history, case studies, hands-on laboratories, and student projects all work together to make this interdisciplinary class a memorable experience for the students and the instructor. Colleagues from several disciplines across campus have joined us in the class and lab, sharing their expertise and excitement for that day’s topic. A favorite project allows students to research and present on several methods utilized in technical art history, discussing strengths and weaknesses of each technique. This project and others will be included in the presentation.

Teaching at the crossroads of chemistry and art: Using interdisciplinary activities to increase student engagement in a non-majors course on the chemistry of art

Where thousands of chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. Spring 2023 abstracts, posters, and presentations will launch at the end of March.

ACS Spring 2023

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