Julie Kessler

Julie Kessler is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame, located in Jordan Hall of Science. She has been a faculty member at Notre Dame since 2021, contributing to undergraduate and graduate chemistry education.

Educational Background:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Hartwick College (2012)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Notre Dame (2017)

Her academic focus lies in chemical education and effective pedagogy in the sciences. With a strong commitment to teaching excellence, her work centers on improving student learning outcomes in chemistry through innovative instructional strategies.

Julie Kessler has been recognized with several teaching awards during her graduate and early faculty career, highlighting her dedication to education.

• Rudolph S. Bottei Graduate Teaching Award (2017)
• Striving for Excellence in Teaching Certificate (2016)
• Kaneb Center Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award (2015)

She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Carroll College from 2017 to 2021. There is no public information indicating active research grants or formal student advising roles. She does not appear to be associated with a research laboratory or team, with her contributions primarily in the realm of teaching and curriculum development.