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Associate Professor Alexandra Yeung is affiliated with Curtin University's School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds a position in the Office of the Provost. Her academic credentials include a BSc (Hons), PhD, MEd, and Chartered Chemist (MRACI CChem) status from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Yeung's research focuses on enhancing chemistry and science education through blended learning, student engagement strategies, and inquiry-based laboratory practices.
Education Background:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Chartered Chemist (MRACI CChem)
Research Interests: Yeung investigates how students learn chemistry, particularly in online and laboratory settings. Her work emphasizes improving student perceptions of science, fostering engagement, and refining laboratory curricula. She employs rigorous methodologies to ensure findings are applicable across diverse educational contexts.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2018 Faculty Teaching Award, Curtin University
- 2018 Curtin Guild Excellence in Teaching Nomination
- 2008 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Student Experience, University of Sydney
- 2007 Le Fevre Student Lectureship
Teaching & Advising: Yeung teaches CHEM1002 (first-year general/organic chemistry) and CHEM3006 (third-year research methods). She has advised numerous undergraduate research projects and contributed to national educational initiatives like the ASELL program.
Collaborative Work: Yeung co-developed the ASELL Schools workshops and contributed to the Advancing Science by Enhancing Learning in the Laboratory (ASELL) project, aimed at improving laboratory education across Australian universities.
