معرفی
Binyomin Abrams is a Research Professor and Director of General Chemistry at Boston University's Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry from New York University (2008), an M.S. in Organic Chemistry (2003), and a B.S. in Chemistry (2001), both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
His research focuses on chemical education, emphasizing innovative teaching methods, skill transitions between chemistry courses, and integrating educational technology. Key projects include question-embedded videos, hybrid flipped-classroom models, and the BU Chemical Writing Program. He also collaborates with K-12 educators to improve atomic theory instruction.
Notable awards include the 2021 Gitner Family Award for Teaching with Technology, 2015 Metcalf Award (BU's highest teaching honor), and 2010 Templeton Prize for Advising. His work emphasizes active learning, writing in STEM, and equity initiatives like summer preparatory programs for marginalized students.
Advising highlights include mentoring Anna Booras (ACS Undergraduate Award winner) and Morris Cohen (NESACS Fellowship recipient). His teaching innovations include Excel tutorials, flipped classroom resources, and lab manual development. He directs the Abrams Group, hosting workshops on dimensional analysis, quantum concepts, and scientific writing.
Labs/Teams: Leads the BU General Chemistry Program and collaborates with the BU Writing Program on research-based writing initiatives. Maintains an active group website with educational videos, lab manuals, and teaching resources.
