Bonnie Dixon

Bonnie Dixon is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Maryland, specializing in chemistry education and active learning methodologies. She holds a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire (1992), a Ph.D. from the College of Medicine, University of Vermont (1998), an M.S.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania (2001), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (1998-2000).

• Education:
• B.A., University of New Hampshire
• Ph.D., College of Medicine, University of Vermont
• M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania

Her research focuses on optimizing active learning environments in large lectures and developing innovative curricula to make chemistry accessible to broader audiences. She emphasizes hands-on, student-centered approaches to enhance scientific literacy.

Awards:

• 1997: One of Best Presentations for Graduate Research Day, University of Vermont
• 1996: Graduate Education Advisory Council’s Travel Award
• 1993: Graduate Teaching Award, Chemistry Department, University of Vermont
• 1991: Analytical Chemistry Award and Tech Alumni Achievement Award, University of New Hampshire
• 1990: Raymond B. Seymour Award for outstanding chemistry major

Her educational contributions span teaching, curriculum design, and mentorship, with a commitment to fostering inclusive and dynamic learning spaces.