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Dr. Daniel Zuidema is a Professor of Chemistry and Department Chair at Covenant College, where he has served since 2005. He specializes in chemistry education and catalytic processes, particularly Raney nickel catalysis and catalytic transfer hydrogenolysis. His research emphasizes improving teaching methods, especially in online and pandemic-affected learning environments.
Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry from Wake Forest University (2005) and BS in Chemistry from Calvin College.
Research Interests: Dr. Zuidema focuses on enhancing chemistry education through innovative teaching strategies, such as interactive remote demonstrations and curriculum design for non-science majors. His work integrates faith and science, exploring how chemistry reflects God’s creation. Recent projects address challenges posed by masked, physically-distanced laboratory instruction.
Publications Highlight: His 2021 Journal of Chemical Education article discusses student engagement in online chemistry instruction, while his 2016 book Faithful Learning in Chemistry bridges faith and scientific inquiry. Earlier work includes high school organic chemistry curriculum development.
Advising & Grants: Though no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in curriculum development and departmental roles reflect significant contributions to student training. He actively participates in professional conferences like the American Chemical Society Southeast Regional Meeting.
Labs/Teams: Leads Covenant College’s chemistry department, overseeing well-equipped labs with modern instrumentation for student research.
