Hannah Sevian

Hannah Sevian is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at UMass Boston, where she has been on the faculty since 2001. Her expertise lies in Chemistry Education, STEM Education, and Chemical Thinking, with a focus on inclusive pedagogy and green chemistry.

• Education: PhD in Physical Chemistry, with postdoctoral training in theoretical polymer chemistry at Dartmouth College.
• Research: Proactively inclusive chemistry education, chemical thinking framework, green chemistry, and formative assessment practices.
• Grants: Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the ACCT program and asset-based supplemental chemistry courses.
• Publications: 15 most recent works span chemical education, cognitive science, and formative assessment.

Her development of the Chemical Thinking Framework has influenced curriculum design and teacher training programs. She collaborates with Boston Public Schools and the American Chemical Society to disseminate open-access educational resources.