Joseph Yeager

Joseph Yeager is a Senior Laboratory Instructor in Chemistry at Smith College since 2013. His work focuses on chemical education, integrating real-world contexts like food, energy technology, and art into core scientific principles.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • B.S., Centre College

Research Interests: Yeager's research emphasizes innovative laboratory pedagogy, connecting chemistry to practical applications while maintaining rigorous scientific training. His doctoral work explored silicon anodes and nonflammable electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries.