معرفی
Michelle Lynn Newsome serves as a Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Wright State University, where she teaches General Chemistry I, Introductory Chemistry, and Scientific Literacy for the 21st Century using active learning methodologies in scale-up classrooms.
Education Background:
- M.S. in Chemistry from Wright State University (2014)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from Miami University, Ohio (1996)
- B.S. in Chemical Education from Wright State University (1990)
With 22 years of high school chemistry teaching experience prior to joining Wright State, Newsome brings extensive practical knowledge to her university instruction. Her research focuses on chemistry education methodology, particularly examining cheating behaviors in laboratory reports, inquiry-based instruction involving green nanoparticle synthesis methods, and the impact of active learning approaches on student success in General Chemistry. Her scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to environmentally conscious chemistry education, with publications emphasizing green laboratory techniques for nanoparticle synthesis and purification. Newsome's teaching philosophy treats each classroom session as a research experience, continuously refining pedagogical approaches based on empirical observation.
Professional Activities:
- Implemented inquiry-based learning according to National Research Council guidelines
- Developed green chemistry laboratory experiments using environmentally friendly reducing agents
- Conducted research on the effects of active learning methodologies in chemistry education
