Mitzy Erdmann

Mitzy Erdmann is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry. Her work focuses on educational technologies in chemistry instruction, active-learning methodologies, and laboratory pedagogy. Erdmann coordinates teaching laboratories and develops novel assessment tools to enhance student learning outcomes.

• PhD in Chemistry (2015), UAB
• MS in Chemistry (2011), UAB
• BS in Chemistry (2002), Loyola University New Orleans

Her research interests include:

• Technology-driven alternate assessments in laboratory settings
• Curriculum development for introductory chemistry courses
• Training pedagogies for teaching assistants

Key article themes reveal expertise in chemistry education, spectroscopy pedagogy, and lanthanide coordination chemistry. Erdmann has published extensively in the Journal of Chemical Education and Chemistry Education Research and Practice, emphasizing practical integration of modern instrumentation and digital tools in teaching.

She actively teaches General Chemistry (I/II), recitation courses, and undergraduate research programs at UAB, with a focus on maintaining academic rigor across delivery formats. Erdmann’s work bridges inorganic chemistry and educational innovation, particularly in adapting to pandemic-driven shifts toward online instruction.