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Rebecca Ricciardo is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. She specializes in general chemistry instruction, focusing on equitable teaching practices and addressing systemic barriers in STEM education. Her work includes redesigning general chemistry curricula to support students with varying math and chemistry backgrounds through innovative course pathways.
Dr. Ricciardo holds a B.S. in Chemistry (Summa Cum Laude, Kent State University, 2004) and a Ph.D. in Solid State Inorganic Chemistry from The Ohio State University (2009). She completed an NSF-funded postdoctoral fellowship at OSU’s Center for Emergent Materials (2009–2011), during which she began her teaching career. Her research bridges chemistry and education, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy and math-chemistry curriculum design.
- Key Projects: Redesigned CHEM1206/1208 courses to integrate math prerequisites, enabling broader STEM access.
- Teaching: Instructs general chemistry courses (CHEM1210, 1220) and leads active-learning initiatives in large classrooms.
Her scientific awards include an NSF Materials Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. She has published extensively in inorganic chemistry and chemical education, focusing on material properties, charge transfer mechanisms, and undergraduate research integration.
Rebecca’s work addresses systemic inequities in STEM by reimagining curricula to foster belonging and access for underrepresented students, aligning with national efforts to diversify the scientific workforce.
