A rule of chemistry stood for 100 years. Now, scientists have broken it—twice.

Researchers synthesized weird molecules that exist in three dimensions, breaking Bredt's rule and helping to develop future pharmaceuticals.
C&EN

Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community

The ACS Green Chemistry Institute and Beyond Benign have partnered together to launch the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC). Established in 2023, GCTLC is a new online community ...
Phys.org

Machine learning for chemistry: Basics and applications

Six popular machine learning models. (a) Decision tree; (b) feedforward neural network (Trans: transformation; Activ Func: activation functions); (c) convolution neural network (Conv: convolution; ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

UI chemistry professors say learning assistants helps change classroom dynamic

Undergraduate learning assistants are now helping first-year students in University of Iowa chemistry courses — some of the most notoriously difficult classes on campus. UI chemistry professor Adam ...
C&EN

Alternative Grading in Chemistry Helps Emphasize Learning

Adopters of alternative grading see it as offering something that traditional grading does not: a shift in student motivation away from chasing percentage points on quizzes and tests, and toward ...
Princeton University

This will not be on the test: A new approach to learning quantum chemistry

Quantum mechanics. Quantum tunneling, Quantum computing. Quantum biology. The implications of the quantum world are extraordinary — and potentially intimidating to students trying to maintain a good ...
Yahoo

This Chemistry Professor Is Using Choreography To Inspire Students To Learn About STEM

Dr. André K. Isaacs is bringing his love of chemistry to TikTok by taking part in viral challenges and choreographing dances with his students. His goal is to connect with students and those ...