Review of Elements of Ethics for Physical Scientists
Robert Buntrock | Wed, 05/30/2018 - 13:40
Robert Buntrock reviews a new textbook on ethics for scientists. This book is a valuable new resource for teaching ethics.
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Review: Boom! The Chemistry and History of Explosives by Simon Quellen Field
Robert Buntrock | Tue, 05/22/2018 - 10:58
Robert Buntrock reviews an interesting book on the chemistry of explosives just in time for summer fireworks.
Argument Driven Inquiry in Chemistry
Chad Husting | Sun, 02/18/2018 - 07:58
Have you used the Argument Driven Chemistry book or resources? Read more about it here.
Book Suggestion: The Alchemy of Air
lowell Thomson | Fri, 01/05/2018 - 03:08
One of my goals for 2017 was to read more chemistry non-fiction. I accomplished that with three and a half books read. That doesn't seem like much, but given how busy I've been lately it was quite an accomplishment! I offer a brief review of my most recent book here, "The Alchemy of Air" by Thomas Hager.
Review: Failing Families, Failing Science by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Anne E. Lincoln
Robert Buntrock | Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:52
Work and family conflicts occur in most occupations and families but may seem particularly pronounced for professionals in academia.
Review: Understanding Chemistry through Cars by Geoffrey M. Bowers and Ruth A. Bowers
Charles Nikic | Fri, 08/11/2017 - 12:16
For over fifty years I have been interested in cars and the basic principles of internal combustion engines of all types. Dr. Geoffrey M. Bowers and Ruth A. Bowers, MEd have written the unique Understanding Chemistry Through Cars.
Review: Introduction to Computational Physical Chemistry by Joshua Schrier
Mike Jezercak | Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:48
Joshua Schrier has taken on a traditionally difficult task, teaching computational chemistry. To do this successfully, the student has to have programming skills, a solid foundation in the theory and background in the methods employed from classical physics to quantum methods. Thus the task is daunting and why so few have taken it on.
Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories - 8th Edition
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 08/10/2017 - 14:07
The ACS Committee on Chemical Safety has released the 8th edition of "Safety in Academic Chemistry Laboratories". The publication provides advice for first- and second-year university students.
Summer Reading/Book Review: Four Laws That Drive The Universe, by Peter Atkins
lowell Thomson | Mon, 07/31/2017 - 14:49
In a previous blog post, I shared a book Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction, by Dr. Peter Atkins. For my summer reading I wanted to get back to reading some chemistry non-fiction. I did, however, diverge from my original plan to read Eric Scerri's The Periodic Table: It's story and significance. Instead. "Four Laws That Drive the Universe" (with an alternative title of The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction) became my next book as I so thoroughly enjoyed the writing style of Peter Atkins. The Kindle Version is only $6.15 and worth every penny in my opinion.
A Review of "A Global Warming Primer"
Hal Harris | Thu, 05/25/2017 - 14:20
In “A Global Warming Primer”, Jeffrey Bennett provides a template for conversation about the most pressing global environmental issue of our time. The author also recommends a link to the ACS Climate Science Toolkit that offers many useful resources for learning about and teaching the concepts related to climate science.