Especially JCE: February 2019
Erica Jacobsen | Wed, 02/13/2019 - 20:56
Erica Jacobsen shares highlights from the February 2019 issue of the Journal of Chemical Education.
Outreach
Largest Periodic Table - World Record Attempt
Deanna Cullen | Wed, 01/30/2019 - 11:42
The American Chemical Society Western Michigan Section is planning a special International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT) celebration to be held at Grand Valley State University in Michigan on October 19th. The highlight of the celebration will be the unveiling of the largest periodic table in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record. Schools and groups are invited to help with the IYPT project by making one of the 118 elements.
Chemical Mystery #13: Bye Bye Blue!
Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 11/19/2018 - 12:08
A simple, but tricky experiment is displayed. Can you figure out how the trick was done?
Are Diamonds Forever? A Chemical Investigation
Tom Kuntzleman | Fri, 11/02/2018 - 14:04
You are likely aware that diamonds are converted - albeit slowly - to graphite under normal conditions. Thus, diamonds don't last forever, in contrast to the popular advertising slogan. However, did you know that you can use chemistry to prove that diamonds are not forever? It's simpler than you think...
The Mole Storytelling Jam - An Interview with the Creators
Deanna Cullen | Thu, 10/04/2018 - 15:26
Maria Gallardo-Williams and Holly Walter Kerby created The Mole Storytelling Jam (modeled after the popular Moth Lab) and hosted the inaugural event as part of the 2018 BCCE. Read the interview with Maria and Holly. You can listen to all the stories shared at the event as well.
I Hate Cheating
Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:31
Diane Bunce presented a story titled "I Hate Cheating" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.
The Mole: They're Just a Little Bit Taller
Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:17
Lyniesha Wright presented a story titled "They're Just a Little Bit Taller" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to his podcast.
The Mole: The Long and Winding Road to Chemistry Ed
Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 22:02
Ryan Johnson presented a story titled "The Long and Winding Road to Chemistry Ed" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to his podcast.
The Mole: How I Built a 2.5 Million Dollar Business From a High School Classroom
Maria Gallardo-... | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 21:44
Julia Winter presented a story titled "How I Built a 2.5 Million Dollar Business From a High School Classroom" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.
The Mole: Too Many Lab Rules
Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 21:17
Zena McFadden presented a story titled "Too Many Lab Rules" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Listen to her podcast.