Picks

ChemEd X contributors and staff members are continually coming across items of interest that they feel others may wish to know about. Picks include, but need not be limited to, books, magazines, journals, articles, apps—most anything that has a link to it can qualify.

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2026 Innovator Program
2026 CLC Innovators Program Announcement
// Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Peter Sanders
The Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum (CLC) Innovators Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort! This program offers institutional teams from across the U.S. the chance to participate in a week-long summer institute and ongoing virtual support meetings during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Teaching Introductory Chemistry book cover
Teaching Introductory Chemistry by Scott Milam
// Monday, August 28, 2023 • Kristen Drury
Co-Authored by Kristen Drury*, Daniel Floyd** and Amy Snyder*** *19th year teacher, NY **5th year teacher, MO ***20th year teacher, TX   Kristen Drury - 19th year teacher in New York
Microscale Chemistry
Understanding Chemistry through Microscale Practical Work - Great Resource
// Friday, February 18, 2022 • Chad Husting
I will cut right to the chase. “Understanding Chemistry through microscale practical work” by Bob Worley, David Paterson and with Sarah Longshaw is a book you should get if you ever want to consider successfully doing microscale chemistry with students.
suitcase with text: TRAVEL AWARDS
Travel Grant Opportunities
// Monday, September 6, 2021 • Stephanie O'Brien
With COVID creating the need for many virtual conferences over the last year and a half, this upcoming summer may provide the opportunity for teachers to return to face-to-face events. If you are a teacher looking for funding to attend a conference, please read about two opportunities below. 
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Free Climate Science Workbook for Teachers
// Monday, August 30, 2021 • Stephanie O'Brien
The Wisconsin initiative for Science Literacy led by Bassam Shakhashiri has published Science Climate Concepts Fit Your Classroom - A Workbook for Teachers authored by Dr. Jerry Bell.
Rocketbook
Rocketbook Technology
// Sunday, August 1, 2021 • Chad Husting
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