Education Programs
Compute to Learn [learn physical chemistry concepts by coding demonstrations]
Michigan Math & Science Scholars [Summer program for high school students]
Multidisciplinary Design Program [student teams across the U working on design projects for credit]
Research Experience for Undergraduates [Michigan Chemistry REU Site Program]
Michigan Associates International Exchange [portal for international collaborations]
D-Rise [provides summer internships to high school students through a partnership between the UM Department of Chemistry and Cass Tech High School in Detroit]
Science Communication Fellows program for faculty, post-docs, PhD and graduate students who are interested in sharing their research with the general public.
Chemistry Education Leadership
Chemistry Education Leadership Program. The Chemistry Education Leadership Program supports the professional development of Chemistry graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Participants expand their knowledge and skills for teaching, develop as leaders in education, and prepare for teaching and mentoring in their future careers. Inquiries about the Chemistry Education Leadership Program should be directed to the Associate Chair for Educational Development and Practice, Prof. Ginger Shultz, gshultz@umich.edu.
Chemistry Graduate Student Education Fellows. Each spring, a cohort of education fellows is selected. The fellows will receive leadership training over the summer and participate in planning and implementing GSI training during Fall orientation. During the academic year, fellows may serve as GSIs for CHEM 549 (a GSI training course), may support new GSIs as instructional coaches and will work together to organize professional development activities, including seminars, panels, or workshops focused on mentoring and teaching.
Future Faculty GSI program. The Future Faculty Graduate Student Instructor (FFGSI) program supports the professional development of graduate students interested in working with faculty and staff on an educational development project. Projects support the educational mission of the department and include a range of activities such as course development and outreach. Additional information about the FFGSI program and specific faculty-sponsored projects are available at Future Faculty GSI Program .
Postdoctoral Lecturing Program. Postdoctoral scholars can gain experience teaching as instructor of record. Typically, scholars teach in an introductory chemistry course that is team-taught with other experienced faculty. Scholars are also paired with an experienced instructor, who will mentor them through the term. Inquiries should be directed to the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education, Prof. John Wolfe, jpwolfe@umich.edu
