Research
Our research interests involve developing and implementing educational initiatives to create an environment in
which students are encouraged to utilize critical thinking and a “minds-on” approach to learning chemistry.
This research has its basis in cognitive science which has revealed fundamental principles of science learning, including
the necessity for a conceptual framework of knowledge, for active learning methods, and for student exploration of the
learning process. We are applying these principles by:
- Revising chemistry courses at FAU to include conceptually-oriented lectures;
- Developing integrated laboratory exercises that reinforce essential ideas and include
a more structured writing component;
- Developing interactive web-based problems;
- Developing writing assignments to encourage critical thinking skills.
Recent Publications
Carraher, C.E., Chamely-Wiik, D., Carraher S.M., Barot, G., Stewart, H. “Synthesis of Group
IV B Metallocene Polymers Containing the Plant Growth Hormone Kinetin, and their influences on the seed
germination of old and damaged food crop seed.” J. Polym. Mater. 24 (2), 149-162, 2007.
Chamely-Wiik, D., Haky, J.E., Carraher, C.E. “Separation and HPLC analysis of diastereomers and
rotational isomers of L-N-(Butyloxycarbonyl)-3-(3-hydroxyethyl-4-(benzyloxy)-phenyl) alanine Benzyl
Ester.” J. Liq. Chrom., 29 (13), 1877-1890, 2006.
Chamely-Wiik, D., Aukszi B., Haky J., “General Chemistry I Laboratory: CHML 2045. Thompson, Brooks Cole Publishing, 2006-2007.
Chamely-Wiik, D., Aukszi B., Haky J., “General Chemistry II Laboratory: CHML 2046. Thompson, Brooks Cole Publishing, 2006-2007.
Chamely, D.; Carraher, C.E., Jr.; Haky, J.E. A synthetic strategy for the preparation of
polyphosphonate ester containing L-dopa for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease Polymer Preprints (ACS) 44(1) 974-975 2003.
Carraher, C.L., Carrhaer, C.E., Chamely D., Haky J., Synthesis of Levodopa,L-Dopa containing
Polymers from reaction with Organic Acid Dichlorides for the treatment of Parkinson’s
Disease J.Polym. Mater. 20 (3), 2003.
Chamely, Donna; Carraher Charles E., Jr. General topics: Molecular Imprinting for Molecular
Recognition. Polymer News 28(3), 86-88 2003.
Carraher, Charles E., Jr.; Chamely, Donna M.; Carraher, Shawn M.; Stewart, Herbert H. Kinetin
containing polymers derived from group IVB metallocene dichlorides in Everglades’s
restoration. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (2001), 85,381-382.
Carraher, Charles E., Jr.; Chamely, Donna M.; Carraher, Shawn M.; Stewart, Herbert H.; Learned,
Wesley; Helmy, James; Abey, Kumudi. Influence of plant growth hormone containing polymers on food crop
seed germination - kinetin and kinetin containing polymers. Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (2001), 85, 375-376.
Invited Talks and Workshops
Haky, J., Chamely. D., Louda, D., Carraher C.E., Roamnce, N., “Conceptually Based Interactive Activities for
Introductory Undergraduate Chemistry.” 18th BCCE, Ames, IA, United States, July 18-22, 2004.
Haky, J.E., Romance, N., Chamely, D.M., “Project ChemBOND: Effective Activities for General Chemistry.” 17th BCCE, Bellingham, WA, July 28-August 1, 2002.
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