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April 1, 2026
The latest edition of REAL Reactions is here! ⚗️ As…
The latest edition of REAL Reactions is here! ⚗️ As always, REAL Reactions is a space for chemistry educators to connect, share ideas, and spark new approaches to teaching. In this edition, we’re keeping the momentum from EDUCAUSE 2025, featuring: ✅ A welcome message from our very own Faculty Innovator, Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal, Ed.D.…
April 1, 2026
“We wanted to change the narrative around general chemistry.” –…
“We wanted to change the narrative around general chemistry.” – A Joseph Tamer, Deputy Director, Center for Education Through eXploration at @ASU Too often, students see general chemistry as a weed-out course, something to get through rather than to enjoy. When it’s hard to see the relevance of chemistry in everyday life, engagement drops. Joe…
April 1, 2026
Each mug of coffee, cocoa, or tea is a cozy…
Each mug of coffee, cocoa, or tea is a cozy moment, AND it's a chemistry lesson you can taste. ☕🧣 Roasted beans trigger the Maillard reaction. Polyphenols shift flavor with time. Even that smooth sip of hot chocolate? It’s theobromine and sugar crystals working together. Let’s break down what’s happening (aka, the STEM behind the…
April 1, 2026
When cold season hits, most people just reach for tissues……
When cold season hits, most people just reach for tissues… but at REAL CHEM, we also reach for chemistry. 🤧 Whether you're fighting off a foggy head, clogged sinuses, or an annoying fever, there’s a lot happening at the molecular level. Decongestants tighten blood vessels. Antihistamines block the signals that make your nose run. Fever…
April 1, 2026
During Nobel Week, we also honor the chemists whose genius…
During Nobel Week, we also honor the chemists whose genius shaped our world even without a medal. Dr. Percy Julian turned soybeans into lifesaving medicine and resilience into discovery. His legacy is one of grit, brilliance, and impact. A story not just of chemistry, but of courage. By extracting compounds from soybeans, Julian pioneered the…
April 1, 2026
Chemistry has always been at the heart of healing. In…
Chemistry has always been at the heart of healing. In honor of World AIDS Day, we’re tracing chemistry’s impact on modern medicine. By allowing scientists to identify viral reactions like HIV on the atomic scale, chemistry creates the pathway to global health breakthroughs that save lives. Together, the stories of chemists Gertrude Elion and Kizzmekia…
April 1, 2026
What happens when chemistry meets culture? Bakelite was the first…
What happens when chemistry meets culture? Bakelite was the first synthetic plastic and the spark that lit up modern design. Without it, the mass-produced plastic products that fill our homes and our favorite stores wouldn’t exist today. Born in a lab, embraced in homes, and now collected as vintage art, Bakelite shows us how innovation…
April 1, 2026
Computational and AI-assisted chemistry is already embedded across industries. Healthcare….
Computational and AI-assisted chemistry is already embedded across industries. Healthcare. Energy. Manufacturing. Climate science. The common thread is prediction. From predicting how a molecule binds to a protein to designing a better battery before it exists, chemists are using chemistry, data, and computation to make smarter decisions before real-world consequences occur. Swipe to explore a…
April 1, 2026
Wishing all professors, teachers, faculty members, and chemistry educators a…
Wishing all professors, teachers, faculty members, and chemistry educators a fantastic start to the Spring 2026 semester! 🎉 As Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal says, the REAL CHEM team is always here for support or a conversation. Whether you want to brainstorm a lesson idea, swap strategies, or just talk teaching, we’re in your corner. Don’t…
April 1, 2026
🌍 Happy World Environmental Education Day from the REAL CHEM…
🌍 Happy World Environmental Education Day from the REAL CHEM team! Chemistry lessons take place in labs, but also in our lakes, our lungs, and our atmosphere. Spreading environmental education helps us ask better questions about the world around us, from water quality and air pollution to the molecular roots of climate change. If you’re…
by Jesus Medina
Ever wonder what keeps your jacket warm, your car running,…
by Jesus Medina
You won’t find the term “weed-out course” in any official…
