Introduction to Laboratory Safety for Graduate Students: An Active- Learning Endeavor

Authors

David J. Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Olivia F. Williams, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Danianne Mizzy, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFollow
Therese F. Triumph, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Catherine R. Brennan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dawn C. Mason, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
David S. Lawrence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-22-2019

Journal / Book Title

Journal of Chemical Education 96

Abstract

A laboratory-safety course has been developed that is designed to introduce first-year graduate students to the array of dangers associated with research in the chemical sciences. We describe the challenges of creating an impactful course that seeks to convey practical laboratory-safety information in a classroom setting for students with a diverse array of interests. In particular, we have found that a flipped-classroom model highlighting case studies creates a concrete experience that actively engages course participants. In addition, the introduction of various pedagogical tools, including active-learning techniques (field trips, role-playing games, and group projects), were triggered in large part by recommendations from the students themselves.

DOI

10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00774

Journal ISSN / Book ISBN

1938-1328

MSU Digital Commons Citation

Hill, David J.; Williams, Olivia F.; Mizzy, Danianne; Triumph, Therese F.; Brennan, Catherine R.; Mason, Dawn C.; and Lawrence, David S., "Introduction to Laboratory Safety for Graduate Students: An Active- Learning Endeavor" (2019). Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works. 74.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/spraguelib-facpubs/74

Published Citation

David J. Hill, Olivia F. Williams, Danianne P. Mizzy, Therese F. Triumph, Catherine R. Brennan, Dawn C. Mason, and David S. Lawrence Journal of Chemical Education 2019 96 (4), 652-659 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00774