This is who we are .... including who we were...
Current Members
Morgan Clark
Morgan graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Texas A&M University in May 2020. Recently, she graduated with her Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry from Iowa State University in December 2022. Morgan's research focuses on gamification and developing tools to help students learn chemistry.
Micke Reynders
Micke graduated with her Bachelor's in Chemistry from the University of Pretoria in May 2018. Recently, she graduated with her Master's degree in Chemistry Education from the University of Pretoria in December 2022. Micke's research focuses on fostering undergraduate general chemistry students' systems thinking skills by utilizing visual representations like concept maps and SOCMEs.
Previous Group Members
Graduate Students
| Student | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Emily King (PhD @ Iowa State: 2018-2024) | B.S. Northern Michigan University; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Anabelle Lolinco (PhD @Iowa State: 2018-2024) | B.S. Fresno State University; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Jiwoo An (PhD @ Iowa State: 2015-2020) | B.S. South Dakota State University; M.S. Iowa State University |
| John Baluyut (PhD @ Iowa State: 2012-2015) | B.S. Univ. of the Philippines Los Banos; MS. University of Connecticut; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Heather Caruthers (PhD @ Iowa State: 2009-2012) | B.S. Cedar Crest College; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Marsha Collins (PhD @ UWM: 2001-2005) | B.S Bradley University; . M.S. UW-Milwaukee |
| Chamila DeSilva (PhD @ Iowa State: 2009 - 2014) | B.S. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
| Luke Fisher (PhD @ UWM: 1995-1999) | B.S. Indiana University Northwest |
Jack Polifka (MS @ Iowa State (Sep 2015 Defense) - Human Computer Interaction (HCI)) PhD @ Iowa State (July 2021 Defense) - HCI) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point |
| Anna Prisacari (MS @ Iowa State in Human Computer Interaction) | B.S., M.A., St. Ambrose College |
| Jessica Reed (PhD @ Iowa State: 2011-2015) | B.S University of Iowa; MS University of Iowa |
| Michael VerHaag (PhD @Iowa State, 2007-2012) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
| Angela (Manders) Cannon (M.S. @ USD: 1992-1994) | B.S. Loras College (obtained PhD from Penn State) |
| Stanley Lubinga (M.S. @USD: 1990-1993) | B.A. University of Zambia |
| Kristin Machut (M.S. @UWM; 2006-2008) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
Postdoctoral Students
| Student | PhD Earned |
|---|---|
| Cindy Luxford (2013-2015) | B.S. Grand Valley State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Allie Brandreit-Harshman (2014-2015) | B.S. Saint Cloud State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Jennifer Brigham (2013-2014 - HHMI Postdoc) | B.S. Wittenberg University; PhD University of Washington |
| Kimberly Linenberger (2011 - 2013) | B.S. Central Missouri State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Jeffery Raker (2011 - 2013) | B.S. Ohio Northern; M.A. Bowling Green University; PhD Purdue University |
| Mike Slade (2011 - 2013, HHMI postdoc) | B.S. Emory University; PhD University of North Carolina |
| Mary Emenike (2010-11) | B.S. Nazareth College; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Megan Grunert (2010-11) | B.S. Indianapolis University; PhD Purdue University |
| Jacob Schroeder (2009-10) | B.S. South Dakota State University; PhD Iowa State University |
| Karen Knaus (2006-08) | B.S., PhD Cleveland State University |
| John Picione (2005-07) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; PhD University of Illinois - Chicago |
Undergraduate Research Assistants
| Student | About |
|---|---|
| Angel Toluwalase (expected graduation date Spring 2028) | ChemEducation project Spring 2024 - Fall 2025 |
| Christina Kindle (Graduated Fall 2017) | ChemEducation project Fall 2017 |
| Eric Anderson (Graduated Spring 2015) | ChemEducation project Fall 2013 |
| Christine Thomas (Graduated Spring 2015) | Computational project in 2013-14 |
| Kimberly Galyean (Graduated Fall 2013) | Working in industry in Illinois |
| Solomon Hughes (Graduated Spring 2012- ChemEducation) | Working in industry in Colorado |
| Diana Merritt (Graduated Spring 2011 - Chemistry Education) | Obtained MBA at the University of Kentucky, works for Humana |
Other Collaborators and Visitors to the Lab
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Prof. Jae-Ho Kim, Ajou University, Korea | Faculty Exchange Partner - UW-Milwaukee (2000-2001) |
| Prof. Kristen Murphy, UW-Milwaukee | Director of the Exams Insitute (Collaborator: 2005-present) |
| Prof. Chris Bauer, University of New Hampshire | Theodore Ashford Fellow 2010-2011 |
| Prof. Glen Loppnow, University of Alberta | Sabbatical Visitor Spring 2018 |
| Prof. Joseph Bariyanga, University of Hawaii - West Oahu | Associate Director of the Exams Institute (2002 - 2005) |