Stacey Brydges
Chemical Education: Development of context-rich curriculum; Use of collaborative learning strategies in large lectures; Communication of chemistry
Contact Information
LPSOE of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Adjunct Faculty Member, SDSU/UCSD
Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED)
Office: Urey Hall 2262
Phone: 858-246-0993
Email:
sbrydges@ucsd.edu
Education
2003 Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, McMaster University, Canada
1996 B.Sc., Chemistry (Hons), McMaster University, Canada
Appointments
2004-8 , Lecturer/Assoc. Research Scientist, Columbia University
Awards and Academic Honors
2008-9
Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) Faculty Appreciation Award
2001
Dow Chemical Award for Excellence in Teaching
2000-2001
Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology
1999-2000
Manske-MacLean Bursary in Chemistry
1999
Science Leadership Scholarship
1998-2000
National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postgraduate Scholarship
1997-2001
McMaster University Centennial Scholarship
Research Interests
Our efforts in chemical education are underscored by a desire to develop the capacity and connections of K-21 (*includes K-12, post-secondary, and graduate) students, educators, and education systems, and to expand science literacy and communication through programs and pedagogical methods that provide all learners with meaningful experiences in the chemical sciences.
Primary Research Area
Chemical Education
Interdisciplinary interests