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Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education Conference ViCEPHEC21 (16-20 August 2021)

16–20 Aug 2021
University of Glasgow (virtual)
Europe/London timezone

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Plenary Session 4

20 Aug 2021, 10:00
University of Glasgow (virtual)

University of Glasgow (virtual)

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Plenary Session 4

  • Nicolas Labrosse (University of Glasgow)

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  1. 20. Welcome
    Prof. Stephany Biello (University of Glasgow)
    20/08/2021, 10:00
  2. 21. Keynote: Digital practice: Blending ideas for a winning formula
    Dr Vicki Dale (University of Glasgow)
    20/08/2021, 10:10
    Talk

    What does innovation mean in STEM higher education? And how can we create space for reflection to encourage innovation? Drawing on the outcomes of a recent study of STEM educators’ characteristics and participation in developmental opportunities in relation to technology-enhanced learning and teaching (TELT), and examples of digital practice from chemistry and physics education, this keynote...

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  3. 22. Contributed talk: RSC Women in Chemistry: Making the Difference
    Saskia O'Sullivan (University of Oxford)
    20/08/2021, 11:00
    Talk

    During the global pandemic, the University of Oxford co-ordinated and set up a multi-institution online open-access project promoting women working in the chemical sciences. The project pro- vides an opportunity for girls aged approx. 10-14 (Upper KS2-KS3 or equivalent) and their support- ers to engage in creative and enjoyable practical challenges linked to current chemical sciences research...

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  4. 23. Contributed talk: The relationship between a sense of belonging and well-being in male and female undergraduate physics students
    Ewan Bottomley (University of St. Andrews)
    20/08/2021, 11:15
    Talk

    Coined ‘the social cure’, a strong sense of social support has been associated with greater health and well-being (Jetten, Haslam, & Alexander, 2012). However, recent research has suggested that women in physics undergraduate degrees report a lesser sense of belonging on their course, com- pared to men (Seyranian et al., 2018). Consequentially, we hypothesised that, as they are an under-...

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  5. 24. Contributed talk: Every Chemist a Programmer
    Kevin Cowtan (University of York)
    20/08/2021, 11:30
    Talk

    Computing as a discipline suffers from a significant gender imbalance, with the imbalance in com- puter programming being particularly pronounced. I review the evolution of the way I have taught programming, from early courses which reinforced these biases, to my latest python programming course which is delivered in the first year of an undergraduate chemistry degree. In an already heavy...

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  6. 25. Contributed talk: Measuring Student Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Chemical Sciences
    Dylan Williams (University of Leicester)
    20/08/2021, 11:45
    Talk

    In order to better support the diverse needs of all students, the School of Chemistry at the Univer- sity of Leicester has designed an inclusive induction programme which aims to develop a strong sense of community at the start of its undergraduate degree programmes. Developing strong learn- ing communities has numerous potential benefits including improved student retention, enhanced student...

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