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    Author: Michelle Richards-Babb

    I am Professor of Chemistry in the C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry (https://www.chemistry.wvu.edu/) at West Virginia University. In addition, I am the Director of the institutional Office of Undergraduate Research (https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/). I attended Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA for my undergraduate degree of ACS certified B.S. in Chemistry. I attended Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA for my Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Research Interests: I am a chemist with a strong educational teaching and research focus. My research has focused on holistic enhancement and assessment of the chemistry learning experience, including all aspects of the chemistry experience (e.g., lecture, lab & out-of-class homework/review). My current research includes undergraduate research experience - short/long-term effects and academic persistence. I work with graduate students to develop their teaching in a project-based teaching practicum course that addresses current issues and trends in chemistry education.

    Don’t miss the West Virginia Academic Year Undergraduate Research Models webinar

    What? Short presentation and Q&A on successful academic year research modelsWho Should Attend? Faculty, administrators and staff at institutions throughout West VirginiaWhen? Tuesday, November 10,…

    Michelle Richards-Babb October 26, 2020
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    Global MindED First Gen Session

    Global MindED is offering a lot of incredible webinars this summer This one in particular seems relevant to all our students: “The Power of First…

    Michelle Richards-Babb May 8, 2020
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    Dr. Gay Stewart Authors Physics Text

    First2 member and WVU Professor Dr. Gay Stewart was recently recognized for long-form scholarship at WVU in her authorship of the textbook "College Physics for the…

    Michelle Richards-Babb April 28, 2020
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    First2 Students Present at WVU’s Virtual Symposium

    Hello: West Virginia University's 4th Annual Undergraduate Spring Symposium is now live! The symposium is an opportunity to celebrate undergraduate scholarly activity (research/creative endeavors) from WVU students and…

    Michelle Richards-Babb April 16, 2020
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    Successful Virtual Conversation on First Gen Issues (See the Video)

    First-generation college students and their student allies enrolled in the WVU Honors College's Ambassadors for Change class at West Virginia University hosted a Virtual Conversation…

    Michelle Richards-Babb April 14, 2020
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    WVU’s Virtual Undergraduate Spring Symposium – First2 Student Presenters

    Hi Everyone: Similar to others, West Virginia University's Office of Undergraduate Research pivoted to take its spring undergraduate research symposium virtual about a month ago.…

    Michelle Richards-Babb April 11, 2020
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    April 13 Virtual Campus Conversation on First Gen Issues

    WVU's "Ambassadors For Change" would like to invite you to a virtual event on first-generation collegiate issues. The goal of the Ambassadors for Change class is…

    Michelle Richards-Babb March 17, 2020
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    First2 Network Article in The Exponent Telegram

    See an article on the First2 Network in The Exponent Telegram. The article features First2's Joanna Burt-Kinderman, Tyler Davis and Hannah Petronek. Good job representing…

    Michelle Richards-Babb February 24, 2020
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    First 2 Students Represent SPOT a WV Science Bowl

    First2 Students Izzy Hurley and Jordan Means spent their afternoon at the West Virginia state Science Bowl on Saturday Feb. 8, 2020. As part of…

    Michelle Richards-Babb February 8, 2020
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    Faculty-Student Engagement Working Group – Successful In-Person Jan. 10-11, 2020 Meeting

    The First2 Faculty-Student Engagement Working Group held a successful in-person meeting at Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV. Special thanks to Michelle Mabry, Chair of…

    Michelle Richards-Babb January 20, 2020
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