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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PAID 2020 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience at WVU
Undergraduates are encouraged to apply to engage in scholarly activity (research/creative work) via the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at WVU. Applications are now…