Oxidation of Ethidium Using TAML Activators: A Model for High School Research Performed in Partnership with University Scientists

A chemical research program at a public high school has been developed. The full-year Advanced Chemical Research class (ACR) in the high school enrolls 20–30 seniors each year, engaging them in long-term experimental projects. Through partnerships involving university scientists, ACR high school stu...

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Published in:	Journal of chemical education Vol. 90; no. 3; pp. 326 - 331
Main Authors:	Pueyo, Natalie C, Raub, Andrew G, Jackson, Sean, Metz, Madalyn M, Mount, Allegra C, Naughton, Kyle L, Eaton, Ashley L, Thomas, Nicole M, Hastings, Peter, Greaves, John, Blumberg, Bruce, Collins, Terrence J, Sogo, Steven G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Chemical Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc 12-03-2013 Division of Chemical Education, Inc and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society American Chemical Society
Subjects:	Adolescents Advanced Courses Biology Chemistry College School Cooperation College students Hands on Science High Schools Molecular Biology Occupations Organic chemistry Oxidation Partnerships Partnerships in Education Research projects Science education Science Experiments Science Instruction Scientific Concepts Scientists Secondary School Science Secondary school students Solvers Spectroscopy Students Hands-On Learning/Manipulatives Oxidation/Reduction Laboratory Instruction Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Green Chemistry High School/Introductory Chemistry Curriculum Inquiry-Based/Discovery Learning Problem Solving/Decision Making UV-Vis Spectroscopy
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Summary:	A chemical research program at a public high school has been developed. The full-year Advanced Chemical Research class (ACR) in the high school enrolls 20–30 seniors each year, engaging them in long-term experimental projects. Through partnerships involving university scientists, ACR high school students have had the opportunity to explore a number of highly sophisticated original research projects. As an example of the quality of experimental work made possible through these high school–university partnerships, this article describes the development of a novel method for the oxidation of ethidium bromide, a mutagen commonly used in molecular biology. Data collected from ACR alumni show that the ACR program is instrumental in encouraging students to pursue careers in scientific fields and in creating life-long problem-solvers.
ISSN:	0021-9584 1938-1328
DOI:	10.1021/ed3001039