Chemistry Education Research (CER)

Graduate Program

Unique Features of Miami's CER Graduate Program 

As with most CER programs, our Ph.D. students take courses in traditional chemistry disciplines and conduct dissertation research. What makes our program unique are the CER courses taught in the chemistry department by CER faculty and the cognate research projects focused on improving undergraduate laboratory instruction.

Research Groups in CER

Ellen Yezierski conducts research on inquiry, teacher change, mechanics of instruction, and high school teacher professional development. 

Graduate Courses in Chemistry Education 

CHM 511     Learning Theories in Chemistry Education

CHM 515     Chemical Misconceptions and Conceptual Change

CHM 730     Seminar in Chemistry Education

All graduate students at Miami also have the opportunity to earn: 

Certificate in College Teaching

Application Information 

Application Information for Miami University CER Program