Johnathan Chisam (he/they)

Johnathan (He/They) is 2nd year graduate student from rural middle Tennessee. They obtained their BS in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University. Before joining the Jardín Lab, Johnathan was part of an inorganic synthesis lab working on small molecule activation using heterogeneous catalysts. Now, using Stigma Theory and Situated Learning Theory, they are researching how undergraduate students with LGBTQ+ identities navigate group environments in introductory chemistry courses. They intend for their future work to include investigating how graduate students manage their LGBTQ+ identities while navigating the cis- and hetero- normative field of chemistry. They are passionate about helping others succeed in chemistry and actively attempt to help anyone who asks. Outside of research, Johnathan enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking, as well as raising Orchids and Gesneriads.

Ali Anderson (she/her)

Ali Anderson (she/her) is a first-year graduate student from Columbus, OH. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science with a minor in Chemistry at The Ohio State University and, after several years in the workforce, began to pursue graduate studies in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy before switching to study Chemical Education in the Jardín Lab. Ali's current research focuses on examining help-seeking behaviors and resource usage for introductory chemistry students to understand how course design can best support chemistry learning, particularly with the intention to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the university classroom. Inside the office, Ali enjoys listening to music without headphones on to subject everyone to her great taste in music. Outside of the office, she likes to spend her free time hanging out with friends, being actively involved at her church, and traveling when she can. 

Aryn Wolf (they/she)

Aryn (they/she) is a first-year graduate student originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to joining the Chemical Education department, they obtained a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Animal Science from Berry College and a master’s in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. They have over 5 years’ experience as a teaching assistant for The Ohio State University, having taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. In the Jardín lab, they are interested in creating a more equitable environment for neurodivergent students, with their current project using Ecological Systems Theory to understand how neurodivergent students experience their introductory chemistry learning environments. Outside of the lab, Aryn enjoys reading, crocheting, playing cozy video games, and cuddling with their cats.