Rhode island
computational chemistry
Summer institute
computational chemistry
Summer institute
Topics of Projects
New lab exercises for high school chemistry
New computational methods
Weakly bound molecular clusters
Coordination complexes
Metal centers in metalloproteins
Quantitative structure property relationship for carbohydrates
Non-covalent interactions in solids
Contact
Glênisson de Oliveira
Research at the Summer Institute
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This is a four-week summer research opportunity for Providence
chemistry teachers who are certified to teach chemistry or physics
(other school districts may be considered, depending on availability of
space and equipment)
• Providence teachers may receive a stipend from PPSD. Stipends will also be available for students.
• Coursework is required of teachers (June 18th – June 29th) – see link (tuition waved for research participants). Graduate credits are offered.
• Participants will conduct a short research project over four weeks (July 2nd – July 27th).
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Computational chemistry will be used to address issues of interest to
physical, inorganic, organic, and biological chemists.
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Projects will involve the participation of teachers, as well as college
and high school students. Teachers will gain experience mentoring
high school students in inquiry activities. Students will gain
first-hand research experience.
• Teachers will bring new models to the classroom using an inquiry format.
• A mobile lab will be available to bring new technology to high school classrooms.
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Researchers/experts in computational chemistry from a variety of
institutions will present seminars and workshops.
• Participants will present their findings at an out-of-state conference (July 29th – July 31st).
To be added to waiting list, please contact Glênisson de Oliveira at
gdeoliveira@ric.edu
