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Biography

Dr. Alicia Paterno is a Teaching Associate Professor within the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Her primary role involves instructing general chemistry courses 121 and 122, where she delivers lectures and oversees the coordination of recitations and laboratories. Additionally, she provides mentorship to graduate students as they navigate their teaching assignments in general chemistry. Dr. Paterno is also actively engaged in teaching the introduction to chemistry course.

Beyond her dedication to teaching, Dr. Paterno regularly participates in the Biennial Conference in Chemical Education, absorbing new teaching methodologies and technological advancements. She takes an active role in organizing a symposium focused on enhancing student engagement in large chemistry classes.

Education

  • Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Illiniois: Urbana-Champaign
  • B.S., Chemistry, Ithaca College

 

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  1. Kuhel, J.J.; Wheeler, M.C.; Miele, P.E.; Holder, D.A.; Johnson, B.G.; Paterno Parsi, A.A. and Madura, J.D. “Quantitative Impact of an Artificial Intelligence Tutoring System on Student Performance in Chemical Formulas.” Chem. Educator, 2010, 15, 455-460.
  2. Paterno Parsi, A.; Parsi, A.; Pintauer, T.; Gelmini, L.; Hilts, R.W. Complete and Selected Solutions Manual for General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications, 10th & 11th editions, Pearson, 2010 & 2016.
  3. George, N.; Morante, S.; Paterno Parsi, A.; Parsi, A.; Shaginaw, K.; Kramer, M. Complete and Selected Solutions Manual for Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 1st & 2nd Canadian Edition. Pearson, 2013 & 2016.
  4. “Making the Transition from Traditional Online Homework to ALEKS in General Chemistry,” 23rd Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), Grand Valley State University, Summer 2014.
  5. “Improving the culture of safety through student-led initiatives,” 24th Biennial Conference in Chemical Education (BCCE), University of Northern Colorado, Summer 2016.
  6. “Training Science Graduate Student Teaching Assistants,” 25th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), Notre Dame, Summer 2018.
  7. “Using Aktiv Chemistry to Enhance Active Learning in General Chemistry,” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), Purdue University, Summer 2022.
  • General Chemistry 121 (Lecture and Lab)
  • General Chemistry 122 (Lecture and Lab)