Anna Curtis

Teaching Assistant Professor

Not Accepting Doctoral Students

   Kenan Laboratories C147E
   919-962-3804
   accurtis@email.unc.edu

Chemistry Education

My graduate work focused on understanding the electronic dynamics in semiconductor nanomaterials with applications in solar cell technology as well as studying students’ ability to think scientifically in the general chemistry classroom. The current focus of my research lies in chemical education, particularly in course assessment and reform. I have been involved in curriculum development for the general chemistry classroom and laboratory with a focus on scientific thinking and inclusion.

As both a teacher and researcher I am committed to constantly improving my knowledge of current research and best practices in chemical education as well as incorporating this knowledge into my teaching. I believe that it is essential to both implement these best practices and to continuously assess their effect on student learning. My interest in chemical education is driven by my belief that, with the right attitude and environment, all students are capable of learning chemistry.

B.S. Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2012; Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, 2018; Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Radford University, 2018-2019; Teaching Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2019-present.