Kevin Shea

Professor of Chemistry

Smith College

Affiliations

Chemistry

Smith College

Department Of Chemistry

Department Of Mathematical Sciences

Department Of Psychology

Department of Film and Media Studies

Kevin Shea is currently serving as a Chemistry Professor of Chemistry at Smith College.

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Kevin Shea

Smith College

Professor of Chemistry

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Neglected Nematodes: The Neurolenin Story. (2021)

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First-Semester Organic Chemistry During Covid-19: Prioritizing Group Work, Flexibility, and Student Engagement. Journal of Chemical Education (2020)

Leslie A. NickersonKevin M. Shea

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Semester-Long Course-Based Research Project in Second-Semester Organic Chemistry: Synthesizing Potential Lead Compounds for the Treatment of a Neglected Tropical Disease. Journal of Chemical Education (2020)

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Student Use of Classroom Response Systems to Promote Active Learning. ACS symposium series (2019)

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Beyond Clickers, Next Generation Classroom Response Systems for Organic Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education (2016)

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Differential Potency of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanol Isomers for Positive Modulation of Gabaa Receptor Currents,. (2016)

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Literature-Based Problems for Introductory Organic Chemistry Quizzes and Exams. Journal of Chemical Education (2016)

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: Manuscript Review to Assess Graduating Chemistry Majors,. (2016)

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The “Phunger Games”: Manuscript Review to Assess Graduating Chemistry Majors. Journal of Chemical Education (2016)

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8: Developing a Faculty Learning Community Grounded in the Science of How People Learn. To improve the academy (2013)

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