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About Us

The Randles Research Group is a Chemistry Education Research Group based at the University of Central Florida. Our mission is to probe at student understanding and develop the learning opportunities for K-16 students studying chemistry. We conduct research associated with six broad themes. Those themes are:

  1. Problem-solving and assessment
  2. Communities of Practice in Web2.0 learning environments (project on hold)
  3. The reflective practice of undergraduate learning assistants and graduate teaching assistants
  4. The use of Multiple literacies and Threshold Concepts models to develop K-16 chemistry and biology curriculum
  5. Monitoring student mental health in general and organic chemistry courses.
  6. Using AI assisted Apps to support student academic advising

Grants and Awards

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EDU- 2225185 Teachers’ Interpretation, Implementation, and Assessment of Chemistry Information Literacy in K-12 Students

EDU- 2050606 Empowering STEM Teachers with Earned Doctorates: A Noyce Program for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Teachers

EES- 2421299 Collaborative Research: HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Infusing Intentionality for Success by Transforming STEM Gateway Courses at Two HSIs Utilizing AI and Big Data