Graduate Students
Our Graduate Chemistry Education Research Program
Starting in Fall 2023 the Chemistry Graduate Program will offer a specific concentration in Chemistry Education Research. Previously graduate students in Chemistry Education Research took the Chemistry PhD concentration. The new program is very similar to the other Chemistry concentrations offered by the department, however, you can take education research methods and theory classes for your elective courses. This means that you have the opportunity to develop a wide set of skills that you might need for your graduate research and future careers.
How to Apply
UCF operates an application process through the College of Graduate Studies. This means that you must apply through the College of Graduate Studies to be considered for our Chemistry Graduate Program. We do not offer a direct application through a prospective PI. Once you have submitted your application through the College of Graduate Studies, your application is forwarded to the Departments Admissions Committee for Review. Please use the following link for your applications.
Questions?
For questions about our Chemistry Program you should contact our departmental Graduate Program Coordinator Dr Huo. She will be able to answer more detailed questions about the program and requirements.
For Questions about the research conducted in the Randles Research Group, you may contact Dr Randles directly.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Chemistry Education Research in our Group
Undergraduate students conducting research in our group will join one of the 5 research projects we offer. During your time in the group, you will complete professional development training in education research techniques, ethics for research using human participants, be involved with data collection and/or analyze project data. You will be mentored by both me and another member of our team.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the Randles Research Group for your undergraduate research, please reach out to Dr Randles directly through email including your CV and grade transcripts. In the email, please indicate which project you are interested in and how this project will help you achieve your future career aspirations and how you might benefit the project.
Our group accepts undergraduate students from Chemistry, Education, Computer Science and Learning Sciences.
Questions?
For questions about the research conducted in the Randles Research Group and your application, you may contact Dr Randles directly.
K-12 Teachers
Teachers Involved with Research
K-12 Teachers bring an extraordinary set of skills to education research and provide field-initiated perspectives that are unique to their position. This makes them invaluable as stakeholders in the research process. We offer these opportunities during the summer semester. During that time, like our undergraduate program, you will conduct professional training in education research techniques, ethics for research using human participants, and be involved with research activities including data collection and analysis.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining the Randles Research Group for your summer experience, please reach out to Dr Randles directly through email including your CV. In the email, please indicate which project you are interested in and how this project will help you achieve your future career goals and how your skills will help support the project.
We accept applications from K-12 science teachers across the K-12 sector. This includes Elementary teachers who instruct science, middle school science teachers and high school chemistry teachers.
Questions?
For questions about the research conducted in the Randles Research Group and your application, you may contact Dr Randles directly.