Chem ED-Virtual Seminar
The Chemistry Education Division of Chemical Institute of Canada brings together members in the field of Chemistry Education.
The goals of our seminar series are:
- Foster community and sharing of expertise among Chemistry Education Division members
- Provide to educators who may not always have access to wider community audiences opportunities to share their teaching and learning scholarship and activities.
- Provide a platform for traditionally marginalized voices in chemistry education, including those in non-traditional faculty roles.
- Provide opportunities for discussion of topics and for conversations in formats not commonly seen in departmental speaker events or conference presentations.
We are pleased to introduce a new series of virtual talks covering a wide range of topics in chemistry education, including laboratory education, online learning analytics and assessment, chemistry in Indigenous culture, BIPOC experiences in chemistry academia and much more.
How to join:
- Once you have registered for the seminar series, you will receive a unique link to access the webinar. Please do not distribute this link.
- Registration will be confirmed for all upcoming sessions.
Upcoming events & speakers
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026, 11:30 AM (ET)
AI in Chemistry Education
- Rashmi Venkateswaran
University of Ottawa - Jason Pearson
University of Prince Edward Island
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, 11:00 AM (ET)
Indigenization and Reconciliation in Chemistry Education
- Vincent Ziffle
First Nations University of Canada - Jess Allingham
Thompson Rivers University - Noah Depner
University of British Columbia - W. Stephen McNeil
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Past events
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025, 12:00 PM (ET)
Bridging the Gap for Future Scientists: Canada-Wide High School Teacher Panel with Beaumier Award Winner
- Donna Labun
Kelvin High School - Patrick Crewdson
Thames Valley District School Board - Wendy Cooluris
South Kamloops Secondary - Robbie Kailley
J.N. Burnett Secondary School
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 PM (ET)
Choose your own Adventure: A Mantra for Course (and Career) Development [Margaret-Ann Armour Award Lecture]

- Angela Crane, MCIC
Dalhousie University
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 PM (ET)
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: A Story of Collaboration and Curricular Renewal in Organic Chemistry [CIC Award for Chemistry Education Lecture]

- Barb Morra, MCIC
University of Toronto
Monday, Mar 3, 2025, 1:00 PM (ET)
Preparing a Teaching Portfolio: Guidance & Practical Tips
- Brett McCollum
Thompson Rivers University - Elizabeth McGinitie
University of Alberta - Shannon Accettone
Trent University
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Contact the Organizer
W. Stephen McNeil
Associate Professor, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Canada
PhD, University of British Columbia
Website
stephen.mcneil@ubc.ca@wsmcneil