Professor Andre K. Isaacs

Professor Andre K. Isaacs
Department of Chemistry
College of the Holy Cross
Abstract

From Imposter to Impressor: Embracing Complex Identities in STEM

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, along with rapid technological advancements and shifting generational cultures, educators face unprecedented challenges in sparking the curiosity of budding scientists. This seminar is dedicated to navigating these challenges with enthusiasm and compassion, as we explore innovative approaches to teaching that will empower the next generation of learners, with special attention to those from historically excluded groups. The focus extends beyond the conventional methods and embraces cutting-edge technologies and inclusive pedagogy to create an engaging and accessible learning environment.

Andre K. Isaacs

Professor Isaacs is a native of Jamaica, André moved to the US to attend the College of the Holy Cross where he received his B.A. in Chemistry in 2005. He received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011 (under the guidance of Professor Jeffery D. Winkler) and worked as a post-doctoral researcher with Professor Richmond Sarpong at the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently an Associate Professor at the College of the Holy Cross. In addition to teaching courses in Organic Chemistry, he conducts research utilizing copper-mediated organic transformations. He uses his social media platform to challenge the normative culture in STEM and to increase visibility of queer and BIPOC scientists. 

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