Nathan J Turner

I serve as a Lecturer for the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Though my main responsibility is teaching the introductory chemistry series, General Chemistry I to Organic Chemistry I, my research expertise and interest are in the field of Chemical Education.

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Louisiana Tech University
Ph.D. in Chemistry, South Dakota State University

Specialization in Teaching

I teach the full introductory series, General Chemistry I (CHM 101) and General Chemistry II (CHM 102). I also teach Organic Chemistry I (CHM 211).

Research Interests

Though my position is teaching specific, my research interests involve integrating Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry learning in large lecture courses, cognitive load, survey development for assessing learning, and gamification for chemistry.

Professional Service

I currently serve as the Chair of the Eastern North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society, a member of the department outreach committee, and the coordinator for the Virtual Reality Lab.

Community Engagement

Along with Dr. Elizabeth Walters and the outreach committee, I help to facilitate and host Sidewalk Chemistry, the annual outreach event where we conduct experiments for the public.