My primary research interests are in Chemical and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education, including an assessment of the impact of pedagogical interventions on student learning, development and perception. Some research questions include: What is the impact of student engagement in undergraduate research and mentoring on retention and student success? Are there differences on impact within certain sub-populations? E.g. First generation, transfer students, under-represented minorities etc.; How does undergraduate research involvement (within and outside of the curriculum) affect changes in student learning outcomes?

Chamely-Wiik, D., Holman, M., Kirsch, P., Meeroff, D., and Peluso, J. Scaffolding the development of student research skills for capstone experiences: A multi-disciplinary approach. Council of Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 2014, 34(4), 18-25, 2014. Chamely-Wiik, D., Haky, J., Louda, D., Romance. “SQER3: An Instructional Framework for Using Scientific Inquiry to Design Classroom Demonstrations.” Journal of Chemical Education, 2014, 91 (3), 329–33, 2014. Chamely-Wiik, D. Haky, J., Galin J. “From Bhopal to Cold Fusion: A Case Study Approach to Writing Assignments in Honors General Chemistry.” Journal of Chemical Education, 89 (4), 502–508, 2012. Chamely-Wiik, D. Galin, J., Kasdorf, K. Haky, J. “Combining Chemistry and College Writing: A New Model for an Honors Undergraduate Chemistry Course.” Honors in Practice, 5, 77-96, 2009. Carraher, C.E., Chamely-Wiik, D., Carraher S.M., Barot, G., Stewart, H. “Synthesis of Group IV B Metallocene Polymers Containing the Plant Growth Hormone Kinetin, and their influences on the seed germination of old and damaged food crop seed.” Journal of Polymer Materials. 24 (2), 149-162, 2007.