B.S., 1996, University of Delaware Ph.D., 2001, Purdue University Visiting Assistant Professor, 2001-2002, East Carolina University

Chemistry Education

Inquiry methods in college and high school lab and lecture courses Authentic research modules in first- and second-year courses Mathematics preparedness for freshman chemistry Student placement in developmental and bridge-up math courses Uses of response systems ("clickers") in large chemistry lecture classrooms Professional development of teachers at the K-12 level through NEOCEx

Mathematics and Chemistry: Does a College-Level Mathematics Prerequisite Affect Success in Freshman Chemistry? Donovan, W.J. & Wheland, E. School Science and Mathematics, in press.

Placement Tools in Developmental and Bridge-Up Mathematics Courses. Donovan, W.J. & Wheland, E. Journal of Developmental Education (2008) 32(2), 2-11.

An Electronic Response System and Conceptests in General Chemistry Courses. Donovan, W.J. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2008) 27(4), 369-389.

Lessons Learned in Implementing Reforms in a Traditional Freshman Chemistry Course. Donovan, W.J. The Chemical Educator (2007) 12(4), 288-295.

Student Use of Web-Based Tutorial Materials and Their Understanding of Chemistry Concepts. Donovan, W.J. & Nakhleh, M.B. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2007) 26(4), 291-327.

Students' Use of Web-Based Tutorial Materials and Their Understanding of Chemistry Concepts. Donovan, W.J. & Nakhleh, M.B. Journal of Chemical Education (2001) 78(7), 975-980.

Evaluation of Interactive Technologies for Chemistry Web Sites: Educational Materials for Organic Chemistry. Nakhleh, M.B, Donovan, W.J., & Parrill, A.L. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2000) 19(4), 355-378.

Final Report: Evaluation of Interactive Technologies for Chemistry Web Sites: Educational Materials for Organic Chemistry. Nakhleh, M.B, Donovan, W.J., & Parrill, A.L. Report to the National Science Foundation, 1998. (NSF Grant No. HRD-9752985)