schreiner

Rodney Schreiner

Email address: schreiner@chem.wisc.edu

Room Number: 
9349
Telephone Number: 
608-262-0215
Group Affiliation: 
Shakhashiri Group
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Research Description

The focus of my work is on the enhancement of communicating science in general and chemistry in particular to audiences of all sorts, with special emphasis toward introductory students and the general public. The main vehicle for this enhancement is the direct experience of phenomena through demonstrations and interactive experiences.

This work has resulted in the development of dozens of novel science demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and interactive exhibits. These results are disseminated through publication in books and journals, presentation of workshops and science shows, production of videos, and exhibitions in museums and science centers.

Awards and Honors

James W. Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award 2004
Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy 2000

Selected Publications

Anderson L, Wittkopp SM, Painter CJ, Liegel JJ, Schreiner R, Bell JA, et al. What Is Happening When the Blue Bottle Bleaches: An Investigation of the Methylene Blue-Catalyzed Air Oxidation of Glucose. Journal of Chemical Education. 2012;89:1425-1431.
Schreiner R. Color, Light, Vision, Perception. In: Chemical Demonstrations, A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry. 2011.
Shakhashiri BZ, Schreiner R. Chemical Kinetics. Stipes Pub Llc; 2005.
Shakhashiri BZ, Schreiner R. Chemical Equilibrium. Stipes Pub Llc; 2005.
Johnson KA, Schreiner R. A dramatic flame test demonstration. Journal of Chemical Education. 2001;78:640.