About the Summit
As the field of chemistry undergoes significant advancements — the growing importance of interdisciplinary research, the integration of artificial intelligence, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability, among others — the undergraduate chemical sciences curricula must evolve. We must ensure that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of the new market.
With that in mind, NC State and its Integrative Sciences Initiative are excited to hold a one-day ChemEd Summit that aims to bring together members from the industrial, academic and state and federal chemical sciences community.
Date: March 8, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: NC State University, Talley Student Union, Coastal Ballroom
The event will have the following goals:
- Identify the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required in the dynamic landscape of the chemical/molecular sciences today
- Collaboratively develop a shared vision for the future of chemical/molecular sciences education, considering the evolving needs and challenges in the field
- Outline practical steps and initiatives that can be taken to realize our shared vision for advancing chemical sciences education in collaboration with the broader campus and industrial community
The ChemEd Summit is hosted by NC State University’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) in partnership with the Departments of Chemistry and Molecular and Structural Biochemistry and under the auspices of the College of Sciences Dean’s Faculty Fellow Program.
NC State is at the forefront of efforts to transform teaching, research and discovery in chemistry and other STEM fields through the ISI and through other transformative initiatives. These include the $140 million NC-General-Assembly-funded renovation of NC State’s primary chemistry building, Dabney Hall, and the university’s Carbon Electronics faculty cluster. The construction of a new $180 million Integrative Sciences Building (ISB), currently underway, will house interdisciplinary teaching and research focused on tackling societal grand challenges in human and non-human animal health and the environment. As such, the university is well-positioned to lead the effort to develop educational models and identify curricular changes that ensure students are well-prepared post-graduation.