Linda Cummings (Singing Chemist)
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Linda Cummings (Singing Chemist)
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Assoc teaching professor of chemistry (Ret) at the U of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Co-chair of ChemEd 2025. Love to hike, knit, travel, bird watch, sing and play the pipe organ. Travel to Japan regularly!
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Can’t wait to see you!
So excited to be on my way to #ChemEd25! Can’t wait to be back with my chemistry people! 🥽🧪
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Hey, #iTeachChem! Who else will be at @chemed2025co.bsky.social ? Come to my workshop at 2:30 on Wednesday (why is my calendar on PDT??)

Also, why are there so many other talks I want to see during this time slot??
Are you registered for ChemEd? #ITeachChem
“Y” should you come to #ChemEd2025? (YTTRIUM days left!! 🥳) “Whether you're looking to gain new insights into teaching, network with fellow educators, or explore Colorado's stunning outdoors, ChemEd 2025 offers something for everyone” according to chemedx.org/blog/join-us... 😊
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There are CERIUM days left until #ChemEd2025! This silvery metal is commonly used in blue LEDs (like those obnoxious ones in holiday lights that make your eyes go fuzzy! 😆) Learn more at learn.mines.edu/chemed2025
Congratulations Kelly! #ITeachChem
Congratulations Kelly Warner for winning the 50% off ChemEd2025 registration!
Shout out to ChemEd2025 Platinum Sponsor Carolina Science Education! Not only have they financially sponsored ChemEd2025 💸, they're ALSO providing chemicals for our amazing lab workshops 🧪, AND googles for attendees 🥽. THANK YOU for your support!

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While signing up for #ChemEd2025, be sure to check out the “Meet the Committee” page, to learn more about our incredible folks, working behind the scenes to plan this conference! #iTeachChem #ChemEd @ChemEd2025
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Show how a mass spectrometer identifies unknown substances by making a paper model of one! Learn more here: bit.ly/2SSZl63

#EduSky #SciTeachUK #massspec #iteachchem #chemistryteacher #chemistry #massspectrometry #massspectrometer
As you register for #ChemEd2025, you might consider adding a tour to your registration! Some of the opportunities we'll be offering are tours to @noaa.gov @ncar-ucar.bsky.social, and NREL! Check out learn.mines.edu/chemed2025/tou… for more details#ITeachCheme#ChemEdEd @chemed2025co.bsky.social
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Come join us in Colorado for @chemed2025co.bsky.social !
Today is the day!! Early bird registration for #ChemEd2025 opens! Head over to learn.mines.edu/chemed2025/reg… to sign up for the best chemistry conference of the year! 🥳🧪
Try searching which factors do not affect reaction rate 🤦🏻‍♀️
Did you hear? The deadline has been extended to Jan 21st! Get those proposals on! #iTeachChem #ChemEd
Have you been meaning to submit a proposal for ChemEd2025? It’s not too late! The deadline is Jan 15th! learn.mines.edu/chemed2025/s... #ITeachChem
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For the evening crowd: I put words to my nagging concerns, which last semester became fully realized fears, about how students use generative AI - despite the very real harms that generative AI has caused and continues to cause.

We have a lot to think about as we write our syllabi.
The ethical case for resisting AI
I had my moment of reality regarding generative AI in my chemistry and physics classes this past term. I’ve always had the student frustration “I can’t Google your homework problems!” as a point of…
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Have you been meaning to submit a proposal for ChemEd2025? It’s not too late! The deadline is Jan 15th! learn.mines.edu/chemed2025/s... #ITeachChem