Education in Chemistry
The only magazine in the UK aimed at teachers of chemistry at all levels. It is written by its readers for its readers, and covers the whole spectrum of chemistry teaching from balanced science in secondary courses to the final stages of undergraduate courses.
Column
Are STEM subjects really difficult?
Two independent studies investigate whether some school subjects, notably science and maths, are more difficult than others
International advisory board for Education in Chemistry
Education in Chemistry invites practising chemistry teachers in the secondary and tertiary sectors from around the world to join its International Advisory Board
Medicinal compounds
John Mann, Queen's University Belfast, takes a look at drugs on the market. In this issue: an old drug for a new problem
Soundbite molecules
Simon Cotton, teacher at Uppingham School, takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives. In this issue: antifreeze
Exhibition Chemistry
Exhibition chemistry
Demonstrations designed to capture the student's imagination, by Adrian Guy of Blundell's School. In this issue: the real reactivity of aluminium
The Elements
The Elements
John Emsley, University of Cambridge, takes you on a tour of the periodic table. In this issue: Once so essential, now mired in controversy is bromine
Features
From waxes to riches
Supercritical carbon dioxide can be used to remove valuable chemicals, including waxes, from plants, the most widely available and cheap source of biomass in the world
Maths for chemists
Maths for chemists - what every chemistry student needs to know
Tips for teaching maths skills to our future chemists, by Paul Yates of Keele University In this issue: understanding algebra
Reviews
Molecules and medicine
E. J. Corey, B. Czakó and L. Kürti
IB diploma programme course companion: chemistry
Geoffrey Neuss
Developing scientific literacy: using news media in the classroom
Ruth Jarman and Billy McClune
Endpoint
Infochem
