Robert Kerber


		Robert C. Kerber Distinguished Teaching Professor S.B., 1960, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1965, Purdue University; Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Award, 1973-74; SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1985-86; Academy of Teachers-Scholars, 2000-2003 (631) 632-7940 Email: robert.kerber@sunysb.edu Publications


	CHEMICAL EDUCATION My principal professional activities center about chemical education in its many forms. Classroom teaching involves principally general chemistry and organic chemistry, from the freshman to the graduate student level. Current areas of scholarly interest include: (1) the introduction of fresh case studies as a means of creating or enhancing classroom interest in chemical principles; (2) the ways in which terminology accepted by experienced practitioners impedes understanding by novices, and reform of archaic or outdated terminology; (3) use of ConcepTests and other means of maintaining and enhancing active intellectual involvement of students in chemistry classrooms.