🧪 How can science researchers and educators bridge the research-practice gap?Today on ⁠Science with Impact⁠, we explore the significant challenges faced by high school chemistry educators and practitioners in accessing current research in chemistry education with Ryan Johnson.🤔 Who is this for?This episode offers valuable perspectives for both educators and researchers in the field of chemistry education.📋 What is it about?In this insightful discussion, Ryan Johnson, a high school and college chemistry educator from Colorado Springs, Colorado, addresses the significant challenges practitioners face in accessing chemistry education research. The conversation explores the significance of connection and mentorship, the influence of bridging high school and college chemistry education, and practical steps to make research more accessible and applicable in the classroom. Emphasizing the value of professional learning communities and structural support, the educator highlights the need for systemic changes to make science education research more inclusive of practitioners.⌚️ Time Stamps00:00 Introduction 00:42 Background 02:07 Challenges in Chemistry Education 05:13 Building Connections and Overcoming Obstacles 07:25 The Importance of Mentorship 09:31 Making Research Accessible and Applicable 12:33 Bridging the Research-Practitioner Gap 19:21 Future Aspirations and Closing Remarks📣 GuestRyan Johnson | Chemistry Instructor: United States Air Force Academy/Prep School📄 ResourcesJohnson, R. (2022). Bridging the Divide Between Chemistry Educators and Chemistry Education Researchers, Journal of Chemical Education. 99 (11), 3631-3632. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c01035. Rosa, V. (2023). Writing practically-relevant education research, Volume 1 (2023). Journal of Broader Impacts in STEM. https://doi.org/10.21428/a70c814c.fade888d/39138e86.🎙️ Who is the host?Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D., founded Cuvette Collective to partner with scientists in bridging the gap between academic research and societal impact. A leading voice in transforming how researchers demonstrate, measure, and amplify their societal implications, Dr. Rosa combines expertise in chemistry, graphic design, animation, and statistics to innovate science communication solutions collaboratively.* Connect Professionally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/* Connect Personally: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarosaphd/🙌🏽 How can you help the podcast?Level 1: If you found this content helpful, please subscribe!⁠Subscribe⁠Level 2: Already subscribed? Share with a colleague!⁠Share this newsletter with your favorite colleague 😊⁠Level 3: Want to go further? Become a monthly Benefactor 🌎 , supporting grants for scientists to broaden their impact.⁠Become a Benefactor⁠🌎 About Science with Impact:⁠We help research scientists, centers, and organizations translate their technical work into measurable and memorable broader societal impacts.

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