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Chemistry Education, Science Literacy, and the Liberal Arts. 2007 George C. Pimentel Award

A. Truman Schwartz

Department of Chemistry, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN 55105

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (11), p 1750

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1750

Publication Date (Web): November 1, 2007

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History, Education, and Documentation

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A. Truman Schwartz, the winner of the 2007 winner of the George C. Pimentel Award, discusses his views on chemistry education, science literacy, and the liberal arts.

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Continuing Education

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Chemical Education Research

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Award Address

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Professional Development

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