Jeffrey R. Appling
Associate Professor
(864) 656-5009
267 Hunter Chemistry Laboratories
Chemical Education, Physical Chemistry
E-mail: japplin@clemson.edu
Boring hompage: http://chemistry.clemson.edu/people/appling.htm
Dr. Appling earned his B.S. (1980) in
textile chemistry and his Ph.D. (1985) in physical chemistry at
the Georgia Institute of Technology. As a postdoctoral research
associate at Brookhaven National Laboratory, he worked with Dr.
Michael White on photoionization and photodissociation using synchrotron
and laser-based techniques. He taught at the University of Kentucky
(1987-92) before joining the faculty at Clemson University as
director of general chemistry.
As Director of General Chemistry, Dr. Appling coordinates the
100-level chemistry courses. He provides oversight to the interacting
mechanisms needed to teach approximately 3000 students per year.
These curriculum elements include the course outline, the common
exam system, computer assignments, the course web site, and the
classroom demonstration lab. He also guides discussion of curriculum
adjustments and program changes.
Dr. Appling's research activities involve development of new materials
and methods to improve instruction in general chemistry and the
study skills of general chemistry students. Current projects include
exploring the ability of students to learn chemistry using computers.
Investigation avenues include the use of CD-ROM technology, web-based
learning, potential gender bias, and in-class computerized activities.
Dr. Appling is currently a co-author of Discover Chemistry, an
interactive learning program for general chemistry. This CD is
very user-centered, with constant user interaction. These tutorials
were created as active-learning supplements, with elements of
exploration and application built in.
Sample Publications and
Software
" Math
Survival Guide: Tips for Science Students ," Second Edition,188
pages, John Wiley and Sons (2003).
"
Discover Chemistry Web Site"Brooks/Cole Publishing, Monterey
(1999).
"
Discover
Chemistry CD-ROM Version 2.0,"Brooks/Cole Publishing,
Monterey (1998).
"Odd-parity Autoionizing Levels of Atomic Arsenic,"
J. Electron Spec. Rel. Phen., 85, 93 (1997).
" Discover
Chemistry CD-ROM," 637 MB, West Educational Publishing,
Minneapolis (1996).
"Electronic Homework Passes First Large Scale Test,"
Computers in Chemical Education Newsletter, Spring 1995.
"State Selective Production of Phosphorus Ions via Multiphoton
Ionization of Atomic Phosphorus," J. Chem. Phys. 1994,
101, 2659.
" Math
Survival Guide: Tips for Science Students ," 125 pages,
John Wiley and Sons (1994).
"Sodium D Line Emission from Pickles," J. Chem. Ed.
1993, 70, 250-251.
Awards
- Clemson University Board of Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence,
April 1998.
- College Award of Excellence for Teaching in the Sciences,
April 1998.
- Voted "Best Clemson Professor" by Clemson students
in newspaper poll 1997
- Clemson University Board of Trustees Award for Faculty Excellence,
April 1996.
- Michelin Excellence-In-Teaching Award, Clemson University
Student Government, November 1995.
- Georgia Tech Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni,
inducted into founding class March 1995.
Hobbies
- Playing guitar/electric bass
- Collecting minerals
- Pretending to be a programmer
- Penn and Teller
