Christina Booker

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Contact Information

Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Scholar
Office: Rm 21, ChB
Phone (Office): ext 86324
E-mail: cbooker2@uwo.ca 

Physical & Analytical Teaching Division

Integrated Science Program

 

Education

B.Sc., Ph.D., Western University

AWARDS

  • Lucas Family Women in Science Distinguished Scholar (2021-2024)
  • NSERC Canadian Graduate Scholarship (2008-2011)
  • NSERC Post Graduate Scholarship (2007)

SCHOLARSHIP

Learning and thriving in science are the goals of our scholarship activities. We work to understand how students are learning and experiencing their science education, so that we can foster engaging, productive, and inclusive learning environments.

Our Chemistry Education Research (CER) explores learning activities that promote problem solving and concept construction through team-based learning and strategic use of technology. We work to develop, integrate, and evaluate meaningful active learning activities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses, such as Team-Based Problem Solving Modules for first year chemistry courses.

Literature shows a connection between students’ and scholars’ sense of belonging, STEM identity, and persistence in STEM, especially for people in underrepresented groups in STEM. The scientific field is enriched when scholars from diverse backgrounds, identities, and interests are involved in science. Thus, fostering a sense of belonging, building community, and promoting inclusivity is also an important goal and lens for our scholarship activities. Our work includes developing the Integrated Science Mentorship Network and the Graduate Sisters in Science mentorship program.

If you are passionate about science education, active learning, and building STEM community, reach out to explore research and development opportunities in our group!

TEACHING

  • CHEM 1301A – Discovering Chemical Structure
  • CHEM 1302B – Discovering Chemical Energetics
  • INTEGSCI 1000Z – Evolution of the Scientific Process
  • INTEGSCI 1001X – Exploring the Landscape of Science
  • CHEM 2210A – Chemistry of the Environment
  • ENVIRSCI 3300F – Natural Science of Environmental Problems
  • INTEGSCI 3002A – Science in Your Community
  • INTEGSCI 4001Y - Peer Mentorship and Leadership
  • INTEGSCI 4999E – Integrated Research Project

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • K. Sandy-Thompson, C. Gaudet, L. Briona, I. DeCoito, Y. Hedberg, C. Booker*. A mentoring community in STEM: Fostering STEM identity within universities. Western Conference on Science Education. (London, July 2023). *Presenter.
  • K. Helka, L. Nemtsov, J. Bosso, C. Booker*. Team-Based Problem-Solving with a Blended Learning Approach in a Large Chemistry Course, in the Shadow of COVID: Implementation and Impact. Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition. (Vancouver, June 2023). *Presenter
  • C. J. Booker*. Immersive, Collaborative Learning in the Science Classroom. Spring Perspectives on Teaching (London, May 2019). *Presenter.
  • C. J. Booker, R. Bedmutha, I.M. Scott, K. Conn, F. Berruti, C. Briens & K.K.C. Yeung. Bioenergy II: Characterization of the Pesticide Properties of Tobacco Bio-Oil, International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 2010, 8.
  • C. J. Booker & K.K.C. Yeung. In-Capillary Protein Enrichment and Removal of Nonbuffering Salts Using Capillary Electrophoresis with Discontinuous Buffers, Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80, 8598-8604.
  • C. J. Booker, X. Wang, S. Haroun, J.G. Zhou, M. Jennings, B.L. Pagenkopf & Z.F. Ding. Tuning of electrogenerated silole chemiluminescence, Angewandte Chemie-International Edition, 2008, 47, 7731-7735.
  • J. G. Zhou, C. Booker, R.Y. Li, X.T. Zhou, T.K. Sham, X.L. Sun & Z.F. Ding. An electrochemical avenue to blue luminescent nanocrystals from multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2007, 129, 744-745.