Jessica Johnston, PhD
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Experience
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Westminster University
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Professor
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Aug 2019 - Present
I focus on using process oriented guided inquiry activities to encourage active, engaged learning and the development of process skills vital for lifelong learning. My areas of teaching interest are General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Scientific Computing with Python, Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy, and Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics.
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Department Chair
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Aug 2019 - Present
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Assistant Professor
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2019
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University of Utah
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2014
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
General Chemistry I introduces students to the concepts of quantum mechanics, chemical bonds, molecular structure, thermodynamics, and the chemistry of gases, liquids, and solids.
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Teaching Assistant
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2008 - 2012
I have experience teaching Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, General Chemistry, and Preparation for General Chemistry, in addition to supervising an Analytical Chemistry laboratory class.
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Education
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University of Utah
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Chemistry -
Washington and Jefferson College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Mathematics