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Chemistry: Idea to MarketThe “Business Skills for Chemists” module: a mechanism for actively engaging Industry in curriculum design.
Dr Patrick McGowan*, Dr Stephen Maw &Dr Samantha PughFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
School of ChemistryFACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry: Idea to Market Outline
Module concept The rationale Industry experts Case studies The assessment Pilot Study Student feedback Teaching – the story so far… New developments
Chemistry: Idea to Market
A simulated case study Team-based project Taking a new “invention” to
market Closely emulates project
management in the Chemistry-related industries
Module concept
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Chemists know how to “make things”Chemists don’t know how to make money!Students need to develop:
Commercial awareness Team working skills Presentation skills Persuasive skills
Rationale for the module
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Industry Experts
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Sustainable Shampoos
Water treatmentwater
UV Printing Inks
http://www.youtube.com/embed/BErlB2Oe3jg?feature=player_detailpage
Controlling ship emissions
The Case Studies
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Group “Pitch to the Board” Emphasis on persuasive style, supported by
evidence Group Portfolio
Tracks progress Weighted marks Personal reflective summary
Comparison between start and finish of module
The Assessment
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Seven level 2 students participated Feedback:
Pilot Study
“… I really gained .. how to work effectively, not just within a team [but] how to get the best out of each person to work towards a common goal”
“Like that they done it as a pilot rather than introducing it without any student feedback, saying this is what we’re going to do.”
Chemistry: Idea to Market
40 Students taking the module 8 groups of five 4 case studies
Interactive workshops VLE Challenges
Teaching “for real”
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Industrial Advisory Board Recently established Wide sector representation Advises on curriculum developments
Chemistry: Making a Difference Using knowledge of chemistry for
societal benefit Preparing a social enterprise business
start-up.
Other new developments
Chemistry: Idea to Market
Thank you for your interest!Any questions???
Patrick McGowan and Stephen MawFaculty of Mathematics and Physical SciencesP.C.McGowan@leeds.ac.uk S.J.Maw@leeds.ac.uk
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