BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jefferson Bates, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is a co-author of a chapter in Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry, Volume 2, published in November by the American Chemical Society. The book compiles recent innovations in teaching undergraduate physical chemistry, ranging from overarching course design to specific classroom and laboratory activities.
The chapter co-authored by Dr. Bates, titled "Utilizing Computational Software to Streamline Data Analysis and Reinforce Chemical Concepts," provides explanations and examples of how to incorporate computational software into Physical Chemical Laboratories through the use of data analysis templates and in-class activities. Bates co-authored the chapter with Dr. B. Lauren Woods, teaching associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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About the A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences
The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with eight different concentrations and an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in fermentation sciences. The department’s programs prepare students to attend graduate and professional schools, as well as for employment in the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries and other business sectors. Learn more at dcfs.appstate.edu.
By Lauren Gibbs
December 2, 2025
BOONE, N.C.
Dr. Jefferson Bates is an associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds
Dr. Jefferson Bates is an associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds