Integrating fundamental concepts with practical skills: consolidating small-molecule crystallography education

IF 5.2 3区材料科学 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Applied Crystallography Pub Date : 2024-12-24 DOI:10.1107/S1600576724011373

Shao-Liang Zheng, Nicholas P. Litak, Michael G. Campbell, Rex C. Handford, Dilek K. Dogutan, Kurtis M. Carsch, Theodore A. Betley

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Abstract

A comprehensive educational strategy designed to make small-molecule crystallography more accessible for students at various academic levels is described. By integrating hands-on laboratory visits, structured courses and advanced application training, we cultivate a deep understanding of fundamental crystallographic concepts while fostering practical skills. This strategy also aims to inspire novice learners, building their confidence and interest in structural science. Our approach demystifies complex concepts through real-world examples and interactive case-learning modules, enabling students to proficiently apply crystallography in their research. The resulting educational impact is evident in numerous publications from undergraduates, scholarship awards to graduates and successful independent research projects, highlighting the effectiveness of our programme in inspiring the next generation of chemical crystallographers.

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将基本概念与实践技能相结合：加强小分子晶体学教育

一个全面的教育策略，旨在使小分子晶体学更容易接近的学生在不同的学术水平描述。通过整合动手实验室参观，结构化课程和高级应用培训，我们培养了对基本晶体学概念的深刻理解，同时培养了实践技能。这个策略也旨在激励初学者，建立他们对结构科学的信心和兴趣。我们的方法通过现实世界的例子和互动案例学习模块来揭开复杂概念的神秘面纱，使学生能够熟练地在他们的研究中应用晶体学。由此产生的教育影响在从本科生，奖学金到毕业生和成功的独立研究项目的众多出版物中显而易见，突出了我们的计划在激励下一代化学晶体学家方面的有效性。

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Journal of Applied Crystallography CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARYCRYSTALLOGRAPH-CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

CiteScore

7.80

自引率

3.30%

发文量

178

期刊介绍： Many research topics in condensed matter research, materials science and the life sciences make use of crystallographic methods to study crystalline and non-crystalline matter with neutrons, X-rays and electrons. Articles published in the Journal of Applied Crystallography focus on these methods and their use in identifying structural and diffusion-controlled phase transformations, structure-property relationships, structural changes of defects, interfaces and surfaces, etc. Developments of instrumentation and crystallographic apparatus, theory and interpretation, numerical analysis and other related subjects are also covered. The journal is the primary place where crystallographic computer program information is published.