Suzanne K. Lunsford

Proceedings of the 26th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2022, Vol. III, pp. 30-33 (2022); https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.03.30

Suzanne K. Lunsford
Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, United States

Cite this paper as:
Lunsford, S. K. (2022). Interdisciplinary Science Technology – Raman Spectroscopy to Meet the State and National Teaching Standards. In N. Callaos, J. Horne, B. Sánchez, M. Savoie (Eds.), Proceedings of the 26th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2022, Vol. III, pp. 30-33. International Institute of Informatics and Cybernetics. https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.03.30

Students need to be engaged into the lab with real-world instrumentation such as Raman spectroscopy which is highly needed into today’s technological world. This study has engaged undergraduate students into problem solving the organic structure of various compounds /functional groups by utilizing i Raman spectroscopy instrumentation. The students understanding of abstract bonding concepts has been utilized by the FBI to solve and analyze unknowns /forensic chemistry compounds of interest. These experiences with the hands-on instrumentation have shown enhanced test scores in organic chemistry as well due to real-world bonding problems being resolved to analyze the unknown organic compounds by Raman spectroscopy.