Education in Chemistry

Education in Chemistry (often referred to by its brand 'EiC') is a print and online magazine covering all areas of chemistry education,[1] mainly concentrating on the teaching of chemistry in secondary schools and universities.[2] It is published by the Royal Society of Chemistry,[3] which also publishes Chemistry Education Research and Practice, a peer-reviewed academic journal on the same topic.[1]

Education in Chemistry
EditorPaul MacLellan
CategoriesChemistry education
FrequencyBimonthly
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Year founded1964 (1964)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Websiteedu.rsc.org/eic
ISSN0013-1350
OCLC1567546

History

The feasibility of a "British Journal of Chemistry Education" was first discussed by the Royal Society of Chemistry in late 1962 (a similar journal, the Journal of Chemical Education had been in existence in the USA since 1924). Its launch was secured by the lobbying of Professor Ronald S. Nyholm who became the first Chair of the editorial board. The magazine was launched in 1963 under the editor Dr F. W. Gibbs with the first issue published in January 1964.[4] Gibbs' first editorial, "Scientists and Teachers", set out the aims of the publication, "This journal has been launched with the avowed aim of improving the teaching and learning of chemistry at all levels."[5] The journal was initially published quarterly.

Education in Chemistry celebrated 50 years since its launch in 2013[6] with an event attended by its current and former staff, contributors, editorial board and some special guests including Bill Bryson.

Current publication

The editor is Paul MacLellan.[7] It has been available as an app for mobile devices [8] which was discontinued in mid-2018.[9] It has also trialled a blog,[10] and occasional additional supplements published online.[11] The magazine is published bimonthly in print and operates on "online first" publishing model which supersedes its previous innovations in blogging. Print copies are sent for free to all secondary schools in the UK and Ireland.

References
  1. "Selected Internet Resources on Chemistry Education". Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship. Association of College & Research Libraries. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. "Education in Chemistry". Education in Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry. 51 (5): 2. September 2014. ISSN 0013-1350.
    - "Education in Chemistry relaunches with a new responsive site". abacus e-media. 24 January 2017. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. "Education in Chemistry - 0013-1350". ABE-IPS. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
    - "Education in Chemistry". Royal Society of Chemistry.
  4. Ogilvy, Karen. "New journal for chemistry teachers". Education in Chemistry.
  5. "A final visit to the archives". Education in Chemistry.
  6. Sait, David. "EiC's 50th Anniversary". Education in Chemistry.
  7. "Contacts". Education in Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  8. "Education in Chemistry: new app and free issues for 2015". DIT Library Kevin Street. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  9. MacLellan, Paul. "The Education in Chemistry app". Education in Chemistry. Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  10. "Dr Turner Joins 'Education in Chemistry' Editorial Board". Bolton School. Archived from the original on 17 January 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  11. Webber, Shelia. "Education in Chemistry". Information Literacy Weblog. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2016.


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