The Winkelmann Research Group publishes new discoveries and findings on a regular basis in peer-reviewed journals, government reports, book chapters, and in presentations at research conferences. Students and other collaborators involved in the research are listed as lead or coauthors.
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Journal Articles | Book Chapters | Books Edited | Government Reports | Conference Proceedings | Presentations
Journal Articles (primary author in boldface, * indicates undergraduate student coauthor)
Donnelly, J.; Winkelmann, K. “Analysis of the Learning-Centeredness of Physical Chemistry Syllabi” J. Chem. Educ. 2021, 98(6), 1888-1897. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Keeney-Kennicutt, W.; Fowler, D.; Macik, M.; Guarda, P.; Ahlborn, C. “Learning gains and attitudes of students performing chemistry experiments in an immersive virtual world” Interactive Learning Environments, 2020, 28(5), 620-634. Link
Haire, T. C.; Bell, C.; Cutshaw, K.; Swiger, B.;* Winkelmann, K.; Palmer, A. “Robust Microplate-Based Methods for Culturing and in Vivo Phenotypic Screening of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii” Frontiers in Plant Science 9, 2018, 235 – 244. Link
Bernas, L.; Winkelmann, K.; Stewart, K.;* Chabuz, C.;* Rose, J.* “A Review of Nanotechnology Experiments with Environmental and Biological Applications” Daruna Sci. Educ. Lit. J. 44, 2017, 7 – 17. PDF
Winkelmann, K.; Keeney-Kennicutt, W.; Fowler, D.; Macik, M. “Development, Implementation, and Assessment of General Chemistry Lab Experiments Performed in the Virtual World of Second Life” J. Chem. Educ. 94(7), 2017, 849–858. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Bernas, L.;* Swiger, B.;* Brown, S.* “Measurement of Chlorophyll Loss Due to Phytoremediation of Ag Nanoparticles in the First-Year Laboratory” J. Chem. Educ. 94(6), 2017, 751–757. Link
Bernas, L.; Winkelmann, K.; Palmer, D. “Phytoremediation of Silver Species by Waterweed (Egeria Densa)” The Chemist, 90(1), 2017. Link
Kurt Winkelmann “Get the Word Out” Nat. Nanotechnol. 11, 2016, 396. PDF
Winkelmann, K.; Baloga, M. H.; Marcinkowski, T.; Giannoulis, C.; Anquandah, G.; Cohen, P. “Improving Students’ Inquiry Skills and Attitudes through Research-Inspired Modules in the General Chemistry Laboratory” J. Chem. Educ. 92(2), 2015, 247–255. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Baloga, M. H.; Menendez, A.* “Lightning in a Bottle: Measuring NOx Formed by Electrical Discharge in an Inquiry-Based General Chemistry Laboratory Experiment” Chem. Educator 19 2014, 305-309. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Scott, M.; Wong, D.* “A Study of High School Students’ Performance of Virtual Chemistry Laboratory in Second Life” J. Chem. Educ. 91(9) 2014, 1432-1438. Link
Winkelmann, K. “A Ten Year Review of the NSF Nanotechnology in Undergraduate Education (NUE) program” J. Nano Educ. 6(2) 2014, 109-116. PDF
Winkelmann, K.; Bernas, L.;* Saleh, M. “A Review of Nanotechnology Learning Resources for K-12, College and Informal Educators” J. Nano Educ. 6(1) 2014, 1-11. PDF
Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, Kurt Winkelmann “What Can Students Learn from Virtual Labs?” Committee on Computers in Chemical Education, Fall 2013 CCCE Newsletter, paper 9, available at Link
Winkelmann, K. “Learning about the Societal Impacts of Nanotechnology through Role Playing” J. Nano Educ. 4(1) 2012, 67-81. PDF
Winkelmann, K.; Calhoun, R. L.; Mills, G. “Effects of Periodic Illumination and Aqueous/ Organic Interfacial Surface Area on Chain Propagation of CCl3F Reduction” J. Phys. Chem. C 116(4) 2012, 2829–2837. Link
Winkelmann, K.; German, H.;* Hodes, C.;* Li, J.; Price, M.;* Termini, C.;* Thiele, C.* “Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticles in Aqueous and Nonaqueous Solutions and their Use in Simulated Waste Remediation: An Experiment for First-Year College Students” J. Nano Educ. 3(1) 2011, 75-81. PDF
Zaccardi, M. J.;* Winkelmann, K.; Olson, J. A. “Preparation of Chemically Etched Tips for Ambient Instructional Scanning Tunneling Microscopy” J. Chem. Educ. 87(3) 2010, 308-310. Link
Winkelmann, K. “Practical Aspects of Creating an Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Laboratory Course for Freshmen” J. Nano Educ. 1(1) 2009, 34-41. PDF
Kurt Winkelmann “Student Research as Part of Nanotechnology Education” CUR Quarterly, 2009, 30(2), 45. PDF
Winkelmann, K.; Sharma, V. K.; Lin, Y.;* Shreve, K. A.;* Winkelmann, C.; Hoisington, L. J.;* Yngard, R. A. “Reduction of Ferrate(VI) and Oxidation of Cyanate in a Fe(VI)–TiO2–UV–NCO− system” Chemosphere 72(11) 2008, 1694-1699. Link
Noviello, T.;* Brooks, S.;* Winkelmann, K. “Preparation of CdS Nanoparticles by First-Year Undergraduates” J. Chem. Educ. 84(4) 2007, 709-710. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Mills, G.; Calhoun, R. L. “Chain Photoreduction of CCl3F in TiO2 Suspensions: Enhancement Induced by O2” J. Phys. Chem. A 110(51) 2006, 13827-13835. Link
Sharma, V. K.; Winkelmann, K.; Krasnova, Y.;* Lee, C.; Sohn, M. “Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Reduction of Ferrate(VI) in UV-Irradiated Titania Suspensions: Role in Enhancing Destruction of Nitrogen-Containing Pollutants” Int. J. Photoenergy 5(3) 2003, 183-190. Link
Calhoun, R. L.; Winkelmann, K. J.; Mills, G. “Chain Photoreduction of CFC-11 in TiO2 Suspensions” J. Phys. Chem. B 105(40) 2001, 9739-9746. Link
Book Chapters (primary author in boldface)
Kurt Winkelmann, Incorporating Nanotechnology in the Chemistry Curriculum in Nanochemistry for Chemistry Educators; Royal Society of Chemistry: London, 2022.
Kurt Winkelmann, Activities for Teaching Nanochemistry in Nanochemistry for Chemistry Educators; Royal Society of Chemistry: London, 2022.
Kurt Winkelmann, Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology in Nanochemistry for Chemistry Educators; Royal Society of Chemistry: London, 2022.
Kurt Winkelmann, Bharat Bhushan “Global Perspectives of Nanotechnology Education” in Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology Bharat Bhushan (Ed). 2017; Springer-Verlag: Switzerland, pp 1603-1624. Link
Kurt Winkelmann “Virtual Worlds and Their Uses in Chemical Education” in Pedagogic Roles of Animations and Simulations in Chemistry Courses ACS Symposium Series, Jerry Suits and Michael Sanger (Eds). 2013; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, pp 161-179. Link
Kurt Winkelmann “A Review of Nanomaterial Synthesis Experiments for the General Chemistry Laboratory Course” in Nanotechnology in Undergraduate Education ACS Symposium Series, Kimberly A. O. Pacheco, Richard W. Schwenz, Wayne E. Jones, Jr. (Eds). 2010; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, pp. 135-154. Link
Kurt Winkelmann, James Mantovani, James Brenner Interdisciplinary Lab Course in Nanotechnology for Freshmen at the Florida Institute of Technology in Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education: Issues, Trends and Future Directions A. E. Sweeney, S. Seal (Eds). 2008; American Scientific Publishers: Stevenson Ranch, CA, pp. 269-291. Link
Kurt Winkelmann “Converting CFCs to Useful Products” in How Science Can Support Environmental Protection, Gordon Nelson, Imre Hronszky (eds) 2003, Arisztotelesz Publishing Co.: Budapest, pp. 147-157.
Books Edited (primary editor in boldface)
Innovative Learning Environments in STEM Higher Education; Ryoo J., Winkelmann K. Eds.; Springer: New York, 2021. Link
Global Perspectives of Nanoscience and Engineering Education; Kurt Winkelmann, Bharat Bhushan (Eds). 2016; Springer-Verlag: Switzerland. Link
Government Reports (primary author in boldface)
Steve Cusick, Kurt Winkelmann Performance Comparison of Baseline 100LL Sample Fuel to Test Fuel NCP Final Report Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; Submitted.
Steve Cusick, Kurt Winkelmann Performance Comparison of Baseline 100LL Sample Fuel to Test Fuel NEP Final Report Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; Submitted.
Steve Cusick, Kurt Winkelmann Performance Comparison of Baseline 100LL Sample Fuel to Test Fuel NRP Final Report Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; Submitted.
Steve Cusick, Kurt Winkelmann Performance Comparison of Baseline 100LL Sample Fuel to Test Fuel NWP Final Report Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; Submitted.
Conference Proceedings (Speaker in boldface)
Wilde, M.; Hefazi, H.; Winkelmann, K.; Rusovici, R.; Giacco, L.*; Cushing, N.*; White, B.*; Swiger, B.*; Gibson, T.; Williams, M. “ARISE: Sounding Rocket Instrument for the Verification of a Novel Wire Repair Method in Microgravity” Conference Proceedings presented at the AIAA Space Forum, Orlando, Florida, September 17-19, 2018. Link
Kurt Winkelmann “Nanotechnology education resources: What we have and what we need” 11th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Helsinki, Finland; August 31 – September 4, 2015.
Kurt Winkelmann, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt “Designing virtual chemistry laboratory experiments for effective learning and improved student attitudes” 11th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA), Helsinki, Finland; August 31 – September 4, 2015.
Presentations (+ Invited Presentation)
Donnelly, J.; Winkelmann, K. “Changes in Physical Chemistry Syllabi Focus Attributed to the Transition to Remote Instruction” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, West Lafayette, IN; July 31 – August 4, 2022.
Ramirez, L.; Ryoo, J.; Winkelmann, K. “The Absence of Mindful and Compassionate Practices in STEM Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT): How Do We Move Forward?” SEEDS 2022 Conference, January 28 – 31, 2022.
+ Winkelmann, K.; Shaw, M. J.; Burr, M. “Recent Developments in Materials Science” Science Circle, October 31, 2020.
Winkelmann, K.; Keeney-Kennicutt, W.; Fowler, D.; Macik, M. L.; Guarda, P. P.; Ahlborn, C. J. “General Chemistry Students Perform as Well in a Virtual World as They Do in a Real-World Laboratory” ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA; March 21–25, 2020. Link
Winkelmann, K.; Bernas, L.;* Swiger, B.;* Brown, S.* “Effect of Nanoparticles on Plant Health: A Nanotoxicology Experiment for First-Year Students” ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA; March 21–25, 2020.
+ Winkelmann, K. “How do Educators Teach Nanotechnology to Diverse Student Populations?” Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization 2019 Conference, San Diego CA; November 5 – 9, 2019.
+ Winkelmann, K. “Design and Effectiveness of Laboratory Experiments in the Virtual World of Second Life” Science Circle, March 16, 2019. Link
Sasu, S.; Sohn, M.; Winkelmann, K. “Detection and Implications of n-Alkanes and n-Alkenes in Chukchi Sea Sediments” Florida Academy of Sciences 83rd Annual Meeting, Melbourne, FL; March 8, 2019.
+ Winkelmann, K.; Keeney-Kennicutt, W. “Design and Effectiveness of Laboratory Experiments in the Virtual World of Second Life” Imperial College, London; March 6, 2018.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Brendan Swiger, Leonard Bernas, Katherine Stewart, Jean Rose, Carolyn Chabuz “An Experiment Demonstrating the Synthesis and Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles for an Introductory Nanotechnology Laboratory Course” NanoFlorida 2017, September 23 – 24, 2017.
Brendan Swiger, Kurt Winkelmann, Leonard Bernas, Katherine Stewart, Jean Rose, Carolyn Chabuz “Synthesis and Toxicity Studies of Silver Nanoparticles in an Introductory Laboratory” Florida ACS Meeting and Exposition, May 5 – 7, 2016.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt “Design and Effectiveness of Virtual Laboratory Experiments in General Chemistry” Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel; November 30, 2015.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Leonard Bernas, Katherine Stewart, Jean Rose, Carolyn Chabuz, “A green chemistry experiment demonstrating the biological impact of nanomaterials” Conference on Science Education and Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future, The Academic Arab College for Education in Israel (Haifa); December 2 – 3, 2015.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt “Student learning and attitudes in real world vs. virtual laboratories” 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; March 22 – 26, 2015.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Monica Baloga “Improving general chemistry students; inquiry skills and confidence with research-inspired experiments” 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; March 22 – 26, 2015.
Kurt Winkelmann “Debating societal impacts of nanotechnology through role-playing” 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; March 22 – 26, 2015.
Kurt Winkelmann, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt “Designing and implementing effective virtual laboratory experiments in general chemistry” 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; March 22 – 26, 2015.
Kurt Winkelmann, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, Debra Fowler “Students’ learning and attitudes in a Second Life virtual chemistry laboratory” International Conference on Chemical Education, Toronto, ON, Canada; July 13 – 18, 2014.
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Leonard Bernas, Carolyn Chabuz, Jean Rose, Katherine Stewart “Examination of Differing Biotoxicities of Silver Nanoparticles Prepared According to Common Synthesis Methods” International Conference on Chemical Education, Toronto, ON, Canada; July 13 – 18, 2014.
Kurt Winkelmann, Monica Baloga, Tom Marcinkowski, Christos Giannoulis “Inquiry-based, research-inspired laboratory modules for improving students’ skills and attitudes in general chemistry” International Conference on Chemical Education, Toronto, ON; July 13 – 18, 2014.
Kurt Winkelmann, Leonard Bernas, Carolyn Chabuz, Katherine Stewart, Jean Rose “Examination Of Biotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized in the General Chemistry Laboratory” 90th Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FL ACS), Palm Harbor, FL; May 8 – 10, 2014.
Kurt Winkelmann “Building a Nanotechnology Education Community of Scholars: Resources for Teaching, Collaborating and Networking” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, State College, PA; July 29 – August 2, 2012.
Jim Brenner, Kurt Winkelmann, Joel Olson, Yekaterina Lin, Shaohua Xu, Lisa M. Cole, Ben J. Burnett, Kavitha Hari, Kyan Ali, Jack Kindred, Andres Phillips “A Hands-On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Minor Program” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, State College, PA; July 29 – August 2, 2012.
Kurt Winkelmann, Monica Baloga “Benefits of Research-Inspired Inquiry Lab Projects in General Chemistry 1” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, State College, PA; July 29 – August 2, 2012.
Kurt Winkelmann “Nanotechnology Curriculum and Networking Resources for Chemical Educators” 88th Meeting of the Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FL ACS), Palm Harbor, FL; May 17 – 19, 2012.
Peter J. Cohen, Cory Hodes, Monica Price, George Anquandah, Monica Baloga, Kurt Winkelmann “Integrating Nanotechnology into Inquiry-Based General Chemistry Laboratories” 63rd Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), Richmond VA; October 26 – 29, 2011.
Kurt Winkelmann, James Brenner, Joel Olson “Development and Implementation of a Nanotechnology Minor with an Emphasis on Chemical Synthesis and Analysis Skills” 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; August 28 – September 1, 2011.
Kurt Winkelmann, Monica Price, Cory Hodes, Christina Termini, Angela Camp, Catherine Thiele “Application-Centered Nanotechnology Experiments for First-Year Students” 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; August 28 – September 1, 2011.
Kurt Winkelmann, Deborah Wong, Marc Lafon, Christopher Thomas “Development and Demonstration of Chemical Laboratory Experiments in Second Life” 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; August 28 – September 1, 2011 (Poster)
Kurt Winkelmann, Monica H. Baloga, George Anquandah, Peter Cohen, Monica Price, Alfred Menendez, Cory Hodes “Research-Inspired Modules in the General Chemistry Lab Curriculum” 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; August 28 – September 1, 2011.
Kurt Winkelmann, Monica H. Baloga, George Anquandah, Peter Cohen “Research-Inspired Laboratory Modules in General Chemistry: Analysis of Student Perceptions and Performance” 242nd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO; August 28 – September 1, 2011.
Kurt Winkelmann, Amanda Burns, Marc Lafon, Christopher Thomas, Deborah Wong “Creating a Chemistry Laboratory in Second Life” Gordon Research Conference for Visualization in Science and Education, Smithfield, RI, July 10 – 15, 2011. (Poster)
+ Kurt Winkelmann, Monica Baloga, George Anquandah, Peter Cohen “Introducing Research-inspired Modules in the General Chemistry Lab Curriculum” Gordon Research Conference on Chemistry Education Research and Practice, Davidson, NC, June 26 – July 1, 2011. (Poster)
K. Winkelmann, M. Baloga, G. Anquandah, P. Cohen “Results of Integrating Research-Inspired Laboratory Modules in the General Chemistry Curriculum” 87th Annual Meeting of the Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FL ACS), Palm Harbor, FL; May 12 – 14, 2011.
K. Winkelmann, J. Logsdail, C. Fischer, K. Savery “Synthesis and Bacteria Testing of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles – An Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment” 87th Annual Meeting of the Florida Annual Meeting and Exposition (FL ACS), Palm Harbor, FL; May 12 – 14, 2011.
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