Renée D. Link
Department of Chemistry
University of California, Irvine
1102 Natural Sciences II
Irvine, CA 92697-2025
rlink@uci.edu
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Graduate: University of California, Irvine, Ph.D., 2008, Organic Chemistry
Research advisor: Keith Woerpel
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego, B.S., 2002, Chemistry
APPOINTMENTS
Associate Professor of Teaching, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine 2014–present
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine 2011–2014
Lecturer, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Chemistry,
University of California, Irvine 2008–2011
Adjunct Faculty, Cypress College, Cypress, CA 2008–2011
AWARDS & HONORS
University of California, Irvine Tom Angell Fellowship 2020
University of California, Irvine Professor of the Year 2017
National Academies Education Fellow in the Life Sciences 2013-2014
University of California, Irvine Physical Sciences Outstanding Contribution to Undergraduate Education 2012-2013
University of California, Irvine Campus Village Professor of the Month January 2011
University of California, Irvine Lecturer Professional Development Award 2009–2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Organic Chemistry Laboratory & Lecture
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, II, & III
- Organic Chemistry I
General Education
- Chemistry Around Us
- The Elements (Freshman Seminar)
CURRENT & PAST SUPPORT
Funded
National Science Foundation IUSE Sub-Award, January 2017-August 2020, “Transforming College Teaching: Statewide Implementation of the Faculty Learning Program to Improve STEM Undergraduate Teaching and Learning”
AWARDED: $45,000 (PI)
UC Irvine ILTI Grant, 2014-2016, “Design and Implementation of Online Chemistry Around Us General Education Course”
AWARDED: $15,000 (PI)
UC Irvine Assessment Grant, 2014-2015, “Sapling Learning Online Homework Effects on Student Performance”
AWARDED: $3,500 (PI)
Submitted but not funded
NSF IUSE, October 2017, “ChemABLE (Active and Blended Learning)”, $300,000 for three years, PI.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Orange County Local Section of the American Chemical Society 2010-present
Iota Sigma Pi National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry 2007-present
American Chemical Society, National Organization 2000-present
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
4. K. J. McKnelly, W. J. Howitz, S. Lam, R. Link. “Extraction on Paper, an Active Learning Technique to Facilitate Student Understanding of Liquid-Liquid Extraction.” Journal of Chemical Education. 2020, ASAP. doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b00975
3. A. Holton, R. Link. Flipping for the Masses: Outcomes and Advice for Large Enrollment Chemistry Courses. In The Flipped Classroom. Muzyka, J., Luker, C., Eds.; ACS Symposium Series. American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2016. (Invited Book Chapter) doi: 10.1021/bk-2016-1223.ch009
2. A. J. Wagner, S. M. Miller, S. D. Rychnovsky, R. Link. Determination of the Absolute Configuration of Enantioenriched Secondary Alcohols via Thin-Layer Chromatography. In Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Experiments for the Laboratory Classroom.; Afonso, C. A. M., Candeias, N. R. Simão, D. P., Trindade, A. F., Coelho, J. A. S., Tan, B., Franzén, R., Eds.; Royal Society of Chemistry: Cambridge; 2016.
1. A. J. Wagner, S. Miller, S. Nguyen, G. Lee, S. Rychnovsky, R. Link. “Undergraduate Laboratory Experiment To Determine Absolute Configuration Using Thin-Layer Chromatography”. Journal of Chemical Education. 2014, 91, 716-721. doi: 10.1021/ed4004996
MANUSCRIPTS IN REVIEW
- L.C. Reimer, W. He, R. Link. “Getting Students Back on Track: Persistent Effects of Flipping Accelerated Organic Chemistry on Student Achievement, Study Strategies, and Perceptions of Instruction.”
ChemRxivdoi:10.26434chemrxiv.9775910.v1 - W. J. Howitz, K. J. McKnelly, R. Link. “Developing and Implementing a Specifications Grading Approach in an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course.”
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
- W. He, L.C. Reimer, K. Denaro, R. Link. Analyzing impact of online homework for organic chemistry lecture courses.
- K. J. McKnelly, K. Denaro, M. Weinrich, R. Link. Using an app-based mechanisms game to enhance student learning.
- K. J. McKnelly, W. J. Howitz, R. Link. Scalable specifications grading in a massive laboratory course.
- Z. Thammavongsy, M. Morris, R. Link. NMR board game as an in-class review activity to promote student learning.
- W. J. Howitz, K. J. McKnelly, R. Link. Grading Calibration Activities to Reduce TA Grading Variance in a Multi-Section Laboratory Course.
PRESENTATIONS
K. J. McKnelly, W. J. Howitz; *R. Link. “Scaling specifications grading for large enrollment organic chemistry laboratory courses.” 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Abstract accepted March 31, 2020. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education was terminated on April 2, 2020, by the Executive Committee of the Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society; and, therefore, this presentation could not be given as intended.
W. J. Howitz, K. J. McKnelly, *R. Link. “Evolution of large scale teaching assistant professional development project from minimal to peer mentorship.” 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Abstract accepted March 31, 2020. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education was terminated on April 2, 2020, by the Executive Committee of the Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society; and, therefore, this presentation could not be given as intended.
K. J. McKnelly, W. J. Howitz, *R. Link. “Scalable Specifications Grading for College-Level Lab Courses.” ChemEd 2019, North Central College, IL, July 2019.
K. J. McKnelly, M. Weinrich, *R. Link. “Class Activities in Organic Chemistry – Digital and Hands-On.” ChemEd 2019, North Central College, IL, July 2019.
*K. J. McKnelly, R. Link. “Extraction on Paper.” 2018 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Notre Dame, IN, July 2018.
*K. Edwards, *R. Link. “A Spiral Approach to Safety Education in Lower Division Chemistry Laboratories.” 2018 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Notre Dame, IN, July 2018.
*R. Link. “Developing Multimedia: Using Camtasia to Make Class Videos.” 2018 American Physiological Society Institute on Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI, June 2018. (Invited Workshop)
*R. Link. “Active learning in large courses: challenges and solutions.” 2018 ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018. (Invited Presentation)
*R. Link, W. He, L. C. Reimer. “Flipped Instruction in Organic Chemistry: A Qualitative Analysis.” 2016 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Northern Colorado, CO, August 2016. (Invited Presentation)
*R. Link, W. He, L. C. Reimer. “Sapling Learning Online Homework in Organic Chemistry.” 2016 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Northern Colorado, CO, August 2016.
*R. Link. “Flipping Very Large Classes: Concerns, Advice, and Evidence.” Higher Education Flipped Learning Conference, University of Northern Colorado, CO, June 2016.
*R. Link, W. He. “Sapling Learning Online Homework in Organic Chemistry Lectures.” UC Irvine Assessment Symposium, University of California, Irvine, CA, February 2016.
*R. Link. “Flipping a Large Class? Yes, You Can!” Sapling Learning Driving Student Engagement Symposium, Orange Coast College, CA, April 2015. (Invited Presentation)
*W. He, R. Link. “Bridging the Achievement Gap: A Longitudinal Study of the Differentiated Lingering Effect of Flipped Instruction.” 2015 AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2015.
*R. Link, *A. Brindley. “Keys to Success in a Large Flipped Classroom.” 2015 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons Conference, Georgia Southern University, GA, March 2015.
*R. Link, K. D. Edwards. “Shaking Things Up: Lessons From The Overhaul of A Lower Division Laboratory Program.” 2014 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Grand Valley State University, MI, August 2014.
*R. Link, W. He. “Flipping the Summer Organic Chemistry Classroom.” 2014 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Grand Valley State University, MI, August 2014.
*R. Link, K. D. Edwards. “Lessons From The Overhaul of A Lower Division Laboratory Program.” 2012 ACS Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 2012.
*R. Link, S. King. “Flipped Organic Chemistry Classroom.” 2012 ACS Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 2012.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Symposia Organized
BCCE Symposium (July 2020), “Scaling up teaching assistant (TA) preparation for laboratory courses with 75+ students” Abstract accepted March 31, 2020. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education was terminated on April 2, 2020, by the Executive Committee of the Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society; and, therefore, this presentation could not be given as intended.
ChemEd Symposium (July 22, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
ChemEd Symposium (July 22, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry: In-Class Activities for General Chemistry”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
ChemEd Symposium (July 22, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry: Laboratory”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
ChemEd Symposium (July 24, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry: Course Framework for General Chemistry”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
ChemEd Symposium (July 24, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry: Course Framework for GOB Chemistry”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
ChemEd Symposium (July 24, 2019), “Transitioning to College Chemistry: In-class Activities for Organic Chemistry”, ChemEd 2019, Naperville, IL.
BCCE Symposium (August 1, 2018), “Integrating Laboratory Safety Education Into the Chemistry Curriculum”, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN.
SERVICE
Department/Campus Committees
UCI Academic Senate Council on Student Experience (chair) 2016-2017
UCIPD-UCI Community Relations Committee 2016-2017
UCI Building Advisory Committee (General Assignment Classrooms) 2015-2017
Chemistry Department Peer Tutoring Faculty Advisor (Organic Group) 2011-present
UCI Academic Senate Council on Student Experience (member, vice chair) 2014-2016
UCI Classroom Advisory Committee 2014-2015
Other Campus Service
Physical Sciences SOE Recommendations on Evaluating Teaching July-December 2018
Student-Parent Orientation Faculty Keynote Speaker August 2018
BioEASE Program Faculty Speaker (Student-Invited) May 2017
Faculty Learning Program Facilitator 2017-2018
Transfer Edge Faculty Speaker 2016-present
UCI First Generation Faculty Initiative 2016-present
Teaching Climate and Sustainability: A Faculty Skills-Sharing Workshop April 2016
Graduate Professional Success in the Biomedical Sciences Teaching
Careers Night March 2016
Mathematical, Computational, and Systems Biology Grad Programs
Recruitment Career Panel February 2016
Faculty Institute for Hybrid/Online Learning (Workshop Leader) July 2014
TLTC Online/Hybrid/Flipped/Technology Enhanced Panel Discussion (Panelist) October 2013
TLTC Faculty Institute for Online Learning (Panelist) July 2013
TLTC Online/Hybrid/Flipped/Technology Enhanced Panel Discussion (Panelist) May 2013
How to Survive Organic Chemistry, Middle Earth Housing, UC Irvine June 2012
Service to the Broader Community
Referee for peer-reviewed articles (Chemical Education Research and Practice) 2018-present
Referee for peer-reviewed articles (Journal of Chemical Education) 2015-present
American Chemical Society Orange County Section Education Committee 2014-present
Irvine Unified School District Ask A Scientist Night 2006-2010