In search of genchem teach lab examples where experiments done without fume hoods or snorkels
Kathryn Ann Ramirez Aguilar
Hi Green Labs Planning Group,
I am looking for examples of introductory chemistry and general chemistry teaching labs in higher ed where there is only one or two fume hoods in a teaching lab (for experiment stock chemicals) but where experiments are done by students out on the bench without each student using their own fume hoods, snorkels, or ductless fume hoods? I remember this article from long ago about Univ. of Oregon’s organic chemistry teaching labs: https://www.djc.com/news/en/11135656.html where green chemistry helped Univ of Oregon minimize the number of hoods in their organic chemistry teaching labs.
Do you happen to know any names of universities, colleges, or community colleges where this is the case?
Many thanks for any suggestions you can make.
Kathy
Kathryn A. Ramirez-Aguilar, Ph.D.
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