Message from Anna Crosswhite

[Amy Hofer]

Hi all, Anna got a bounce and asked me to post her message. If others are having this issue please let me know! Thanks, Amy 

Hi all,

I am excited to share with you a Physical Chemistry textbook published by a faculty member at Central Washington University! The textbook includes PPTs, lab worksheets, video tutorials, among other resources. It is now posted on the Open Textbook Library and OER Commons, but the original google site has all the ancillaries and is broken down by chapters. Please share this resource with any faculty member that might be interested!

Google Site- Physical Chemistry- 2.3 (2026-2027)

Open Textbook Library- Physical Chemistry- 2.3 (2026-2027)

By Yingbin Ge

This Physical Chemistry textbook by Yingbin Ge is an open-access resource meticulously crafted for undergraduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, and related STEM fields. The text strikes a precise balance between conceptual clarity and mathematical rigor, ensuring students build a deep understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum chemistry, and statistical mechanics. What sets this text apart is its student-centered pedagogy. Rather than focusing on formalism alone, Ge guides learners through step-by-step derivations that prioritize physical meaning. By explicitly addressing common misconceptions and integrating worked examples, the book transforms complex theory into manageable insights. Its modular structure offers instructors the flexibility to adapt the material to various course sequences, while the accompanying suite of lecture and tutorial videos makes it a comprehensive, accessible solution for the modern classroom.

Dr. Yingbin Ge earned his Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. He has taught at Central Washington University (CWU) since 2008. He was honored as Distinguished Professor for Teaching in 2020. Dr. Ge has taught 20+ courses such as general, physical, inorganic chemistry, and graduate courses. He has authored over ten peer‑reviewed publications in chemical education, appearing in journals such as the Journal of Chemical Education, ACS Omega, The Chemical Educator, and ChemTexts.

Sincerely,

Anna Crosswhite Affordable Course Materials Librarian CWU Libraries 509-963-1925 Anna.cr...@cwu.edu cwu.edu/library

 

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