Assistant Professor
Chemical Education

DH 418
(408) 924-4940
rkelly@science.sjsu.edu

Kelly Group Page

Education

B.A. Psychology, University of Notre Dame, 1990
B.A. Chemistry, University of Northern Iowa, 1992
M.A. Science Education, University of Northern Iowa, 2000
M.S. Chemistry, University of Northern Colorado, 2004
Ph.D. Chemical Education, University of Northern Colorado, 2005

Courses Taught

General Chemistry

Research Interests

• How animations of chemical processes affect student understanding.
• The development and design of animations.
• Teacher preparation and training

Selected Publications

• Kelly, R., Phelps, A., & Sanger, M. ( 2004) The effects of computer animation on students' conceptual understanding of a can-crushing demonstration at the macroscopic, microscopic, and symbolic levels. Chemical Educator 9(3) 184-189.