Overview
Prof. Canelas has been active in implementation of student-centered pedagogies and developing programs to increase undergraduate retention in science tracks. Research interests include chemical education research and the scholarship of teaching and learning as well as macromolecules for industrial and biological applications, such as microelectronics, coatings, membranes, gene therapy delivery, and blood compatibility.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of the Practice of Chemistry
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2020 - Present
Chemistry,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
Cultivating PhD Aspirations during College.
Journal Article CBE Life Sci Educ · June 2022 Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career barriers persist for individuals from marginalized communities due to financial and educational inequality, unconscious bias, and other disadvantaging factors. To evaluate differences in plans ... Full text Open Access Link to item CitePersistence, performance, and goal setting in massive open online courses
Journal Article British Journal of Educational Technology · May 1, 2021 Goal setting is an important component in successful teaching and learning, but relatively little is known about its impact on course persistence and achievement in massive open online courses. Using an experimental design and employing a variety of data i ... Full text Open Access CiteLearners’ Perceptions and Experiences of Two Chemistry MOOCs: Implications for Teaching and Design
Journal Article American Journal of Distance Education · October 2, 2019 Featured Publication Most Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) research studies have focused on students’ demographics, surveys, and retention data, while little attention has been paid to the authentic voices of the learners: the expressions of experiences, perceptions, and emo ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Collaborative Research: Accelerating the Pace of Research and Implementation of Writing-to-Learn Pedagogies Across STEM Disciplines
ResearchKey Faculty · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2015 - 2021The COMPASS PROJECT
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Howard Hughes Medical Institute · 2014 - 2020GAANN - Department of Chemistry
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEProgram Administrator · Awarded by Department of Education · 2015 - 2019View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
1997
Ph.D.
Northeastern University ·
1993
B.S.