Peter Mahaffy, King's University

Research

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Latest funding

Visualizing and learning STEM: How might we equitably and inclusively equip learners with Systems Thinking, mental models, and mechanistic reasoning?
SSHRC · 2019 · Co-investigator
$254,913
Visualizing and learning STEM: How might we equitably and inclusively equip learners with Systems Thinking, mental models, and mechanistic reasoning?
SSHRC · 2019 · Co-investigator
$55,312
Interacting with multiple dynamic models embedded within digital learning objects exploring students' understanding of physical and chemical change
SSHRC · 2011 · Co-investigator
$116,030

All 4 grants and awards

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Visualizing and learning STEM: How might we equitably and inclusively equip learners with Systems Thinking, mental models, and mechanistic reasoning?

Co-investigatorSSHRC2019Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Flynn, Alison B.

Keywords: postsecondary chemistry education research; visualization; digital literacy; virtual reality; student-centred; STEM learning; systems thinking; mental models; mechanistic and spatial reasoning; affect; equity; diversity; inclusion; 21st century skills

$254,913

Visualizing and learning STEM: How might we equitably and inclusively equip learners with Systems Thinking, mental models, and mechanistic reasoning?

Co-investigatorSSHRC2019Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Flynn, Alison B.

Keywords: postsecondary chemistry education research; visualization; digital literacy; virtual reality; student-centred; STEM learning; systems thinking; mental models; mechanistic and spatial reasoning; affect; equity; diversity; inclusion; 21st century skills

$55,312

Interacting with multiple dynamic models embedded within digital learning objects exploring students' understanding of physical and chemical change

Co-investigatorSSHRC2011

Principal investigators: Gustafson, Brenda J.

Keywords: science education; chemistry; digital learning objects; multiple dynamic models

$116,030

NMR, GC-MS and Computational Tools to Support Research Programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Principal investigatorCFI2001Research Development Fund: Research Development Fund

Principal investigators: Mahaffy, Peter

Keywords: Structure Characterization, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry,Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Plant Biochemistry, Solution Chemistry, Physical Chemistry

$250,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Mahaffy, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]