Personal profile
Research interests
Dr Shermer has a background in organic chemistry and science communication. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has a particular interest in innovative pedagogy in chemistry. As such she has led a number of projects to develop the teaching and learning of chemistry in higher education. Her particular interests are in the transition between school and university and the development of graduate skills in STEM degrees.
She also has an interest in public engagement and leads the Departments outreach activities with schools. For more information about the activities offered to school students, teachers and the general public, please visit the Outreach and Public Activities page.
Development projects in learning and teaching, outreach and public engagement have been funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the National HE STEM programme, the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement, the Goldsmiths Company and the University Teaching Development Fund.
Publications
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Use of a One-Page Reference Guide in On-Campus Timed Exams: Reflections and Assessment of Its Impact on Students in a Post-Open-Book World
Gibson van Mil, L. T., Shermer, G. & Thomson, P. I. T., 13 Aug 2024, In: Journal of Chemical Education. 101, 8, p. 3344-3351 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public engagement as a case study for authentic learning
Shermer, G., 27 Oct 2020, A Handbook for Authentic Learning in Higher Education: Transformational learning Through Real World Experiences. Pitchford, A., Owen, D. & Stevens, E. (eds.). Abingdon, U. K.: RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
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Across the divide: a toolkit for final year public engagement projects in chemistry, pharmacology and physics
Shermer, G. & Bromfield, S., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Taking research outside the lab: experiences of final year projects in public engagement
Shermer, G. & Bromfield, S., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Are individual learning styles relevant to teaching in Higher Education?
Shermer, G., 20 Aug 2015, Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education Conference. p. 15Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
Prizes
Activities
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Advanced HE Teaching and Learning Conference, 2-4 July 2024, Nottingham
Mtar, M. (Speaker), Mammadova, B. (Speaker), Forey, G. (Speaker), Minelli, E. (Speaker), Shermer, G. (Speaker) & Shields, P. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2024 → 4 Jul 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance