eprintid: 10205682
rev_number: 10
eprint_status: archive
userid: 699
dir: disk0/10/20/56/82
datestamp: 2025-03-07 13:47:07
lastmod: 2025-03-07 13:47:07
status_changed: 2025-03-07 13:47:07
type: poster
metadata_visibility: show
sword_depositor: 699
creators_name: Sonmez, Buse
creators_name: Palomas, David
title: Student Startups: A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Sustainable Chemistry
divisions: UCL
divisions: B04
divisions: C06
divisions: F56
keywords: Problem-Based Learning, Biomass, Sustainable Chemistry, Chemistry careers
abstract: In a rapidly evolving chemistry job market, it is essential to prepare students to understand the nature of roles available for chemistry graduates.1 This presentation introduces a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)2 strategy implemented in a sustainable chemistry module, designed to equip students with the confidence and familiarity needed to navigate industry-specific language when applying for jobs.

The PBL approach simulates the hierarchical structure of a startup company, where lead academics take on executive roles like chief executive officer (CEO) or chief scientific officer (CSO), introducing real-world sustainability challenges while allowing students to devise solutions. Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) are Project Managers, guiding students’ team discussions and maintaining professional group dynamics without providing direct answers. Students work in teams to solve real-world industry problems while assuming roles inspired by actual job postings, such as Research Scientist, Sustainability Officer, and Patent Attorney.
date: 2025-03-04
date_type: published
official_url: https://www.rsc.org/our-events/rsc-poster/
oa_status: green
full_text_type: other
language: eng
primo: open
primo_central: open_green
verified: verified_manual
elements_id: 2366273
lyricists_name: Palomas Dona, David
lyricists_id: DPALO47
actors_name: Palomas Dona, David
actors_id: DPALO47
actors_role: owner
full_text_status: public
pres_type: poster
event_title: #RSCPoster 2025
event_location: Online conference
event_dates: 04 - 05 March 2025
citation:        Sonmez, Buse;    Palomas, David;      (2025)    Student Startups: A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Sustainable Chemistry.                   Presented at: #RSCPoster 2025, Online conference.       Green open access   
 
document_url: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10205682/1/RSCPoster_2025_David%20Palomas.pdf