Rate My Professor Lauren McMills

McMills' scholarly output includes co-authored articles advancing general chemistry laboratory pedagogy. Prominent publications feature "Mass-Based Approach to the Determination of the Henry’s Law Constant for CO2 (g) Using a Diet Carbonated Beverage" (Journal of Chemical Education, 2019), co-authored with F. Nyasulu, R. Barlag, L. McMills, and P. Arthasery; "Acid-Base Titration Curves in the General Chemistry Laboratory: An In-Depth Study" (The Chemical Educator, 2016); "A Student-Made Silver–Silver Chloride Reference Electrode for the General Chemistry Laboratory: ~10 min Preparation" (Journal of Chemical Education, 2014); "Comparing Mass and Volumetric Titrations in the General Chemistry Lab" (Journal of Chemical Education, 2012); and "The H3PO4 Acid Ionization Reactions: A Capstone Multi-Concept Thermodynamics General Chemistry Laboratory Exercise" (Journal of Chemical Education, 2013). These works introduce safe, efficient, low-waste experiments that connect fundamental concepts like calorimetry, potentiometry, and acid-base chemistry. Her innovations, such as student-made reference electrodes and mass-based titrations, enhance laboratory accessibility and environmental sustainability. As Undergraduate Chair, she oversees advising and contributes to departmental initiatives, including honors programs.