Dr. Kimberly (Linenberger) Cortes
Chemistry Education Researcher
CURRICULUM VITAE
Work
Experience
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Recruit, advise, and retain talented Physical Science and Mathematics majors into the program with the goal of retaining these students through graduation and helping them obtain their post-graduate goals.
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Schedule and promote programming to support the students in the program in their career goals and chosen majors.
Director Advanced Majors Program (Physical Sciences & Mathematics)
College of Science and Mathematics
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144
June 2021 - Present
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144
August 2019 - Present
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Teach Introductory Biochemistry and Chemistry Education courses
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Conduct research on student learning and assessment in chemistry and biochemistry
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Provide service to the department, university, and professional communities.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA 30144
August 2013 - July 2019
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Teach Introductory Biochemistry and Chemistry Education courses
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Conduct research on student learning and assessment in chemistry
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Provide service to the department, university, and professional communities.
Post Doctoral Research Associate
ACS Examinations Institute
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
January 2012 - July 2013
- Advanced statistical analysis of educational assessment
- National survey development and administration
- Coordination of large scale assessment of student learning in general chemistry.
Education
Miami University
2007 - 2011
Ph.D. Chemistry
Content Specialty: Biophysical Chemistry
Dissertation Research: Chemistry Education
2010 - present
University of Central Missouri
2003 - 2007
BS.Ed. Chemistry
Missouri Teacher Certificate (Chemistry 9-12)
Honors Thesis: “Importance of Demonstrations in the Understanding of Chemistry”
2010 - present
