Dr. Anna Curtis is a Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC in the department of chemistry. She has training in electronic dynamics in semiconductor nanomaterials with applications in solar cell technology as well as promoting students’ ability to think scientifically in the general chemistry classroom. Her current interests lie in constantly improving her knowledge of current research and best practices in chemical education as well as incorporating this knowledge into her teaching. Her interest in chemical education is driven by her belief that, with the right attitude and environment, all students are capable of learning chemistry.