Joshua Beaver, Ph.D., is a Teaching Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in organic and general chemistries. He completed is graduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill in organic chemistry and molecular recognition in water. His postdoctoral training at Duke University involved developing targeted anticancer drug delivery agents. As a professor he adapts interdisciplinary problem-solving approaches to active, evidence-based teaching to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. His current research focuses on improving student outcomes in chemistry through the development of new teaching strategies, building data-driven analytical tools, and developing novel scaffolded learning resources.