HR job title
- Retired Instructional Professor
- Contact Info
- 1 979 845 4634
- ORCiD
- 0000-0002-6071-8765
Williamson, Vickie Instructional Professor
Positions
- Instructional Professor, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
My training is in chemical education, one of the divisions recognized by the American Chemical Society. In addition to teaching in the 101-102 chemistry program, I teach graduate-level chemical education courses. These courses are of two types; those for graduate chemical education students and those for teachers. My research area is in chemical education, research, which is inseparable from teaching. Chemical education research involves: (a) the development of teaching strategies and/or curriculum and the testing of the relative effectiveness of the strategy or curriculum via statistical analysis and (b) investigations into the nature of the student-learner in our chemistry classes.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Shelton, G. R., Villalta-Cerdas, A., Jang, B., Dubrovskiy, A., Mamiya, B., Weber, R., ... Mason, D.
(2023).
Importance of Academic Legacy on Student Success in First- and Second-Semester General Chemistry. Journal of Research in Science Mathematics and Technology Education.
121-148.
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Willis, W. K., Williamson, V. M., Chuu, E., & Dabney, A. R.
(2022).
The Relationship Between a Student's Success in First-Semester General Chemistry and Their Mathematics Fluency, Profile, and Performance on Common Questions. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
31(1), 1-15.
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Alivio, T., Howard, E., Mamiya, B., & Williamson, V. M.
(2020).
How Does a Math Review Impact a Student's Arithmetic Skills and Performance in First-Semester General Chemistry?. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
29(6), 703-712.
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Williamson, V. M., Walker, D. R., Chuu, E., Broadway, S., Mamiya, B., Powell, C. B., ... Mason, D.
(2020).
Impact of basic arithmetic skills on success in first-semester general chemistry. Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
21(1), 51-61.
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Powell, C. B., Simpson, J., Williamson, V. M., Dubrovskiy, A., Walker, D. R., Jang, B., Shelton, G. R., & Mason, D.
(2020).
Impact of arithmetic automaticity on students' success in second-semester general chemistry. Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
21(4), 1028-1041.
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Cosio, M. N., & Williamson, V. M.
(2019).
Timing of Homework Completion vs. Performance in General Chemistry. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
28(5), 523-531.
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Albaladejo, J., Broadway, S., Mamiya, B., Petros, A., Powell, C. B., Shelton, G. R., ... Mason, D.
(2018).
ConfChem Conference on Mathematics in Undergraduate Chemistry Instruction: MUST-Know Pilot Study-Math Preparation Study from Texas. Journal of Chemical Education.
95(8), 1428-1429.
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Williamson, K., Williamson, V. M., & Hinze, S. R.
(2017).
Administering Spatial and Cognitive Instruments In-class and On-line: Are These Equivalent?. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
26(1), 12-23.
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Williamson, V. M., & Zumalt, C. J.
(2017).
How do general chemistry students' impressions, attitudes, perceived learning, and course performance vary with the arrangement of homework questions and E-text?. Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
18(4), 785-797.
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Zumalt, C. J., & Williamson, V. M.
(2016).
Does the Arrangement of Embedded Text Versus Linked Text in Homework Systems Make a Difference in Students Impressions, Attitudes, and Perceived Learning?. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
25(5), 704-714.
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Williamson, V. M., Hegarty, M., Deslongchamps, G., Williamson, K., & Shultz, M. J.
(2013).
Identifying Student Use of Ball-and-Stick Images versus Electrostatic Potential Map Images via Eye Tracking. Journal of Chemical Education.
90(2), 159-164.
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Hinze, S. R., Rapp, D. N., Williamson, V. M., Shultz, M. J., Deslongchamps, G., & Williamson, K. C.
(2013).
Beyond ball-and-stick: Students' processing of novel STEM visualizations. Learning and Instruction.
26, 12-21.
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Hinze, S. R., Williamson, V. M., Deslongchamps, G., Shultz, M. J., Williamson, K. C., & Rapp, D. N.
(2013).
Textbook Treatments of Electrostatic Potential Maps in General and Organic Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education.
90(10), 1275-1281.
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Hinze, S. R., Williamson, V. M., Shultz, M. J., Williamson, K. C., Deslongchamps, G., & Rapp, D. N.
(2013).
When do spatial abilities support student comprehension of STEM visualizations?. Cognitive Processing: international quarterly of cognitive science.
14(2), 129-142.
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Williamson, V. M., Lane, S. M., Gilbreath, T., Tasker, R., Ashkenazi, G., Williamson, K. C., & Macfarlane, R. D.
(2012).
The Effect of Viewing Order of Macroscopic and Particulate Visualizations on Students' Particulate Explanations. Journal of Chemical Education.
89(8), 979-987.
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Chatterjee, S., Williamson, V. M., McCann, K., & Peck, M. L.
(2009).
Surveying Students' Attitudes and Perceptions toward Guided-Inquiry and Open-Inquiry Laboratories. Journal of Chemical Education.
86(12), 1427-1432.
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Williamson, V. M., & Jose, T. J
(2008).
The effects of a two-year molecular visualization experience on teachers' attitudes, content knowledge, and spatial ability. Journal of Chemical Education.
85(5), 718-723.
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McKee, E., Williamson, V. M., & Ruebush, L. E.
(2007).
Effects of a Demonstration Laboratory on Student Learning. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
16(5), 395-400.
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Jose, T. J., & Williamson, V. M.
(2005).
Molecular visualization in science education: An evaluation of an NSF-sponsored workshop. Journal of Chemical Education.
82(6), 937-943.
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Williamson, V., Huffman, J., & Peck, L
(2004).
Testing students' use of the particulate theory. Journal of Chemical Education.
81(6), 891-896.
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Williamson, V. M., & Rowe, M. W.
(2002).
Group problem-solving versus lecture in college-level quantitativee analysis: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Journal of Chemical Education.
79(9), 1131-1134.
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Williamson, V. M., & Abraham, M. R.
(1995).
The effects of computer animation on the particulate mental models of college chemistry students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
32(5), 521-534.
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Abraham, M. R., Williamson, V. M., & Westbrook, S. L.
(1994).
A crossage study of the understanding of five chemistry concepts. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
31(2), 147-165.
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Shelton, G. R., Villalta-Cerdas, A., Jang, B., Dubrovskiy, A., Mamiya, B., Weber, R., ... Mason, D.
(2023).
Importance of Academic Legacy on Student Success in First- and Second-Semester General Chemistry. Journal of Research in Science Mathematics and Technology Education.
121-148.
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conference paper
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Williamson, V. M., & Zumalt, C. J.
(2014).
Linked text vs. embedded text in two homework systems: Student impressions, attitudes, and perceived learning. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Hinze, S. R., Williamson, V. M., & Williamson, K. C
(2014).
Administering cognitive tests in-class and on-line: Are there the links between these tests and grades in a chemistry course?. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Casillas, C., Sarvela, T. L., & Williamson, V. M.
(2014).
Measuring the effects of online homework on student content retention in first semester general chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., Casillas, C., & Zumalt, C.
(2014).
Student impressions, attitudes, and perceived learning with two homework systems. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., Watkins, J. T., & Williamson, K.
(2013).
The Effect of Student-Constructed Animations versus Storyboards on Students' Mental Rotation Ability, Equilibrium Content Knowledge, and Attitudes. ACS Symposium Series.
293-311.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2012).
Visualizations to promote student understanding: Influences of Loretta Jones. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2011).
Clickers in a large lecture class: Student impressions and perceived learning. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., Hinze, S. R., Williamson, K. C., Shultz, M. J., Deslongchamps, G., & Rapp, D. N
(2011).
Students' cognitive processing and comprehension of macroscopic and particulate representations. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., Hinze, S., Williamson, K. C., Shultz, M., Rapp, D., & Deslongchamps, G
(2011).
Which visualizations are students are able to use effectively?. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2011).
Teaching Chemistry with Visualizations: What's the Research Evidence?. ACS Symposium Series.
65-81.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2010).
Particulate nature of matter: How do we make them see?. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., & Jose, T. J.
(2009).
CHED 28-Using visualization techniques in chemistry teaching. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Watkins, J. T., & Williamson, V. M.
(2009).
Changes in students' spatial ability, content knowledge, and attitudes through the use of storyboards and student-constructed animation in college general chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2008).
CHED 165-The particulate nature of matter: The quest for student understanding. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2008).
The Particulate Nature of Matter: An Example of How Theory-Based Research Can Impact the Field. ACS Symposium Series.
67-78.
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Sarvela, T. L., Williamson, V. M., & Macfarlane, R. D.
(2007).
Feedback and attitude study of online web-based learning (OWL) in first semester general chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Gilbreath, T., Williamson, V. M., & Macfarlane, R. D.
(2007).
The effect of macroscopic and particulate visualizations on student reasoning. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Watkins, J. T., Williamson, V. M., & Macfarlane, R. D.
(2007).
The use of storyboards and student-constructed animation in college general chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Sarvela, T. L., Williamson, V. M., & Macfarlane, R. D.
(2007).
Effects of feedback with Online Web-based Learning (OWL) in first semester general chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
395-395.
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Tate, S., & Williamson, V. M.
(2006).
CHED 132-Historical analysis of student performance in junior level chemistry courses. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Chatterjee, S., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2006).
Students' perceptions and attitudes towards guided and open inquiry laboratories. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Chatterjee, S., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2006).
Teaching chemistry using role-playing techniques. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Williamson, V. M., & Brown, L.
(2005).
Effects of college chemistry course on freshman students' drawings of chemists. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U556-U556.
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Williamson, V. M., & Jose, T. J.
(2004).
Effects of molecular visualization training on teachers' attitudes, content knowledge, and spatial ability. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U668-U669.
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Pasos, J., Williamson, V. M., Peck, M. L., & Williamson, K. C
(2003).
Comparison of achievement in the use of static, dynamic and interactive visualization tools. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U538-U538.
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Brown, L. M., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, L. M.
(2003).
Facilitators and barriers to teacher implementation of molecular visualization. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U538-U538.
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Brode, D. L., & Williamson, V. M.
(2003).
Images of scientists. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U529-U529.
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Williamson, V. M.
(2003).
Inquiry-based laboratory manuals. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U543-U543.
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McKee, E., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2003).
Use of a demonstration laboratory in teaching chemistry. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U534-U534.
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Velazquez-Marcano, A., & Williamson, V. M.
(2003).
Use of video demonstrations and particulate animations in the chemistry classroom. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U538-U538.
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Jose, T. J., & Williamson, V. M.
(2003).
Why should chemistry departments to offer graduate courses for high school teachers?. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U529-U529.
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Jose, T. J., & Williamson, V. M.
(2002).
Changes in attitude and behavior of participants at a workshop on molecular visualization. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U323-U323.
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Lindsay, L. L., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2002).
Evolution of chemistry curriculum. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U343-U343.
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Huffman, J., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2002).
Testing students' use of particulate terms. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U186-U186.
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Jose, T. J., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2002).
Use of molecular visualization in the classroom: A review of the literature. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U342-U342.
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Jose, T. J., & Williamson, V. M.
(2001).
Evaluation of the NSF Workshop on Molecular Visualization in Science Education. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U208-U208.
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Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2001).
New pedagogies for teaching large lecture classes at Texas A & M University. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U204-U204.
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Huffman, J., Williamson, V. M., & Peck, M. L.
(2001).
Testing students' use of particulate terms. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U244-U244.
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Williamson, V. M., & Zumalt, C. J.
(2014).
Linked text vs. embedded text in two homework systems: Student impressions, attitudes, and perceived learning. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
Teaching
teaching activities
- CHEM101 Fund Of Chemistry I Instructor
- CHEM102 Fund Of Chemistry Ii Instructor
- CHEM111 Fund Of Chem Lab I Instructor
- CHEM112 Fund Of Chem Lab Ii Instructor
- CHEM117 Gen Chem For Engr Lab Instructor
- CHEM119 Fund Of Chemistry I Instructor
- CHEM120 Fund Of Chemistry Ii Instructor
- CHEM285 Directed Studies Instructor
- CHEM289 Sptp: General Chemistry I Lect Instructor
- CHEM289 Sptp:general Chemistry Ii Lec Instructor
- CHEM485 Directed Studies Instructor
- CHEM491 Hnr-research Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Science Education (Chemical Education), University of Oklahoma - (Norman, Oklahoma, United States)
awards and honors
- Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program, conferred by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States), 2017
- ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry, conferred by American Chemical Society - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2015
- ACS Fellows, conferred by American Chemical Society - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States), 2015
- Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2014
- Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award, The, conferred by Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States), 2003
Contact
first name
- Vickie
has last name
- Williamson
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Chemistry Department
3255 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3255
USA
Other
- williamson@tamu.edu