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Professor Dr. Robin Stoodley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robin Stoodley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Chemical Education. He focuses on the development of laboratory curricula and innovative laboratory experiments that employ open-ended inquiry formats. His teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative learning and the establishment of learning communities among students. Stoodley teaches several courses including CHEM 300, CHEM 319, CHEM 341, and an Integrated Laboratory course. He has previously taught Quantitative Chemical Analysis and Communicating Science courses. He received his B.Sc. (Hons) and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and has served as an instructor at the University of Calgary before returning to UBC where he has steadily progressed in his academic role.

Research Interests

Chemical Education Laboratory Curriculum Development Laboratory Experiment Development Open-Ended Inquiry-Format Laboratory Experiments Learning Group-Work Building Learning Communities

Experience

Instructor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Instructor in the Department of Chemistry, teaching various undergraduate chemistry courses.

Senior Instructor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Senior Instructor in the Department of Chemistry, expanded responsibilities in curriculum development and teaching.

Teaching Faculty

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.

Courses

CHEM 300 CHEM 319 CHEM 341 CHEM 315 CHEM 325 CHEM 335 CHEM 345 CHEM 445 CHEM 211 SCIE 300

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science

Application Checklist

  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.