Ji Kim
Associate Professor
she/her
Bio
She is passionately committed to mentorship, actively guiding students through initiatives such as the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), the CUNY Research Scholar Program (CRSP), and the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (NYSYEP). Dr. Kim's innovative contributions to education have been recognized with the Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Challenge Award for her course integrating green chemistry principles. Additionally, she was honored as the inaugural 2-Year College (2YC) American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellow in 2024.
Recently, Dr. Kim was selected as a CUNY Faculty Fellow to develop responsible and ethical methods for incorporating generative A.I. in chemical education. Her impactful research includes studies on the effects of PFAS on mental health and the environmental injustices affecting communities of color, highlighting her commitment to addressing critical social and environmental issues through her work.
About
Beyond Benign Roles
- GCC Champion
- Educational Content Developer
Languages
- English
Ongoing Projects
I have a few pedagogy research projects, developing active learning modules for the American Chemical Society (ACS) and incorporating the applications of generative A. I. into STEM courses across the City University of New York (CUNY), exploring how the PFAS exposure related to the mental health and its impacts on the community of colors.
Minority Serving Institute (MSI) Green Chemistry Education Award Winner
2023-2024
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY
Proposal: Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY will redesign their organic chemistry laboratory I and II courses to incorporate microscale glassware kits and additional green chemistry practices for implementation during the September 2024 to May 2025 semesters. Ten new modules will be incorporated into the organic chemistry laboratory curricula, incorporating the use of new microscale glassware kits. Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community will be introduced to students and an overview of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and their application in organic chemistry will be provided. Throughout the course, students will discuss the importance of sustainability, environmental impact, and responsible practices in organic chemistry. Microscale apparatus kits will be introduced alongside traditional synthesis kits to help students better understand the purpose of employing microscale kits and its benefits and challenges. Success and progress will be measured by using assessment methods to evaluate student understanding of green chemistry concepts and their ability to apply them in organic chemistry laboratory settings.
| Title | Authors and Co-authors | Published on | |
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| Exploring Sustainable Practices in Metal Plating: The Drive for Greener Innovations - A case study | Hun Bok Jung, Ji Kim, Sarah Briggs, Monica Soma Hensley | 
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Published Articles
Publications listed in the last five years:
Kim, J. (2024) Exploring Climate Change through Experiential Learning Activities for Nonscience Majors. Journal of Chemical Education ASAP, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00181
Kim, J., Pai G., and Abuyahya, S. (2024) An Online Global Learning Activity to Enhance Underrepresented Community College STEM Students’ Career Competencies and Chemistry Engagement: Water Testing in New York City and Jordan. Journal of Chemical Education, 101 (1), 197-204. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00783
Kim, J. (2022) Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil: A Guided Inquiry Chemistry Laboratory Activity at a Two-Year College. Journal of Chemical Education, 99 (12), 4162-4168. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c00265
Pratt, M., Kim, J., Lo, H., and Xiao, D. (2021) Brown Grease Pyrolysis under Pressure: Extending the Range of Reaction Conditions and Hydrocarbon Product Distributions. Fuel, 289, 119782. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119782
Kim, J., Roth, C., and Zhang, S. (2020) Research In the Classroom: Introducing Nanomaterials at a Two-Year College. International Journal of Research in STEM Education, 2, 107-113. https://doi.org/10.31098/ijrse.v2i2.251
Bashir, M., Wong, L., Hilaire, D., Kim, J., Salako, O., James, S., Foster, T., & Pratt, L. (2020) Biodiesel Fuel Production from Brown Grease Produced by Wastewater Treatment Plant: Optimization of Acid Catalyzed Reaction Conditions. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8, 103848-103856. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.103848
Strothers, J., Matthews, R., Toney, A., Cobham, M., Cox, S., Pinnock, S., Burns, M., Noel, M., St. Hilaire, D., Kim, J., & Pratt, L. (2019). Hydrocarbon Fuel from Brown Grease: Effects of Reaction Temperature Profile on Yields and Product Distribution. Fuel, 239, 573-578 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2018.11.053
As a longtime coordinator of the N.Y. ACS National Chemistry Week Celebration Outreach event, I actively participate in community services and professional activities. I am a member of the Student Activity Committee of the N.Y. American Chemical Society (NY ACS), where I co-organized the 71st Undergraduate Research Symposium in May 2024. Additionally, I am an active reviewer for the Journal of Chemical Education and the Journal of College Science Teaching, which allows me to continually educate myself through reading manuscripts. Another rewarding opportunity has been judging the high school science fair at the Terra NYC Science Fair (formerly the NYC Science Fair) since 2016. It is exhilarating to see young high schoolers so engaged in STEM.
Recent Activity
- Ji Kim registered.