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Dr Gan Shermer

Dr Gan Shermer is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching in Chemistry at the University of Bath. She is passionate about widening participation in Chemistry and providing students with authentic opportunities to develop the skills they need to succeed at university and in their future careers.
Year
2021
Institution
University of Bath
Job Title
Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching

Dr Gan Shermer joined the University of Bath in 2008 and is now a Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching in Chemistry. Since starting at Bath, Gan has been committed to widening participation in Chemistry through effective outreach and developing new ways to support the school to university transition. She is particularly interested in the development of skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) degrees and has led several cross-departmental projects which aim to provide students with creative and authentic learning experiences to develop relevant employability skills. Gan is a Senior Fellow and is a member of the committees of the Royal Society of Chemistry Higher Education Group, Chemistry Education Research Group, and the Organic Division Council. 

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