Spectroscopy in your classroom - portable analysis

By Tracy McGhie2013-05-01T00:00:00

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Tracy McGhie explains how your students can solve a murder mystery using state-of-the-art equipment

As the Spectroscopy in a Suitcase coordinator based at the University of Leicester, I have been involved in the project since 2008. The concept was developed by Jonny Woodward and Paul Cullis of the University of Leicester, who wanted schools and colleges to be able to give their pupils and students hands-on experience of state-of-the-art, university-grade spectroscopy equipment - enhancing the teaching of spectroscopy and chemistry in secondary education.

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