Associate Professor Natalie Williamson
Associate Professor and First Year Director, Chemistry
Course coordinator for all first year chemistry courses as well as the courses SCIENCE 7020 (Communicating Science) and SCIENCE 3200 (Communicating Science III).
My research interests include synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, red wine pigments, olive polyphenols and chemical education.
My teaching interests include organic chemistry, spectroscopy and analytical chemistry and practical chemistry.
My reasearch interests include:
Synthetic organic chemistry
Heterocyclic chemistry
Red wine pigments
Olive polyphenols
Chemical education
Appointments
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Associate Professor | University of Adelaide |
| 2014 - 2016 | Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2012 - 2013 | Lecturer, Level B | University of Adelaide |
| 2009 - 2011 | Lecturer, Level A | University of Adelaide |
Awards and Achievements
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning | |||
| 2015 | RACI Chemistry Educator of the Year | |||
| 2015 | Commendation for Excellence in Support of the Student Experience | University of Adelaide | ||
| 2014 | Executive Dean of Sciences Award for Excellence in Team Teaching Award | University of Adelaide | ||
| 2014 | Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence in Teaching | University of Adelaide | ||
| 2013 | Early Career STEM Educator of the Year - SA Science Excellence Awards | |||
| 2010 - 2010 | ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning | |||
| 2009 | Executive Dean of Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching | University of Adelaide | ||
| 1993 - 1996 | Australian Postgraduate Research Award (Priority) | University of Adelaide |
Language Competencies
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| French | Can read, speak and understand spoken |
Education
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 - 1996 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 1992 - 1992 | University of Adelaide | Australia | BSc (Hons) |
| 1989 - 1991 | University of Adelaide | Australia | BSc |
Journals
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Williamson,N, Huang,D, Bell,S, Metha,G, 2015, Guided inquiry learning in an introductory chemistry course, International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 23, 6, 34-51 |
| 2014 | Priest,SJ, Pyke,SM, Williamson,NM, 2014, Student perceptions of chemistry experiments with different technological interfaces: a comparative study, Journal of Chemical Education, 91, 11, 1787-1795 10.1021/ed400835h |
| 2013 | Williamson,N, Metha,G, Willison,J, Pyke,S, 2013, Development of POGIL-Style classroom activities for an introductory chemistry course, International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 21, 5, 27-41 |
| 2011 | Lambert,S, Asenstorfer,R, Williamson,N, Iland,P, Jones,G, 2011, Copigmentation between malvidin-3-glucoside and some wine constituents and its importance to colour expression in red wine, Food Chemistry, 125, 1, 106-115 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.08.045 |
| 2005 | Williamson,N, Ward,A, 2005, The preparation and some chemistry of 2,2-dimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinolines, Tetrahedron, 61, 1, 155-165 10.1016/j.tet.2004.10.035 |
| 2005 | Holman,M, Williamson,N, Ward,A, 2005, Preparation and cyclization of some N-(2,2-dimethylpropargyl) homo- and heteroaromatic Amines and the synthesis of some pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidines, Australian Journal of Chemistry, 58, 5, 368-374 10.1071/CH04260 |
| 2004 | Francis,C, Williamson,N, Ward,A, 2004, The synthesis of tetrahydroquinolines related to virantmycin, Synthesis-Stuttgart, 16, 16, 2685-2691 10.1055/s-2004-831234 |
| 2002 | Williamson,N, Ward,A, Tiekink,E, 2002, Crystal structure of 1-acetyl-3-chloro-2,2,6-trimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-4-ol, C14H18ClNO2, Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie-New Crystal Structures, 217, 3, 347-348 |
| 2001 | Cooper,M, Lucas,M, Seater,JA, Ward,A, Williamson,N, 2001, A convenient method for the aromatic amino-Claisen rearrangement of N(1,1-disubstituted-allyl)anilines, Synthesis-Stuttgart, 2001, 4, 621-625 |
| 1999 | Allen,JV, Williamson,NM, Roberts,SM, 1999, Polyamino Acids as Man-Made Catalysts, Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, 63, 125-144 |
| 1999 | Crisp,G, Williamson,N, 1999, Separation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons using 2-dimensional thin-layer chromatography - An environmental chemistry experiment, JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 76, 12, 1691-1692 |
| 1998 | Allen,J, Bergeron,S, Griffiths,M, Mukherjee,S, Roberts,S, Williamson,N, Wu,L, 1998, Juliá-Colonna asymmetric epoxidation reactions under non-aqueous conditions: Rapid, highly regio- and stereo-selective transformations using a cheap, recyclable catalyst, Journal of the Chemical Society - Perkin Transactions 1, 19, 3171-3179 10.1039/a805407j |
| 1998 | Cappi,M, Chen,W, Flood,R, Liao,Y, Roberts,S, Skidmore,J, Smith,J, Williamson,N, 1998, New procedures for the Juliá-Colonna asymmetric epoxidation: Synthesis of (+)-clausenamide, Chemical Communications, 10, 1159-1160 10.1039/a801450g |
| 1997 | Roberts,SM, Williamson,NM, 1997, The use of enzymes for the preparation of biologically active natural products and analogues in optically active form, Current Organic Chemistry, 1, 1, 1-20 |
| 1997 | Allen,J, Cappi,M, Kary,P, Roberts,S, Williamson,N, Wu,L, 1997, Stereoselective epoxidation of electron poor dienes using poly(L-leucine), Journal of the Chemical Society - Perkin Transactions 1, 22, 3297-3298 10.1039/a706238i |
| 1995 | Williamson,N, March,D, David Ward,A, 1995, An improved synthesis of 2,2-disubstituted-1,2-dihydroquinolines and their conversion to 3-chloro-2,2-disubstituted-tetrahydroquinolines, Tetrahedron Letters, 36, 42, 7721-7724 10.1016/0040-4039(95)01572-Y |
Books
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Blackman,A, Bridgman,A, Williamson,NM, Thompson,C, Lawrie,G, 2016, Chemistry: Core Concepts, John Wiley & Sons Australia, Milton, Qld |
Conference Papers
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Williamson,NM, 2014, Preparation of Video Worked Examples for an Introductory Chemistry Course, RACI National Congress, Adelaide |
| 2014 | Priest,SJ, Williamson,NM, Pyke,SM, 2014, Capabilities and Limitations of the Advancing Science by Enhancing Learning in the Laboratory Project Student Learning Evaluation Data, RACI National Congress, Adelaide |
| 2013 | Jerram,K, Stubbs,M, Westphalen,L, Williamson,NM, Metha,GF, 2013, Delivering a Small-Group Discovery Experience in Large Classes, HERGA 2013, Adelaide |
| 2012 | Williamson,NM, Huang,DM, Pyke,SM, Willison,J, Metha,GF, 2012, Constructing a First Year University Chemistry Course for the ‘Late Bloomers’, ERGA 2012, Adelaide |
| 2012 | Priest,SJ, Pyke,SM, Williamson,NM, Willison,J, 2012, Representations of Scientific Concepts and Learning Experience of First Year Undergraduate Students, ERGA 2012, Adelaide |
| 2007 | Jones,GP, Asenstorfer,RE, Lee,DF, Williamson,NM, 2007, Charge equilibria and pK values of wine pigments by electrophoresis and absorption spectroscopy, WineTech 2007, Adelaide |
| 2006 | Williamson,NM, Swinny,EE, Lee,DF, Hayasaka,Y, Jones,GP, 2006, NMR identification of ethyl-linked anthocyanin-flavanol pigments formed in model reaction solutions, ANZMAG 2006, New South Wales |
Conference Items
| Date | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Pyke,SM, Porter-Dabrowski,C, Williamson,NM, 2015, Student Attitudes and Approaches to Learning Chemistry: What Influences Academic Success?, Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Perth |
| 2014 | Pyke,SM, Porter-Dabrowski,C, Williamson,NM, 2014, Impact of Student Approaches to Learning on Both Their Experience and Their Performance in Problem Solving Workshop Classes: A Pilot Study, Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Sydney |
| 2013 | Botten,J, Coulson,M, Palmer,E, Williamson,NM, Willis,C, Pearce,K, 2013, Practical Classes: The Perceived Pros and Cons of Students ‘Getting Their Hands Dirty’, HERGA 2013, Adelaide |
| 2012 | Williamson,NM, Metha,GF, Huang,DM, Bell,SG, 2012, Development of POGIL-Style Organic Chemistry Activities, Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Sydney |
| 2012 | Priest,SJ, Williamson,NM, Pyke,SM, 2012, Thinking Beyond the Macro Domain of Chemistry in First Year Undergraduate Students, Chem Ed 2012, Adelaide |
| 2012 | Priest,SJ, Pyke,SM, Williamson,NM, Willison,J, 2012, Using Laboratory Experiences to Investigate Learning Trends in Chemistry, Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Sydney |
Memberships
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Member | Royal Australian Chemical Institute | Australia |
Committee Memberships
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Treasurer | RACI Chemical Education Division Committee | Australia | |
| 2014 | Member | SACE Stage 2 Chemistry Vetting Panel | Australia |
Position
First Year Coordinator
Phone
83135496
Fax
8313 4380
Campus
North Terrace
Building
Badger
Room Number
2 23
Org Unit
Chemistry