About the Author

Johnathan "Hugh" Broome is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he obtained his Ph.D. in Supramolecular Chemistry. From 2020 – 2023, Dr. Broome served as the Associate Director in the USM Center for Faculty Development and as the University’s Academic Integrity Officer, where he oversaw the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellows and the Learning Assistant Program. Currently, Dr. Broome researches student anxiety and attitudes surrounding chemistry. He has published articles and book chapters on supramolecular chemosensors of transition metals and psychoactive substances. He is the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Coordinator for the local section and is a member of Chemists Without Borders.