Kelley Young

Biography

I am an assistant teaching professor and general chemistry coordinator in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. I attended Adrian College where I was a member of the women’s soccer team and graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry, earning one of the only bachelor’s degrees among my large, extended family. I earned my PhD in chemistry from Michigan State University where I studied charge transfer properties of thin-film semiconductors for solar water oxidation. After completing my PhD, I was a visiting assistant professor at Hope College before joining the faculty at Notre Dame in 2016.

My research at Notre Dame has transitioned from understanding data from electrochemical measurements to that of student generated data. I am currently working on research utilizing course generated data to better inform how we can help students in the course. As course coordinator, I am continually working to implement evidenced based, best-practices to deliver the best general chemistry course possible.

While I do conduct some research at Notre Dame, teaching is my primary focus. The absolute best part of my job is working closely with students to help them to become the best version of themselves, both in and out of the classroom (while hopefully learning how awesome chemistry is along the way).

I married my high school sweetheart and we have two small children. When I am not wrangling said children, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping, hunting, and working in my flower garden.