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Scholarly Output

Publications & Working Papers

Pre-prints, manuscripts in preparation, peer-reviewed proceedings, and conference presentations by William Wai Sum Chan.

Citations follow APA 7th edition format. Pre-prints and working papers are available via EdArXiv or upon direct request. Contact william.chan@empowermentlearning.org for manuscript access or collaboration inquiries.

Pre-prints & Working Papers

  1. Chan, W.W.S. (2026). Empowerment-Driven Learning: An Evolutionary and Computational Framework for Academic Motivation. EdArXiv. https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/8szhd_v1 Under Review

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  2. Chan, W.W.S. (in preparation). Rational detachment: Reinterpreting "senioritis" and gifted burnout as evolutionary energy conservation. Manuscript in preparation. In Prep

  3. Chan, W.W.S. (in preparation). Beyond the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation: A metabolic framework for conceptual knowledge in buffer chemistry. Manuscript in preparation. In Prep

  4. Chan, W.W.S. (in preparation). Survival of the fittest curriculum: Adapting the 5E instructional model for dominance economies. Manuscript in preparation. In Prep

Peer-Reviewed Proceedings

No peer-reviewed proceedings are listed at this time. This section will be updated upon publication.

Conference Presentations

  1. Ralph, M. C., Benoit, L., Chan, W. W. S., Harris, A., Howell, K., & Lozano, V. (2022, June). Purpose and Impact: 2022 UTeach Alumni Panel. Panel discussion examining the evolving role of education leaders and the UTeach network's response to systemic education disruption. Presented at the UTeach National Conference, Austin, TX.

  2. Rapini, B., Rodriguez, A., & Chan, W. W. S. (2017, May). UTeach Nation: We Change the World. Selected as a keynote speaker for the UTeach 20th Anniversary Plenary, addressing the national network on the translation of STEM pedagogical frameworks into community leadership and systemic educational impact. Opening Plenary Address presented at the UTeach National Conference, Austin, TX.

  3. Chan, W. W. S. (2014, August). Quality Questioning. Presented at the RESST Chemistry Summer Institute, Houston, TX.

  4. Chan, W. W. S. (2014, April). Achieving Conceptual Understanding in Stoichiometry with Cognitive Skills. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, Boston, MA.

  5. Chan, W. W. S., et al. (2013, May). Supporting New Teachers: Induction Panel. Panel presentation at the UTeach National Conference, Austin, TX.

  6. Chan, W. W. S. (2013, April). Tips and Resources for First-Year Chemistry Teachers. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, San Antonio, TX.

  7. Chan, W. W. S. (2013, April). Developing Conceptual Learning in Stoichiometry for All Students. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, San Antonio, TX.

  8. Chan, W. W. S. (2012, March). The Missing Link in Stoichiometry: Dimension. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

  9. Chan, W. W. S. (2011, March). How to Make Sense with Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, San Francisco, CA.

  10. Chan, W. W. S. (2010, March). As Easy as 'One' in Dimensional Analysis and Stoichiometry. Presented at the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.