![]() The channel, ASMR Chemistry, has received only positive feedback over three years, and she brought it to Twitch last summer. Holman had created a YouTube channel in 2020 combining two other passions, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) and calligraphy, to teach chemistry “in a calm manner,” she said. Recently, Holman created a twist on teaching science, with the encouragement of a company called Study Soup: They informed her she’s an influencer and they’d help her livestream on Twitch. I want them to feel welcome I want them to feel confident,” she added. Especially in general chemistry, I want students to realize that they can do it.” Instead, Holman has identified students’ biggest problem with Chemistry class: “I think the number one thing is that so many students come in and they're feeling intimidated. ![]() “It has never been my job to throw curveballs and make things confusing. “I’ve always wanted to make things really clear to students,” she began. Despite being the busiest person you’ll meet-and one of the most enthusiastic-Holman is devoted to teaching. She's played in nine rock bands since 1995 with 16 album and single releases. On top of that, she’s also actually a rock star. ![]() Not only has Holman been teaching at Willamette for 22 years, she started a radio station, hosted a podcast called 10 Bestest and an online teaching channel, and works to support women in STEM at home. Professor of Chemistry Karen McFarlane Holman ‘90 is known as the Chemistry Rockstar for a reason-or more like 10 reasons. ![]()
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