About Us
Built by educators who understand how students learn chemistry — and how to help them succeed.
Why We Created REAL CHEM
MAKING CHEMISTRY MEANINGFUL
We help students discover chemistry’s role in their world and recognize their potential to shape it.
CREATING CHEMISTS FOR LIFE
We allow students to see how their lives and careers can be enriched by learning to think like a chemist.
Our Core Principles
Relevant
We show students how chemistry connects to careers they never considered, opening doors to opportunities in STEM and beyond.
Engaging
Cinematic video of real people and real scenarios followed by interactive activities with personalized feedback engages and supports students.
Active Learning
Students participate in interactive activities and applications – building confidence to tackle the next question.
Listening
Through continuous research, we use your insights to make evidence-based decisions.
Where Research Meets Innovation
Carnegie Mellon University's Open Learning Initiative
OLI brings decades of learning science research to REAL CHEM, creating proven approaches that drive student success.
Arizona State University's ETX Center
ETX contributes cutting-edge technology to help REAL CHEM reach more students effectively.
Our Journey
2018
ASU and CMU join forces to reimagine chemistry education through learning science
2020
Partner institutions help us refine our approach with extensive classroom testing
2022
REAL CHEM makes its debut with data-driven insights and immersive learning experiences
2024
Impact grows with enhanced toolset and new collaborative features
