A Resource to Support Decolonization of the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum

In our taught chemistry curricula, the majority of individuals who are used to illustrate historical aspects of chemistry topics are white western chemists. Decolonizing the undergraduate chemistry curricula is increasingly recognized as an important step towards developing a more inclusive higher-education environment for students from minoritized ethnic backgrounds. Here, we provide the first openly accessible resource that can be used to decolonize an undergraduate chemistry course. In particular, the resource provides examples of both individual scientists and groups that can be used to illustrate chemistry teaching, and hence provide role model examples of scientists from different cultures. The resource presented provides a significant body of examples for chemistry lecturers to use as they begin working towards decolonizing their curricula.