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I\u2019m an educator by day, a researcher by night, and a vintage Kawasaki enthusiast on the weekends. I teach high school chemistry in Philadelphia and previously served as adjunct faculty in chemistry at Temple University.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 24px\">This is where I share my work at the bench, in the classroom, and in the garage.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/about\/\" style=\"color:#b3ec46;font-weight:bold\">About me \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#18211b;background-color:#b3ec46;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 18px\"><strong>THE MISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:32px;line-height:1.2;color:#18211b;margin:0 0 20px\">Good chemistry is the best chemistry.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">Make science approachable. Ask thoughtful questions. Learn through experimentation and collaboration. Help others build the confidence to investigate the world around them.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/mission\/\" style=\"color:#18211b;font-weight:bold\">Read the mission \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#18211b;background-color:#f4f0e6;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 18px\"><strong>01 \/ CHEMISTRY &amp; RESEARCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#18211b;margin:0 0 20px\">From question to experiment.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">My research experience spans organic synthesis and layered double hydroxide electrocatalysts. Explore the reactions, materials, abstracts, and posters behind the work.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/chemistry\/\" style=\"color:#18211b;font-weight:bold\">Explore the chemistry \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#f4f0e6;background-color:#18211b;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 18px\"><strong>02 \/ TEACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#f4f0e6;margin:0 0 20px\">Students as scientists.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">From university laboratories to high school chemistry in Philadelphia, my teaching centers on observation, experimentation, and explanation. I want students to ask questions, work with evidence, and see themselves as scientists.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/teaching\/\" style=\"color:#b3ec46;font-weight:bold\">Inside the classroom \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#18211b;background-color:#f4f0e6;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 18px\"><strong>03 \/ ABOUT &amp; RECOGNITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#18211b;margin:0 0 20px\">The person behind the lab.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">I earned my B.S. in Natural Sciences with a chemistry concentration at Temple University, graduating with Distinction in Major. Research, teaching, peer leadership, and science outreach have shaped my approach to learning and working with others.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/about\/\" style=\"color:#18211b;font-weight:bold\">Read my biography &amp; CV \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/recognition\/\" style=\"color:#18211b;font-weight:bold\">View recognition &amp; milestones \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#18211b;background-color:#b3ec46;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 18px\"><strong>04 \/ THE KZ GARAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#18211b;margin:0 0 20px\">Old machines. New questions.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">Classic Kawasaki KZ motorcycles, restorations, and the science behind the workshop. Another place to experiment, troubleshoot, and learn by doing.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/therahmanlab\/the-kz-garage\/\" style=\"color:#18211b;font-weight:bold\">Visit The KZ Garage \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"alignwide\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#f4f0e6;background-color:#18211b;padding:40px 32px\">\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#f4f0e6;margin:0 0 20px\">Let\u2019s make good chemistry.<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px\">Connect about research, teaching, science outreach, or classic Kawasakis.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px\"><a href=\"mailto:z.r@temple.edu\" style=\"color:#b3ec46;font-weight:bold\">Send an email \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 28px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zeshawnr\" style=\"color:#b3ec46;font-weight:bold\">Connect on LinkedIn \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0\"><strong>THE RAHMAN LAB \/ THE KZ LAB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHEMISTRY \u00b7 CLASSROOMS \u00b7 CLASSIC KAWASAKIS The Rahman Lab Also known as The KZ Lab. 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