Megan Elizabeth Bucks

Assistant Professor - Educator, A&S Chemistry

Courses taught:
Spring 2024: CHEM 1041 General Chemistry II
Fall 2023: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Fall 2022: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Spring 2022: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Fall 2021: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Spring 2021: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Fall 2020: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Spring 2020: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Fall 2019: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Spring 2019: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I
Fall 2018: CHEM 1040 General Chemistry I

Ph.D.: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, 2010 (Organic Chemistry)

B.S.: Grove City College Grove City, PA, 2004 (Chemistry)

My research and practice interests include:

• - developing and implementing active learning strategies in large lecture settings to promote student engagement
• - exploring innovative pedagogies in large lecture settings to enhance student engagement and create equitable student experiences
• - understanding the impact of metacognitive, reflective, and motivational interventions on student success in Great Gateway STEM courses
• - exploring interventions to holistically support first-generation college students in Great Gateway STEM courses

07-19-2018 -08-14-2023 Associate Director Academic, Oversaw STEM and Great Gateways academic supports in the Learning Commons, including Supplemental Instruction, Learning Assistance, Math and Science Support Center, Supplemental Review Sessions, Peer Tutoring, and the Academic Writing Center; Instructor for General Chemistry 1, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

08-15-2023 -To Present Assistant Professor Educator, Instructor for General Chemistry 1 and 2 for science majors and engineers, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

05-07-2017 -07-19-2018 Academic Advisor, Provided course plan and academic guidance for students in Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

10-01-2016 -05-06-2017 Senior Scientist, Led research initiatives on mechanistic understanding of hair treatment technologies for salon and retail markets, Coty, Inc., Cincinnati, OH

09-13-2010 -09-30-2016 Scientist/Senior Scientist, Led research initiatives on mechanistic understanding of hair treatment technologies for salon and retail markets, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH

08-10-2004 -08-13-2010 Graduate Assistant, Assistant taught Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 Labs; Synthesized and assessed performance of small cyclic peptides as inhibitors of protein-protein interactions, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2000 -2004 Research Intern, Evaluated performance and properties of materials for polymer and LED applications (4 summer internships), Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY

Peer Reviewed Publications

Zhang, Guiru; Bailey, Aaron D.; Bucks, Megan E.; Murphy, Bryan P. (2018. ) A New Class of Oxazolidinone- and Phthalimide-Based Dye Couplers and Their Effect on Azomethine Dye Color.Dyes and Pigments, , 149 ,167 -176

A new class of oxazolidinone- and phthalimide-based oxidation dye couplers and their effect on azomethine dye color

Datta, Shreya; Bucks, Megan E.; Koley, Dipankar; Lim, Pei Xin; Savinov, Sergey N. (2010. ) Functional Profiling of p53-Binding Sites in Hdm2 and Hdmx Using a Genetic Selection System.Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, , 18 (16 ) ,6099 -6108

Functional Profiling of p53-Binding Sites in Hdm2 and Hdmx Using a Genetic Selection System

Bucks, Megan E.; Savinov, Sergey N. (2010. ) Direct Evaluation of Cellular Internalization Rates Using Chromogenic Disulfides.Molecular Biosystems, , 6 (7 ) ,1176 -1179

Direct Evaluation of Cellular Internalization Rates Using Chromogenic Disulfides

Freeman, Adam W.; Urvoy, Marie; Criswell, Megan E. (2005. ) Triphenylphosphine–Mediated Reductive Cyclizations of 2-Nitrobiphenyls: A Practical and Convenient Synthesis of Carbazoles.Journal of Organic Chemistry, , 70 (13 ) ,5014 -5019

Triphenylphosphine–Mediated Reductive Cyclizations of 2-Nitrobiphenyls: A Practical and Convenient Synthesis of Carbazoles

Poster Presentations

Bucks, Megan E.; Datta, Shreya; Savinov, Sergey N. (04-21-2007. ) Rescuing p53 Activity with Genetically Selected Cyclic Peptides and Cell-Permeable Peptidomimetics as Hdm2/Hdmx Antagonists .24th Annual Herbert C. Brown Lectures in Organic Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. . Level:Department

Bucks, Megan E.; Datta, Shreya; Walters, Seth; Lim, Pei Xin; Cupka, Dorothy L.; Savinov, Sergey N. (04-19-2008. ) Rescuing p53 Activity with Small-Molecule Antagonists of MDM2 and MDMX .25th Annual Herbert C. Brown Lectures in Organic Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. . Level:Department

Bucks, Megan E.; Savinov, Sergey N. (08-16-2009. ) Kinetic Analysis of Cellular Internalization .238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, D.C.. . Level:National

Bucks, Megan E.; Savinov, Sergey N. (10-12-2009. ) Kinetic Analysis of Cellular Internalization .4th Annual Negishi-Brown and CAOSS Lectures, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. . Level:Department

Colloquium

Farley, Amy; Swoboda, Christopher; Bucks, Megan E.; Smith, Bryan (10-26-2021). The Power of Research Partnerships: Leveraging Faculty Expertise in Support of Academic Programs and Student Supports . 2021 Assessment Institute, Online. Professional Meeting. Level:National

Bucks, Megan E.; Donnell, Anna; Williamson, Hannah (08-01-2023). Meeting Students Where They Are: Simple Ways to Help Students Be Successful in Great Gateways Courses . Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Workshop, Cincinnati, OH. UC. Level:University

Bucks, Megan E. (06-17-2021). Centralizing Data and Leveraging Partnerships to Improve Learning Center Capabilities . Ohio College Learning Center Association Annual Conference, Online. Professional Meeting. Level:Regional

Dale, Daniel; Bucks, Megan E (03-27-2019). Peer Education in a Flipped Classroom . Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) Workshop , Cincinnati, OH. UC. Level:University

Dale, Daniel; Bucks, Megan E (11-08-2018). Peer Education in the Active Learning Classroom . Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) Workshop , Cincinnati, OH. UC. Level:University

Bucks, Megan E.; Donnell, Anna M. (03-07-2024). Meeting Students Where They Are: Simple Ways to Help Students Be Successful in Your Course . Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) Workshop , Cincinnati, OH. UC. Level:University

2007 24th Annual H. C. Brown Lectures Research Poster Award Purdue University Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition

2007 -2008 Throckmorton Scholarship Academic achievement Purdue University Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Fellowship

2008 -2009 Purdue Research Foundation Grant Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Grant

2009 4th Annual Negishi–Brown Lectures Research Poster Award Purdue University Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition

2010 Leadership Award Phi Lambda Upsilon Status:Recipient Level:Honorary Type:Recognition

2020 Staff Excellence Award University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination Level:University Type:Recognition

2022 Staff Excellence Award University of Cincinnati Status:Nomination Level:University Type:Recognition

2023 Darwin T. Turner Breakfast of Champions Award Selected by a Darwin T. Turner Scholar as a University faculty or staff member that made a meaningful impact on their success University of Cincinnati Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Recognition

A&S Chemistry (Teaching Lunch Planning Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-15-2023 -12-31-2023

Learning Commons (STEM Learning Community Faculty Mentoring Session ) Other Type:Service to Student Groups Level:College 10-18-2023 -10-18-2023

Learning Commons (STEM Learning Community Faculty Mentoring Session ) Other Type:Service to Student Groups Level:College 11-21-2023 -11-21-2023

A&S Chemistry (General Chemistry host for Finneytown High School CCP visit ) Representative Type:Community Service Level:Local 11-13-2023 -11-13-2023

A&S Chemistry (Search Committee for Assistant Professor Educator ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 02-22-2024 -04-23-2024

A&S Chemistry (Teaching Lunch Planning Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 01-08-2024 -04-30-2024

A&S Chemistry (General Chemistry Teaching Team ) Coordinator Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 01-08-2024 -04-30-2024

Ohio Strong Start in Science (OhioSSS) (University of Cincinnati Team Lead ) Department Liaison Type:University/College Service Level:State 04-28-2023 -05-23-2024

A&S Chemistry (Teaching Advisory Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 01-08-2024 -04-30-2024

2004 -To Present: American Chemical Society - Member

2004 -2010: Sigma Xi - Member

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1041 GEN CHEM II Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1041 GEN CHEM II Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

-CHEM-1040 GEN CHEM I Level:Undergraduate

09-01-2023 -12-31-2023 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club Engaged in three discussions on peer-reviewed journal articles on aspects of higher education and pedagogy, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

09-01-2023 -12-31-2023 Institute for Post-Secondary Learning Research (IPLR) Attended 4 seminars and 1 discussion session on student motivation in STEM education, organized by Bryan Smith, Patrick Beymer, Alexandru Maries, and Kathleen Koenig, University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

09-01-2023 -12-15-2023 New Faculty Connections Academy (NFCA) Attended 3 informational seminars and 1 community-building lunch for faculty in their first year to learn about Ombuds, Accessibility, Library resources, and the RPT process; submitted a written reflection and earned a certificate for attending these plus two other professional development opportunities in Fall 2023 semester, Faculty Enrichment Center (FEC) and Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

07-12-2023 -07-12-2023 What Does It Mean to Come to Class Ready? Learned the Transparency in Teaching and Learning (TILT) model for assignment design, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Workshop

07-27-2023 -07-27-2023 The First Five Minutes: Starting Your Class with Purpose Workshop on utilizing the first 5 minutes of class effectively to engage students and prepare the environment for learning, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Workshop

09-20-2023 -09-20-2023 Community of Practice on Teaching as Junior Faculty Meeting Engaged in a discussion with other faculty in their first 3 years about successes and challenges in the classroom and at the university, and built connections and support with other faculty, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

10-19-2023 -10-19-2023 Enhancing Study Skills in Diverse Students to Foster Course Success and Mental Health (The PREPARE Model) Learned about the PREPARE model for providing students with metacognitive skills in learning, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Workshop

12-07-2023 -12-07-2023 Great Gateways Faculty Check-In Meeting Engaged in a discussion with Great Gateways faculty around successes and challenges seen in the Fall 2023 semester, and identified goals for future semesters, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

11-29-2023 -11-29-2023 Building a Strong Dossier: RPT Preparation for the Non-Tenure Track Learned about the RPT process at the university level for educator-track faculty to build greater understanding of the reappointment and promotional processes and timelines, Faculty Enrichment Center (FEC) University of Cincinnati Type:Seminar

01-08-2024 -05-15-2024 New Faculty Connections Academy (NFCA) Attended 3 informational seminars and 1 community-building lunch for faculty in their first year to learn about Student Affairs, the RPT process, and Both And Thinking, presented by Dean Marianne Lewis of Lindner College of Business; submitted a written reflection and earned a certificate for attending these plus two other professional development opportunities in Spring 2024 semester, Faculty Enrichment Center (FEC) and Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

01-08-2024 -04-30-2024 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club Engaged in two discussions on peer-reviewed journal articles on aspects of higher education and pedagogy, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

01-08-2024 -04-30-2024 Institute for Post-Secondary Learning Research (IPLR) Attended 2 seminars on student motivation in STEM education, organized by Bryan Smith, Patrick Beymer, Alexandru Maries, and Kathleen Koenig, University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

12-01-2023 -04-17-2024 Mental Health Champion Certification Completed QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Supporting Fellow Bearcats, and a Personal Wellness training to become a certified Mental Health Champion at UC, Be Well UC University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

06-03-2024 -06-28-2024 Designing Engaging Courses Institute Designed course elements for CHEM 1030/1031 centered around student engagement, active learning, transparent communication, and feedback using learning-centered design principles as part of a faculty community., Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CET&L) University of Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program

US16/487,971 US11339295B2 Oxidative dye couplers with novel auxochrome substitutents and azomethine dyes and leuco forms thereof Murphy, Bryan P.; Zhang, Guiru.; Bailey, Aaron.; Bucks, Megan E. , Awarded 05-24-2022 Co-Inventor https://webcentral.uc.edu/eprof/media/attachment/eprofmediafile_5845.pdfOxidative dye couplers with novel auxochrome substituents and azomethine dyes and leuco forms thereof

Academic - University of Cincinnati
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Cincinnati  Ohio, 45238
Phone: (513) 556-0256
bucksmn@ucmail.uc.edu