Expert Profile: waddeldl | Research Directory

Professional Summary

Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Educator

Courses taught
Fall 2014: CHEM 2041, CHEM 1041
Spring 2015: CHEM 2041, CHEM 1040, CHEM 2031L
Summer 2015: CHEM 1041
Fall 2015: CHEM 1040, CHEM 2041
Spring 2016: CHEM 1041
Fall 2016: CHEM 1040
Spring 2017: CHEM 1041
Fall 2017: CHEM 1040
Spring 2018: CHEM 1041

Education

PhD: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2012 (Organic Chemistry)

BS: Ohio Northern University Ada, OH, 2006 (Chemistry)

Research and Practice Interests

I am interested in studying how students learn and the best practices for engaging and motivating students. In part, I am interested specifically in the use of technology in the classroom and how this can foster learning.

Positions and Work Experience

08-2014 -To Present Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Educator, Teach General and Organic Chemistry courses along with any other department needs., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2012 -2014 Assistant Professor of Chemistry , Taught the following courses: Molecular Science Environmental Chemistry with lab General Chemistry lab Organic Chemistry lab Summer Introductory Chemistry Summer Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Penn State Altoona, Altoona, PA

03-2012 -05-2012 Substitute Teacher, Substitute teacher for grades 3-12 at a small Mennonite school., Belleville Mennonite School, Belleville, PA

2011 -2011 Summer Instructor, Taught Organic Chemistry (CHEM 201), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2010 -2010 Summer Instructor, Taught General Chemistry (CHEM 101), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2006 -2007 High School Chemistry Teacher, Taught: 10th & 11th grade introductory chemistry 9th grade geophysical science Junior Varsity soccer coach, Marish School, Atlanta, GA

2007 -2012 Graduate Student, Graduate Student in James Mack's lab studying organic reactions under high speed ball milling reactions along with teaching organic chemistry labs and recitations., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Abbreviated Publications

Honors and Awards

2015 -2015 Invited to Darwin T. Turner Scholars Breakfast of Champions (two students) Type:Recognition

2015 -2015 eLearning Champion article published detailing recognition on 5/18/2015 Type:Recognition

2011 Harry B. Mark, Jr., Research Associate Award for great potential in research Status:Recipient Level:Department

2011 Chemistry Graduate Student Association (CGSA) student of the year award Status:Recipient Level:Department

2011 Ciba Travel Award in Green Chemistry to attend the 15th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Status:Recipient Level:National

2011 K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award - finalist chosen for final review - top 25 of over 200 applications Status:Nomination Level:National

2010 Ann P. Villalobos Fellowship for outstanding research performance by a graduate student Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Fellowship

2010 University Research Council’s Summer Graduate Student Fellowship Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Fellowship

2009 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (Honorable Mention) Honorable Mention Status:Nomination Level:National

2009 NSF Student Scholar Travel Scholarship o attend the 13th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference Status:Recipient Level:National

2009 Milton Orchin Award for an outstanding graduate student in organic chemistry Status:Recipient Level:Department

2009 Henry Hochstetter Prize for an outstanding Teaching Assistant Status:Recipient Level:Department

2008 Selection to the American Chemical Society Summer School on Sustainability and Green Chemistry Status:Recipient Level:National

2006 Dankook Award for a top graduating senior, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH Status:Recipient Level:University

2005 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Status:Recipient Level:National

2020 IECE Award Outstanding Faculty Member Award IECE stands for Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement https://ceas.uc.edu/about/inclusive-excellence-community-engagement/awards.html Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Recognition

2022 -2022 Darwin T. Turner Scholars Breakfast of Champions Invited to Darwin T. Turner Scholars Breakfast of Champions Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Recognition

Service

(IIAC ) Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2015 -To Present

Professional Affiliation

2009 -2011: Preparing Future Faculty Program Classes, workshops, and discussions focused on developing future faculty. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2005 -To Present: Member - American Chemical Society

2014 -To Present: AACU Associate Member

Courses Taught

-CHEM-1041 GEN CHEM II Level:Undergraduate

1041 Syllabus

-CHEM-2041 ORGANIC CHEMISTRYII Level:Undergraduate

2041 Syllabus

-CHEM-2041 ORGANIC CHEMISTRYII Level:Undergraduate

CHEM 2041 Syllabus