Sapna Gupta, Professor
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EDUCATION  
Ph.D.March 1994 Organic Chemistry, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA, . Dissertation Title: ”Synthesis of Some Novel Derivatives of Benzochlorins”, advisor: Dr. A.R. Morgan.
MS June, 1988 Organic Chemistry, Meerut University, India.
BS  June, 1986 Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Meerut University, India.

EXPERIENCE		  
7/09-present Department of Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry - Palm Beach State College, FL, USA. Department Chair (2011-...)Teaching undergraduate chemistry courses and labs.
7/07-5/07 Department of Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry - Shenandoah University, VA, USA. Teaching undergraduate chemistry courses and labs.
1/96-5/07 Department of Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry - Park University, MO, USA. Department Chair (1998-2003). Teaching the following undergraduate chemistry courses: General Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry (Chemistry for Health Sciences), Organic Chemistry, Chemistry and Society, Chemistry in the World, Science in the World Today (Honors Course), Phase Rule, Chromatography, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Synthesis and Pharmacology along with the related labs. Active in a number of administrative duties pertaining to Department Chair (course schedule and budget etc.) and as a Park University faculty (Faculty search committee, Personnel Panel)
4/95-12/95 Post-doctoral Fellow - Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Advisor - Dr. David H. Dolphin. Development of new tetraphenyl-porphyrin based anticancer drugs for Photodynamic Therapy.
9/93-9/94 NIH Post-doctoral Associate - Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY. Employer - Dr. Thomas J. Dougherty. Synthesized several novel chlorophyll based photosensitizers of Photodynamic Therapy used for cancer treatment.
9/89-8/93 Graduate Assistant- Department of Chemistry, University of Toledo, OH. Advisor - Dr. Alan R. Morgan. Research involved synthesis of porphyrin based compounds for cancer treatment using Photodynamic Therapy. Taught freshman level discussion classes, general chemistry labs, nursing labs and sophomore and junior level organic chemistry labs. Development and implementation of new experiments for all the above mentioned labs.
10/88-8/89 Research Associate - Department of Chemistry, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. Advisor- Dr. Berhanu Abegaz. Synthesized oxamides which were structurally related to Lathyrus toxins, extraction and elucidation of natural products.
   
SUMMER TEACHING
1996 Park University, Parkville, MO. Teaching organic chemistry lecture  I and II.and lab
2004 University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI. Teaching organic chemistry lecture  I and II.and lab.
2009 and 2010 Capital University, Columbus, OH. Teaching organic chemistry lectures I and II.

SKILLS
Personal: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills. Good judgment, management and organization. Work well individually as well as in a team.
Computers: MS Office, Corel Suite; Experienced in the use of World Wide Web (using Netscape and Explorer). Comfortable in creating a Web Page, using HTML and Microsoft FrontPage. Computer Languages: HTML.
Instruments: NMR, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FT-IR.

COURSES TAUGHT
        General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry,
        Chemistry for Allied Health, Chemistry in the World, Chemistry and Society, Forensic Science and
        India: It’s Culture, History and People.

SERVICE
  1. Department Chair: (1998-2003). Disbursement of Chemistry budget, hire adjunct faculty, coordinate work study students, select and schedule courses to be offered during the coming semester, advise chemistry majors and minors, manage the Chemistry stockroom and instruments.
  2. Personnel Panel: (1997). Assessing contract renewals and promotions for contract and tenure track faculty.
  3. Faculty and Staff Search Committees: Foreign Language (May ‘96), Chemistry (May ‘97), two Nursing (May ‘98), Psychology (’00, ‘03), Accountant, (‘00), Career Services (‘01), Vice President for University Advancement (‘01).
  4. Planning Committee: for Kansas City Professional Development Council (KCPDC). 1998 and 1999. Representing Park University in the arranging and coordinating of the “Workshop for Multicultural Enhancement in the Classroom” and “Exploring Service Learning” for about eight local area colleges which participate in the KCPDC program.
  5. Library Committee: (1998) committee worked on getting funding and resources for library.
  6. Task Force for Honors Program: (1998) To foresee the revitalization of the honors program at Park University.
  7. Curriculum Committee: Member (1999), Chair (2000). Established the Honors Program.
  8. Advising Committee: Chair (2001). Revised and updated the entire Faculty Advising Handbook.
  9. Core Advisor: (1999-2003). Responsible for advising incoming Freshman, undeclared students and teaching the New Student Seminar, a 3cr. hour class.
  10. Mallard Coordinator: (2000) Coordinator for faculty for the Internet teaching software Mallard.
  11. New Student Seminar Coordinator: (2001-2003) Coordinating and mentoring eight faculty/staff who teach the New Student Seminar (SS100) course. Recruited, trained and mentored student mentors for each section of the SS100 class.
  12. Assessment Committee: (2002) Working in the faculty assessment for accreditation by North Central Accreditation.
  13. Retention Committee: (2003) To study current retention rate and develop a rigorous retention plan on the Park University campus.
  14. Faculty Policy and Development Committee: (2004) To work on faculty policy on evaluation and hiring as well as professional development.
  15. Teaching and Scholarship Workshop: (2005) Work on how we can achieve scholarship while teaching actively in a liberal arts institution.
  16. Teaching Engagement Workgroup: (2005) Look into engaging the student and teacher in a classroom environment.
  17. Teaching Engagement Workgroup: (2005- 07) Look into engaging the student and teacher in a classroom environment.
  18. Tenure Committee: (2006) Assessed faculty portfolios for recommending tenure.
  19. Faculty Search Committee: (2007). Served on a search committee for Modern Languages.
  20. QEP Committee: (2008). A committee designed to implement a Quality Enhancement Plan.  In this case it was a first semester, going global course across the university to enhance global awareness of incoming students.
  21. Curriculum Committee: (2010-11). Participate in evaluation and approval of curricular changes at Palm Beach State College.
ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Internet Course - (1997) Developed Chemistry and Society (CH301), a Liberal Learning course and offered it on the Internet as part of the ongoing development of courses for distance learning.
  • Chemistry and Freshman Seminar Web Pages – created and maintain the web pages for chemistry department and Freshman Seminar courses. Created Webpages at http://park.edu/chemistry and SS100 (Freshman Seminar)
  • Chemistry Club – (1997) Initiated and formed a Chemistry Club, Student Affiliate Program, in the department.
    Co-Teaching – (2001) developed and co-taught the Forensic Science course with Dr. Greg Plumb, Professor of Criminal Justice. (2004) Developed and co-taught History and Culture of India with Dr. Ronald Miriani, Professor of History.
  • Symposium Organizer –
    • "Introductory Chemistry: Blended and Integrated Courses” in the 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, August 9-13, 1998.
    • "Distance Learning Methods in Chemistry" with co-organizer Wheeler Conover (Kentucky South Community College), in the 16th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Ann Arbor, MI July 29 - August 3, 2000.
    • “Unconventional Methods of Teaching Chemistry” with co-organizer Dr. Venkat Shanbhag (Nova Southeastern University), is on the program for the 17th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Ames, Iowa, July 18-22 , 2004.
    • “Service Learning in Chemistry” in the National American Chemical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., 26 August – 1 September, 2005.
    • "Public Outreach in Chemistry" - to be offered at American Chemical Society meeting in Salt Lake City, UT., 2009.
  • Student Mentor Program for SS100 – (2003) Initiated a peer led mentor program for first year freshman class (SS100). Junior and senior students were chosen to mentor the freshman students.
  • Initiated a Service Learning Course to be taught in Brasil – (2005) Visited Recife, Brasil, on a Park University sponsored visit to initiate the Global Education initiative of Park to incorporate Service Learning in its curriculum. While in Recife, offered workshops to two universities on the on-line program at Park and Service Learning.
  • Initiated a Collaborative for Service Learning Project – (2006) Worked with three institutions to do a two week collaborative service project in Hawaii.
  • Global Citizenship Program – (2007-08). Selected as faculty leader to lead a group of eleven Shenandoah University students, staff and faculty on cultural experience trip to India during spring break.
GRANTS RECEIVED
  1. Lilly Grant – (1997) Wrote a Lilly grant and obtained funding ($6,500) for incorporation of multiculturalism for Introductory Chemistry, a chemistry course for the health sciences.
     
  2. Strategic Action Plan – (1997) Awarded funds ($19,000) to obtain new equipment for the chemistry laboratories.
     
  3. Faculty Endowment Fund – from Park University:
    • 1998: ($750) to organize a symposium and present papers in the Biennial Conference in Chemical Education and registration fees ($350) to present and attend the SYLLABUS98 conference.
    • 2000: ($800) to organize a symposium in the Biennial Conference in Chemical Education in Ann Arbor, MI.
    • 2000: ($1,200) to develop and co-teach a new course “Forensic Science” with the Criminal Justice department.
    • 2001: ($600) to attend the National American Chemical Society meeting in Orlando, Florida.
      2002: ($550) to present a paper at the Biennial Conference in Chemical Education in Western Washington University.
    • 2003: ($700) to initiate a student mentor program for SS100, Freshman Seminar class. Recruited, trained and mentored seven undergraduate students to become mentors for incoming freshman.
    • 2004: ($1,400) to develop a new course “History and Culture of India” with Dr. Ron Miriani of the History department.
    • 2005: ($1400) to organize a symposium and present papers in the National American Chemical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., 26 August – 1 September, 2005.
     
  4. Travel Grants
    Awarded from Park University:
    • to present at the American Chemical Society, National Meeting at Las Vegas, NV, 1997.
    • to attend the Midwestern Regional ACS meeting at Osage Beach, MO, 1997.
    • to present at SYLLABUS98 conference at Sonoma State University, CA, 1998.
    • to present at the American Chemical Society, National Meeting in Boston, MA, 1998.
    • to present at the American Chemical Society, National Meeting in New Orleans, LA, 1999.
    • to attend SYLLABUS2000 conference at the Santa Clara, CA, 2000.
    • to attend the American Chemical Society, National Meeting at San Diego, CA, 2001.
    • to attend the American Chemical Society, National Meeting at Orlando, FL, 2002.
    • to attend the American Chemical Society, National Meeting at New Orleans, LA, 2003.
    • to attend the Great Plains Honors Society Meeting at San Antonio, TX, 2004.
    • to attend the American Chemical Society, National Meeting at Anaheim, CA, 2004.
    • to attend the Midwest Rural-Urban Girls Collaborative Project, Springfield, MO, 1 April 2006.

    Awarded $800 from COACh    , an organization for coaching women in Chemistry, to attend leadership workshop in New Orleans, LA, 2003.
     
  5. Other Grants
    • Kauffman Foundation Grant – received $9,963 in Summer of 2000, to initiate the first Science Camp for 4-5th Grade girl-scouts on Park University campus.
    • Kauffman Foundation Grant – received $10,000 in Summer of 2001, to continue the Science Camp for 4-5th Grade girl-scouts on Park University campus.
    • R.A. Long Foundation Grant – received $5,000 in November 2000 to continue the Science Camp for 4-5th Grade girl-scouts on Park University campus.
    • Kauffman Foundation Grant – received $1,500 in November 2002 to offer the Sister-to-Sister Leadership workshop, for middle school girls, in partnership with American Association of University Women on Park University campus.
    • Awarded $800 from COACh - in March 2003 from an organization for coaching women in Chemistry, to attend negotiation workshop in New Orleans, LA.
    • Kauffman Foundation Grant – received $2,725 in January 2004 to offer the Sister-to-Sister Leadership workshop, for middle school girls, in partnership with American Association of University Women on Park University campus.
    • American Chemical Society Community Grant – received $2,000 in September 2004 to conduct chemistry and science related workshop for Kansas City Elementary school teachers.
    • ACE Global Service Project Grant – received $5000 from ACE. Worked with Ms. Olga Ganzen (Director of International Education and Study Abroad) on writing (and receiving) a collaborative grant, with three other institutions, to initiate a service learning project in Fall 2005 which was culminated in a community service project and conference in May 2006.
    • ACE Course Internationalization Grant: received $700 to incorporate internationalization in Chemistry and Society, a Liberal Learning course.
       
  6. From 2007 - present
    • Professional Development Grant for Arts and Sciences ($12,000): Received grant funds to purchase a new instrument, U-Vis Spectrophotometer, for undergraduate research purpose.
    • Faculty/Student Collaborative Scholarship Fund ($400): these funds have been used to purchase chemicals and research books for undergraduate research students.
PUBLICATIONS
  1. Morgan, Alan R., Gupta, Sapna: “Synthesis of benzopurpurins, isobacteriobenzo-purpurins and bacteriobenzopurpurins”, Tetrahedron Letters, 1994, 35, 4291.
  2. Morgan, Alan R., Gupta, Sapna: ”Synthesis of benzochlorin iminium salts with improved photosensitizing properties”, Tetrahedron Letters, 1994, 35, 5347.
  3. Pandey, R.K., Mettath, S.N., Gupta, Sapna, Potter, W. R., Dougherty, T. J., Smith, K. M: “Regioselective synthesis and some in vivo properties of “benzochlorin” analogues prepared from methyl 9-deoxymesopyropheophorbide”, Biorganic & Medicinal Letters, 1995, 5, 875.
  4. Mettath, S.N., Gupta, S., Dougherty, T.J., Smith, K.M., Pandey, R.K.: “Synthesis and Unusual Spectroscopic Properties of Benzochlorins”, Abs. Papers Am. Chem. Soc. 1995, 210, pp 193 MEDI, Meeting Abstract.
  5. Julie Senne, Sapna Gupta : "The Air Quality at Park University", Missouri Journal of Undergraduate Chemical Research, 2008, 9, 3.
WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT PARK UNIVERSITY
  • Sapna Gupta: “Developing Web Pages Using Netscape Editor and Composer”, October 28, 1998.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Developing Web Pages Using HTML”, January 27, 1999.
  • Sapna Gupta: “What the Heck is Service Learning” ”, November 10, 1999.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Developing Web Pages Using FrontPage”, March 22, 2000.
WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN BRASIL
  • Sapna Gupta: “Taking Care of Your Health”, January, 2005. Pao Amarelu Community, Recife, Brasil.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Kids and Healthy Habits”, January, 2005. Pao Amarelu Community, Recife, Brasil.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Basics of Service Learning”, January, 2005. Faculdade Boa Viagem, Recife, Brasil.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Using eCollege to Teach Chemistry”, January, 2005. Faculdade Boa Viagem, Recife, Brasil.
  • Sapna Gupta: “Using eCollege to Teach Chemistry”, January, 2005. Facho University, Olinda, Brasil
BOOK/MULTIMEDIA REVIEWS
  • 2000-2002: Reviewed web links every semester for McGraw Hill.
    • Silberberg: Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
    • Goldberg: Fundamentals of Chemistry
    • Kelter: A World of Chemistry
    • Denniston: General Orgnanic and Biochemistry
    • Harvey: Analytical Chemistry
    • Carey: Organic Chemistry
  • 2000: Carey, Organic Chemistry; 3 Chapter reviews, Publisher McGraw Hill.
  • 2002: Vollahart’s Organic Chemistry; 3 Chapter reviews, Publisher WH Freeman.
  • 2005: Matthew Johll’s Investigating Chemistry. 3 Chapter reviews, Publisher WH Freeman.
  • 2007: Web Portal Review for Chemistry Principles by Atkins and Jones, Publisher WH Freeman
  • 2010: Klein: Tested Chapter  20 in class for Organic Chemistry II. Publisher Wiley.
  • 2011: Burdge: General Chemistry; 4 Chapter reviews, Publisher McGraw Hill.
COURSES COMPLETED
  • Leadership Workshop: (April 14-16, 2000): American Chemical Society, Raleigh-Durham, NC.
  • PACT Course on Forensic Science (2000): NSF sponsored course offered at Queensbury, NY
  • eCollege Developers Course (2005): From Park University, for completion of the eCollege developer’s course.
  • GLOBE (2006): A course offered by Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for Internationally involved professionals.
CERTIFICATES RECEIVED
  • From American Chemical Society: (2004) 5 Year Service Award for serving as the local Chair of National Chemistry Week.
  • From Park University: (2005) For completion of the eCollege developer’s course
AWARDS

2002   Who’s Who in America, 56th Ed.
2003   Dusing Proudfoot Award, from the Park University Student Senate.
2004   National Chemistry Week Service Award, American Chemical Society.
2006   Outstanding Contribution to International Education Faculty Award, Park University.
2006   Salutes to Excellence, an award from the national office of American Chemical Society.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • American Chemical Society: (1997 -2000) National Chemistry Olympiad, Science City Festival and National Chemistry Week (performed Chemistry demonstrations for elementary school children).
  • American Association of University Women: (1998 - 2000) Organized and arranged exhibits for the Women’s History Month (March) in local coeducational elementary and high schools.
  • Sister to Sister Summits: (1999 – 2005) Helped to organize, fund and implement sister to sister program of AAUW in the community. A day long leadership workshops were arranged for middle school girls of Platte county.
  • National Chemistry Week and Elementary School Outreach: (1997-99 and 2003) Visited and performed chemistry demonstrations to elementary school children in Parkville area.
  • Science City Festival: (1996, 97) Held at Union Station, Kansas City, in the month of October. Introducing chemistry to children and adults.
  • Science By Mail: (1996 - 98) Pen Pal Scientist for three years to about twelve children annually, who conduct science experiments and mailed them to me for grading and feedback.
  • National Chemistry Week: (Halloween, 1998-2005) Arranged a Mall Event for promoting Chemistry in the community. The event is expected to bring more than 350 people, children and adults to a two hour hands-on activities in chemistry. The event was advertised on three different morning shows, NBC, FOX and CBS. It was also advertised and featured in local newspapers.
  • Park University Community: helped in Library Book Sale (1998-2000), Recruiting (1999-2000)
  • Kansas City Public Television Event: (2002-2004) Volunteered at the Speaking of Women’s Health Conference held in Fall.
  • Synergy – Duck Derby event: (2004) Volunteered at the Synergy annual Duck Derby fundraiser for Synergy services.
  • Kansas City Public Television Art Auction: (2004) Volunteered at the PBS television station to help auction donated art pieces.
  • Speaking on Women’s Health: (2002-2007) Volunteer annually at the Public Television and Shawnee Health System sponsored event on women’s health.
  • Expand Your Horizons: (Feb 24 and April 7, 2007). A program sponsored by the Science Pioneers of the Union Station to introduce young women to different scientific fields and the women who work in them.
  • Sierra Club: (Sept 2010- present) Volunteer at events as arranged by Sierra Club in the community.
  • American Lung Society: (Sept 2010-present) Volunteer at fundraisers at the ALS in the community.
AFFILIATIONS AND OFFICES HELD
1) American Chemical Society: Member

    1998- present: National Chemistry Week Chair and Public Relation Officer, Kansas City Local Section
    2006- Chair Elect: Kansas City Local Section.
    2004: Program Committee member of the Division of Chemical Education, ACS.

2) American Association of University Women: Member

    1998-2000 – Vice-President of Membership, Parkville Branch

3) American Association of Women In Science: Member

4) HMS Beagle – Board of Advisors since 2001.
 
PRESENTATIONS
  1. Sapna Gupta : “Porphyrin iminium salts as potential anticancer agents” September. 7-11, 1997. Poster presentation, ACS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Sapna Gupta : “The first online course in Chemistry” September 7-11, 1997, Oral presentation, ACS National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
  3. Brian Hoffman and Sapna Gupta :“Multiculturalism in the Science Classroom: A How to Guide”, in “Enhancing Teaching and Learning” September 13, 1997, sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  4. Sapna Gupta : “Multicultural Model and Women in Science” in “Women in Science” October 23rd, 1997, sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  5. Sapna Gupta : “A New Treatment of Cancer”, November 19, 1997. Faculty Brown Bag Lecture, Park University.
  6. Sapna Gupta : “Teaching Multiculturalism in Chemistry” August 9-13, 1998, Oral presentation in the 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, Canada.
  7. Sapna Gupta : “Teaching Chemistry Through the Internet” August 9-13, 1998, poster presented in the 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, Canada.
  8. Sapna Gupta : “Teaching Chemistry as Online Course” July 25-31, 1998, poster presented in the SYLLBUS98 conference in Sonoma State University, CA.
  9. Sapna Gupta : “Teaching on the Internet: A Personal Experience”, September 23, 1998. Faculty Brown Bag Lecture, Park University.
  10. Sapna Gupta : “Grant Writing Workshop”, August 23, 2000, Fall Faculty Conference, Park University.
  11. Sapna Gupta : “On Being a Park University Faculty Member”, August 24, 2000, Park University, Fall Faculty Conference.
  12. Sapna Gupta :“Incorporating Technology in the Curriculum”, in “Enhancing Teaching and Learning” September 9, 2000, sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  13. Sapna Gupta: “Co-Teaching Forensic Science”, July 28 – August 1, 2002. 17th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Western Washington University, WA.
  14. Sapna Gupta: "Temples and  Holy Places of India", March 2003.  Faculty Brown Bag Lecture, Park University.
  15. Sapna Gupta: "Temples and  Holy Places of India", February 2004.  American Association of University Women.
  16. Sapna Gupta: “Dilemmas in Choosing a Textbook for Organic Chemistry”, in the National American Chemical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., 31 August, 2005.
  17. Sapna Gupta: “Service Learning in General Chemistry?”, in the National American Chemical Society meeting in Washington, D.C., September, 2005.
  18. Sapna Gupta: 18 November, 2006. Commencement address at Defense Supply Campus Center of Park University.
  19. Sapna Gupta: “International Education”, 21 March 2007 at the American Chemical Society, Kansas City Section meeting, Kansas City, MO.
  20. Sapna Gupta: “Global Solutions Project”, 16 February 2007 at the Texas Campus Compact, Austin, TX.
  21. Sapna Gupta: “The Challenge of Research at Small Universities”, 28 March 2007, at the National American Chemical Society meeting in Chicago, IL.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
  1. Dealing with Difficult People: April 18, 1996. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  2. Innovation in Teaching and Learning: October 29, 1996. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  3. International Multicultural Master Teacher Workshop: February 20 - 22, 1997. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.
  4. Enhancing Teaching and Learning: September 13, 1997. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  5. Women in Science: October 23, 1997. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  6. Computerized Library Resources: what we have and how to use them: January 28, 1998. Faculty Development Workshops, Park University.
  7. International Multicultural Master Teacher Workshop: February 26 - 28, 1998. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.
  8. Motivating Employees: March 26, 1998. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, Kansas City, MO.
  9. Multimedia Authoring: July 26, 1998. SYLLABUS98 Conference at Sonoma State University, CA. (Training on ToolBook II).
  10. Developing Courses: Interactive Web Pages: July 30, 1998. SYLLABUS98 Conference at Sonoma State University, CA (HTML and JavaScript).
  11. Using the World Wide Web for Learning and Teaching Chemistry: August 7 9, 1998. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, Canada. (Extensive training on HTML).
  12. Supermarket Chemistry: August 10th, 1998. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, Canada. (One hour workshop on chemistry demonstrations).
  13. MONTY PYTHON meets NEWTON'S APPLE: Invigorating Chemistry with Student Run Science Programs for Audiences of all Ages: August 10, 1998. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Waterloo, Canada. (Three hour workshop on designing chemistry demonstrations for all age groups).
  14. Identifying and Mastering Your Communication Style: August 24, 1998. Sponsored by the Younger Chemists Committee at the American Chemical Society Meeting in Boston. (A five hour workshop on the Lakota Sioux Wheel of communication styles)
  15. Spice Up Your PowerPoint Presentation: October 14, 1998. Faculty Development Workshops, Park University.
  16. Utilizing Psychological Tests for Teaching Critical Thinking and Self-Understanding: December 2, 1998. Faculty Development Workshops, Park University.
  17. Exploring Service Learning: April – 8-10, 1999. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO.
  18. Teaching Critical Thinking: April 21, 1999. Faculty Development Workshops, Park University.
  19. Enhancing Teaching and Learning Skills: August 8, 1999. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
  20. TECHEXPO: January 29, 2000. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at DeVry College, Kansas City, MO.
  21. Leadership Workshop: April 14-16, 2000,. American Chemical Society, Raleigh-Durham, NC.
  22. Class Website Design and Enhancement: April 5, 2000. Faculty Development Workshops, Park University.
  23. Forensic Science: June 25-30, 2000. Five day PACT Course in Glen Falls, NY.
  24. Multimedia Tools for Windows: July 22, 2000. SYLLABUS2000 conference in Santa Clara, CA.
  25. The Nuts and Bolts of Chemical Education Research: July 30, 2000. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Ann Arbor, MI.
  26. Presenting Polymers to Middle and Elementary Schools: August 2, 2000. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
  27. The ACS GenChem Project: August 2, 2000. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Ann Arbor, MI.
  28. Enhancing Teaching and Learning Skills: September, 2000. Sponsored by Kansas City Professional Development Council, at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS.
  29. Public Relations Workshop: July, 20-22, 2001. American Chemical Society, Baltimore, MD.
  30. Active Learning in General Chemistry: August, 2002. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Washington, Bellingham, WA.
  31. Teaching Diversity in Chemistry: August, 2002. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Washington, Bellingham, WA.
  32. Science in a Technical World: July 2002. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bellingham, WA.
  33. Enrich and Motivate Your Students with Indigenous/Cross-Cultural Examples in Chemistry: July 2002. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bellingham, WA.
  34. Negotiating Techniques for Women in Chemistry: March, 2003, New Orleans, LA. Sponsored by COACh of University of Oregon.
  35. Wadsworth College Success Summer Institute: June 11-13, 2003. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
  36. Midwest Rural-Urban Girls Collaborative Project: 1 April 2006, Springfield, MO.
  37. Green Chemistry Labs in Organic Chemistry: August 2008, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN
  38. Making Long Documents Easier to Use: 24 Sept 2010, Palm Beach State College, FL.
  39. MS Excel Formulas and Functions: 18 March 2011,  Palm Beach State College, FL.

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