Name     Robert  Bachman  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

Ph.D.  Rice  University  B.  A.  Rice  University,  summa  cum  laude  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Our  research  efforts  currently  focus  on  three  distinct  areas  of  effort  involving  synthetic  chemistry.    The  first  is  the  preparation  of  new  metal-­‐containing  liquid  crystalline  systems  with  both  room  temperature  mesophase  behavior  and  potentially  useful  properties.    Within  this  area  we  have  prepared  both  novel  platinum  diimine  systems  which  show  intense  luminescence  in  the  liquid  crystalline  state.    We  have  also  prepared  a  new  class  of  alkylammonium  halometallate  salts  which  form  ionic  liqud  crystalline  phases  at  ambient  temperatures.    The  second  area  involves  the  preparation  of  artificial  lipids  capable  of  behaving  as  organogelators.      A  recently  published  example  of  this  work  was  a  pyridine-­‐based  system  which  behaved  as  a  chemosensor  via  metal-­‐induced  gel  formation.    Most  recently,  we  have  begun  to  examine  routes  to  the  preparation  of  new  inorganic-­‐organic  dye  conjugates  for  enhanced  solar  energy  harvesting.      These  systems  seek  to  realize  a  synergy  between  organic  rylene  type  dyes  and  inorganic  polydimine  type  dyes.        Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  My  primary  teaching  focus  is  in  the  areas  of  general  and  inorganic  chemistry.    Having  developed  and  taught  our  “Advanced  General  Chemistry”  offering  for  several  years,  I  recently  played  a  lead  role  in  the  transition/redevelopment  of  our  introductory  General  Chemistry  sequence  to  a  one-­‐semester  course  as  part  of  our  shift  to  a  modified  1-­‐2-­‐1  sequence.    With  regard  to  inorganic  chemistry,  I  have  developed  our  junior/senior  course  as  both  a  writing-­‐intensive  course  for  our  “Writing  Across  the  Curriculum”  and  a  research-­‐focused  course,  with  lab  experiences  drawn  directly  from  my  groups  research.    Additionally,  I  have  developed  several  advanced  topics  offerings,  including  Environmental  Geochemistry,  Materials  Chemistry,  Bioinorganic  Chemistry,  and  Structural  Methods.    Most  recently  I  have  begun  to  develop  a  non-­‐majors  course  around  the  topic  of  Chemistry  in  Art.        Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  My  research  has  been  supported  by  grants  from  the  National  Science  Foundation,  Research  Corporation,  the  Petroleum  Research  Foundation,  the  Alexander  von  Humboldt  Foundation,  and  the  German  Academic  Exchange  Service.    Additionally,  I  have  served  as  a  PI  on  multiple  successful  instrumentation  proposals  to  NSF  (CRIF  and  MRI).    I  have  also  served  as  a  reviewer/panelist  on  for  NSF,  Research  Corp  and  ACS  PRF  on  numerous  occasions  over  the  last  5  years.        Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  “Use  of  Organic  Precursors  and  Graphenes  in  the  Controlled  Synthesis  of  Carbon-­‐

Containing  Nanomaterials  for  Energy  Storage  and  Conversion”    Yang,  S.;  Bachman,  R.  E.;  Feng,  X.;  Müllen,  K.    Accounts  of  Chemical  Research    2013,  46,  116-­‐128.    2.  “New  Lewis-­‐Basic  Organogellator  and  Metal-­‐Coordination  Induced  Gelation”  Bachman,  R.  E.;  Zucchero,  A.  J.*;  Robinson,  J.  L.*    Langmuir    2012,  28,  27-­‐30.  

 3.  “The  Redox  Behavior  of  Fluorinated  Gold  Thiolate  Complexes:    A  Potential  Mechanism  for  the  Action  of  Gold  Pharmaceuticals”  Bachman,  R.  E.;  Bodolosky-­‐Bettis,  S.  A.;  Pyle,  C.  M.*;  Gray,  M.  A.*    Journal  of  the  American  Chemical  Society    2008,  130,  14303-­‐14310.    Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  Since  2001,  I  have  mentored  38  undergraduates  and  2  high  school  students  in  my  laboratory  during  both  the  academic  year  and  the  summer.      These  students  have  made  29  presentations  at  regional,  national  and  international  meetings  including  CUR  Posters  on  the  Hill.    The  majority  of  these  students  have  gone  on  to  graduate  degrees  at  top  institutions,  including  UC-­‐Berkley,  Georgia  Tech,  UNC-­‐Chapel  Hill,  UT-­‐Austin  and  Indiana  University.      To  expand  my  research  focus  in  new  directions,  I  have  participated  in  several  professional  development  opportunities  including  the  NSF-­‐funded  Summer  Program  in  Solid-­‐State  and  Materials  Chemistry  along  with  two  of  my  research  students.      Beyond  my  research  group,  I  have  served  as  a  PI  on  several  institutional  grant  proposals  (NSF,  HHMI,  etc)  aimed  at  building  research  capacity  across  the  department  and  the  campus.    Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  Since  2008,  I  have  served  as  the  institution’s  Director  of  Undergraduate  Research.    During  this  time,  I  have  worked  with  stakeholders  to  develop  a  strategic  plan  related  to  institutionalizing  research  across  the  campus.    With  my  advisory  committee,  I  have  overseen  the  funding  of  summer  research  fellowships  for  students  in  disciplines  from  across  the  campus.    We  also  plan  and  carry  out  our  annual  “celebration  day”  called  Scholarship  Sewanee.    This  event,  which  I  helped  secure  endowed  support  for,  has  grown  from  a  small  poster  session  to  a  mixed  oral/poster  event  with  multiple  concurrent  sessions  and  a  keynote  address.        I  currently  serve  as  both  Chair  of  my  Department  (Chemistry),    Chair  of  the  “Coordinating  Committee,”  which  serves  the  role  of  “faculty  president”  on  our  campus,  and  a  member  of  the  University  Faculty  Council,  the  President’s  new  advisory  group.    In  recent  years,  I  have  also  served  on  multiple  committees  across  the  University,  including  the  Budget  Committee,  Appointments  and  Leaves,  and  the  Curriculum  and  Academic  Policy  Committee.    Lastly,  I  serve  as  the  treasurer  of  our  Phi  Beta  Kappa  chapter.    Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  As  a  CUR  Councilor,  I  have  served  as  a  member  of  the  Nominating  Committee  (chairing  it  for  the  last  two  years)  and  the  Chemistry  Advocacy  Taskforce.    I  have  also  served  as  a  facilitator  of  a  CUR  institute  and  organized  membership  recruiting  

and  outreach  activities  at  regional  and  national  American  Chemical  Society  Meetings.    Lastly,  I  have  served  as  a  reviewer  for  Posters  on  the  Hill  every  year  I  have  served  as  a  Councilor.        Beyond  CUR,  I  have  served  as  an  external  reviewer  for  Chemistry  programs  at  other  institutions.    I  have  also  served  as  a  reviewer  for  multiple  journals  including  Langmuir,  Inorganic  Chemistry,  Organometallics,  and  the  Journal  of  the  American  Chemical  Society.      Additionally,  I  have  served  as  both  a  session  chair  for  national  ACS  meetings  and  co-­‐organized  an  international  symposium  in  my  sub-­‐field  (International  Symposium  on  Metallomesogens).    Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:  I  have  a  very  long  history  with  undergraduate  research,  beginning  with  being  an  undergraduate  researcher  myself.    I  know  without  a  doubt  that  this  experience  propelled  me  on  to  an  advanced  degree  and  led  to  the  position  I  now  have.    It  is  this  recognition  that  has  led  me  to  work  to  advance  these  kinds  of  opportunities  for  others  throughout  my  career.    As  an  active  researcher,  I  have  always  welcomed  undergraduate  researchers  into  my  laboratory  and  sought  to  provide  a  vibrant  environment  and  effective  mentoring.    More  recently,  I  have  taken  on  leadership  positions  on  my  campus  in  order  to  truly  institutionalize  undergraduate  research  across  the  campus  and  thereby  provide  even  more  access  to  this  powerful  growth  experience  to  our  students.      In  turn,  I  have  taken  what  I  have  learned  through  these  experiences  and  attempted  to  share  them  with  others  through  my  work  with  CUR  institutes  and  other  avenues.    I  would  like  to  continue  to  spread  the  word  about  CUR  through  outreach  at  meetings.    Additionally,  I  would  like  to  continue  to  help  faculty  at  other  institutions  to  advance  their  missions  by  sharing  my  knowledge  as  a  facilitator  or  organizer  of  CUR  institutes.    Lastly,  I  would  like  to  continue  working  with  other  CUR  Councilors  to  develop  a  new  vision  for  the  evaluation  of  faculty  that  better  recognizes  the  changing  nature  of  faculty  work,  particularly  in  relation  to  undergraduate  research.              

RRName Catherine Chan Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

B.S.& Ph.D. Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): My current research interests are in calcium signaling and the effects of high volume pharmaceutical and personal care products on terrestrial plants. Both projects use Arabidopsis thaliana as a model experimental system. I teach students foundational research and critical thinking skills through research projects that provide better understandings and potential solutions to real life problems. In collaboration with colleagues in the Curriculum & Instructions and Mathematical & Computer Sciences Departments, I am also working on a project that focuses on the use of mathematical and computational tools to enhance the teaching and learning of scientific concepts. Professionally, I am interested in exploring ways to enhance and support undergraduate science education, especially in students of opportunity (e.g., first generation students, students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, ethnic minorities, etc). My focus is on the investigation of effective pedagogies and best practices in the teaching and learning of sciences, particularly those that utilize undergraduate research and faculty and peer mentoring as tools. Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): I am primarily responsible for teaching the Biochemistry curriculum (a two-semester lecture series and a research methods lab class for junior and senior students in the major) as well as a variety of laboratory techniques and project-based laboratory classes (e.g., Biotechnology Lab Methods) at UW-Whitewater. I am also actively involved in launching curricular improvements and curriculum-based undergraduate research programs that focus on inquiry-based learning. For example, I have initiated an Honors Program in the Chemistry Department at UW-Whitewater that emphasizes science learning through active participation in guided research. I am also the Principle Investigator/Project Manager of a curriculum re-design project that strives to improve the retention and outcome of freshman science students enrolled in developmental Math courses by emphasizing the connection and applicability of Math concepts and skills in understanding and solving science problems. The new science-integrated developmental Math courses are part of a larger effort to increase the persistence and graduation of science students, especially those deemed academically at risk, in UW-Whitewater. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Major extramural grants (Chan as PI): Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program Award, 2009-2011, $60,000; LiCOR Environmental Education Fund, 2010, $48,000; University of Wisconsin System Institute on Race and Ethnicity Faculty Diversity Research Award, 2007-2008, $10,000; American Society of Plant Biologists, 2007-2008, $4000. , , Major intramural grants (Chan as PI):, Grants Writing Fellowship, 2013-2014, 2010-2011 & 2008-2009, $14,500 total;

Faculty Professional Development Re-assignment Award, 2012- 2013 & 2007-2008, $13,000 total; Strategic Initiative Grant, 2013-2014 & 2011-2012, $80,273 total; Faculty Development Grant Program, 2007-2008, $2,670., I have also received a large number of Undergraduate Research Grants through the UW-Whitewater Undergraduate Research Program to support mentoring opportunities for students and further my research agenda., , Program Experience:, I am the PI of many multiple author grants for instrumentation purchases/upgrades and curriculum reforms, all of which have the ultimate goal of facilitating inquiry-based learning and student success. I was the Associate Director and now the Director of the Undergraduate Research Program, tasked with broadening participation, increasing engagement, and improving learning outcomes in undergraduate researchers. Under my direction, the program has strengthened its commitment to the natural and physical sciences, increased its support for other disciplines, and improved its service to underclassmen and students of opportunity., Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. S. Chaiwongsar, A. K. Strohm*, J R. Roe*, R. Y. Godiwalla* and C. W. M. Chan (2009) A Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Channel is Necessary for Optimum Fertility in High Calcium Environments. New Phytologist 183: 76-87. 2. C. W. M. Chan, D. J. Wohlbach, M. J. Rodesch and M. R. Sussman (2008) Transcriptional Changes in Response to Growth of Arabidopsis in High External Calcium. FEBS Letters 582: 967 – 976. 3. C. W. M. Chan, L. M. Schorrak*, R. K. Smith Jr., A. F. Bent, and M. R. Sussman (2003) A Cyclic Nucleotide-Gated Ion channel, CNGC2, is Crucial for Plant Development and Adaptation to Calcium Stress. Plant Physiology 132: 728-731. Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): I am actively engaged in undergraduate research, both as a faculty mentor and a program administrator. To date, I have mentored more than two dozen undergraduates in my eight years at UW-Whitewater. A majority of my research students are from groups underrepresented in STEM and higher education. I have supported their research through extra- and intramural funding, and all have had multiple opportunities to present their work at various regional, national, and international research symposia. Among my first research students are a post-doctoral fellow, an ophthalmology resident, a product development specialist, a quality control scientist and various health care professionals. Many of my more recent research students are in or preparing to apply to professional/graduate programs. I am active in the campus-wide Undergraduate Research Program, first as its Associate Director and now its Director. I have initiated and administered programs aimed at broadening and facilitating undergraduate research, in all disciplines on campus and in students of diverse backgrounds. I am particularly active in specific programs that increase participation of students of opportunity in research as a recruitment, retention, and achievement tool. For example, I helped piloted the ‘Research Apprenticeship Program’ within the Undergraduate Research Program to engage and serve freshman and sophomore under-represented minority

students. The program has enjoyed wide-spread support and success, and has recently been institutionalized. I am also an active participant of the UW System Undergraduate Research Directors Network whose mission is to enhance collaboration and increase success among Undergraduate Research Programs within UW System schools. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): With a joint appointment between the Departments of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, I am the liaison between the two departments. This is an important task as there is substantial overlap in the student population the two departments serve and it is imperative that the two departments coordinate their curricula and other educational opportunities. My position also allows me to serve as an effective advocate for interdisciplinary research. I am often the PI of grants that support interdisciplinary projects. Alternatively, I facilitate such projects by bringing appropriate parties together. As the Director of the Undergraduate Research Program, I have worked to strengthen the support for research activities in the natural and physical sciences, including increasing research budgets and fellowship/internship opportunities for students. I have also successfully broadened the reach of the program to traditionally underactive disciplines, such as the arts and humanities, by cultivating networks of advocates and understanding/securing the unique resources they need. I consistently represent UW-Whitewater in outreach and other public/community activities, for instance presentations at Posters in the Rotunda (an opportunity to present select research projects to state legislators), hosting important guests such as the UW Board of Regents and University donors, and recruitment and outreach activities to area middle/high school students and their counselors. I champion curriculum reforms that focus on inquiry-based learning. I helped establish the Honors Program in the Chemistry Department and the first student to graduate from this research-intensive track was my research student (now in a graduate program in Chemistry). Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): I have a record of service to my profession, the university community, and the public. I routinely review manuscripts and grant proposals for various journals and funding agencies. I serve a particularly important role on NSF review panels as I am often one of the few panelists from undergraduate teaching institutions and hence, an especially crucial advocate for RUI grant submissions. I am on the Assessment Committee of CUR and have served as a note taker in previous CUR meetings. On my campus, I am an ardent advocate for undergraduate research and our mentee/mentor teams, always working to secure better resources for them through extra- and intramural grants, fellowships and internship opportunities, and outreach and advocacy activities to increase awareness and therefore support. I am also a committed research mentor and have served a large number of students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM and higher education. Apart from training students in research and critical thinking skills, I also routinely provide them with academic, career and personal support/advice to ensure their success in

UW-Whitewater and beyond. I participate in programs that serve the professional development needs of K-12 science teachers (e.g., including teachers in my research team) and volunteer as a consultant to those who seek inputs to course revisions (e.g., working with an area high school teacher to revise his AP Chemistry course into credit-bearing college Chemistry courses). I also regularly serve as a science fair judge for area schools, and routinely give lectures and demonstrations to K-12 students. Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: My own academic background and personal experience has convinced me that undergraduate research is one of the most effective tools for student retention, teaching and learning. I strive to broaden the accessibility of this practice to a wider student population and disciplinary areas, especially in populations and areas traditionally underserved by undergraduate research and higher education in general. I am working towards this goal both by serving as a research mentor and a program administrator, and implementing strategies that result in better support and clearer road maps towards success for students and their mentors. For example, I have formalized the peer mentoring system for inexperienced student researchers in both my lab and programs supported by the Undergraduate Research Program. I have piloted support programs intended for junior faculty interested in mentoring students but are uncertain of the logistics and demands. I have also begun implementing a comprehensive support and mentoring system for STEM students, especially those deemed academically at risk, to create an intentional roadmap from freshman to junior year to contribute to their retention and graduation. My research program and my home institution are beginning to see some successes in these areas. Being a CUR Councilor would enable me to meet and confer with like-minded individuals to share experiences, develop networks, and to continue to learn and refine best practices on undergraduate research and student learning.

Name GregoryM.FerrenceDegreesObtained(Datesnotnecessary):

B.S.,Ph.D.

Research(orOtherProfessional)Interests(limit200words):X‐rayCrystallography,UsingCrystallographicDatainChemicalEducation,Quasiracemates,Organolanthanides,ResponsibleConductofResearchandProfessionalEthicsTeachingInterests(limit200words):GeneralChemistryInorganicChemistryX‐rayCrystallographyLanthanideandActinideChemistryResponsibleConductofResearchGrantsand/orProgramExperience(limit200words):Majorgrantsinlast10years(asPI,co‐PI,orseniorpersonnelonMRI)NSF‐MRI(2010)$252,060;NSF‐DCF(2007)$200,000;NSF‐MRI(2007)$533,110;NSF‐URC(2006)$2,700,000;NSF‐CAREER(2004)$520,000;ResearchCorporation(2004)$52,228;ACS‐PRF(2004)$50,000.RelevantPublicationsandConferencePresentations(limit3)Highlightundergraduateco‐authorswithanasterisk(*)1.Battle,GaryM.;Ferrence,GregoryM.;Allen,FrankH.“ApplicationsoftheCambridgeStructuralDatabaseinchemicaleducation,”JournalofAppliedCrystallography2010,43,1208‐1223.2.Lash,TimothyD.;Toney,AshleyM.*;Castans,KylieM.*;Ferrence,GregoryM.“Synthesisofbenziporphyrinsandheterobenziporphyrinsandanassessmentofthediatropiccharacteristicsoftheprotonatedspecies,”JournalofOrganicChemistry2013,78,9143‐9152.3.Slater,KaraA.*;Andersh,Brad;Flint,EdwardB.;Ferrence,GregoryM.“6‐Phenyloxane‐2,4‐dione,”ActaCrystallographica,SectionE2013,E69,o69.ActivitiesRelatedtoUndergraduateResearch(limit250words):Throughthe‘STEMENGINES’NSF‐UndergraduateResearchCollaborative,morethan50undergraduatesparticipatedinfull‐time10‐weekimmersivechemistryresearchatIllinoisStateUniversity.ThefullSTEMENGINESprogramwasmuchlargerand(1)Identifiedandrecruitedpromisingyoungscientistsfromtwo‐yearcolleges(2YCs)intotheSTEMdisciplines,especially,fromtraditionallyunder‐representedgroups;(2)Trained2YCstudentstobecomeeffectivepractitionersofscience;(3)Instilledin2YCstudentstheconfidencetopursuescienceasaprofession;(4)Encouraged2YCstudentstocompletetheirundergraduateandgraduateSTEMeducation;and(5)Helpedtotransformtheculturesofparticipating2YCsbyembeddingintensiveresearchexperiencesduringtheacademicyearandsummerintotheircurriculaandtheircourses.FerrenceisafoundingmemberoftheScienceTeachingandResearchBrings

UndergraduateResearchStrengthsThroughTechnology,STaRBURSTT,consortium.(SeeChem.Eng.News2006,84(3),31‐32.)Amajoremphasisofthisconsortiumisprovidingundergraduateresearcherswithaccesstocutting‐edgeresearchgradeinstrumentation.Morethan30undergraduatestudentsduringthepastdecadehavecarriedoutresearchunderDr.Ferrence’ssupervision.Thesestudentsreportedthisresearchatmorethan50local,regional,andnationalscientificmeetingsandresearchsymposia.Campusresponsibilities,activities,andaccomplishments(limit250words):Selectedserviceactivities: ResidenceHallFacultyMentorforAtkin6thfloor,2001‐2004,2009‐2012. HonorsCouncil,2007‐2010. UniversityCurriculumCommittee,2002‐2006;2010‐2012.

Chairperson of UCC, 2005-2006. Vice Chairperson of UCC, 2003- 2005 (2 terms).

Library Committee, 2002- 2006; 2010-2012. Chairperson, 2013-present.

Academic Affairs Committee, 2003-2005. CouncilonGeneralEducation,2005‐2006. Secretary/Treasurer,ISU/IWUChapterofSigmaXi,2008‐present. Presidential Succession, ISU/IWU Chapter of Sigma Xi, 2004-2007. College Faculty Status Committee (CFSC), 2010-2012. Depart. Undergraduate Programs Comm., 2007-2008, 2011-2012, 2013-present. Departmental Faculty Status Committee (DFSC), 2005-2006. Departmental Council, 2012-present. Departmental Honors Coordinator, 2001-2006; 2010-2013. Departmental Undergraduate Academic Advisor, 2001-2005. Awards: 2013OutstandingCollegeServiceAward,ISUCollegeofArtsandSciences 2013ImpactAward(ISUOfficeoftheProvostandUniversityCollege) 2010JohnDosseyAwardforTeaching,ISUCollegeofArtsandSciences(facultymemberwiththemostextraordinaryprecedingthreeyearteachingrecord) 2009IllinoisProfessoroftheYear,CASE&CarnegieFoundationfortheAdvancementofTeaching 2009ChemistoftheYear,IllinoisHeartlandlocalsectionoftheAmericanChemicalSociety 2008OutstandingUniversityTeacher(topISUteachingaward;twoacrossISUawardedannually) 2007OutstandingCollegeTeacher,ISUCollegeofArtsandSciencesOtherRelevantProfessionalService/CURService(limit250words):

Chair,AmericanChemicalSocietynationalCommitteeonEthics,2012,2013

&2014. Member,AmericanChemicalSocietynationalCommitteeonEthics,2011‐

present. AssociateMember,AmericanChemicalSocietynationalCommitteeonEthics,

2006,2007,2008,2009,2010. Councilor,AmericanChemicalSocietyIllinoisHeartlandLocalSection,2012‐

present. BoardMember,GreatLakesRegionalMeetingBoard,AmericanChemical

Society,2011‐present. Chairsuccession,AmericanChemicalSocietyIllinoisHeartlandLocalSection,

2010‐2012. Member,Am.Chem.Soc.GreatLakesRegionalMeetingSteeringBoard,2011‐

present.StatementexplainhowyourexperiencewouldbeofvaluetotheCURCouncil(limit250words):Inadditiontomylocalteachingandundergraduateresearchprogram,IhavecollaboratedwithmanyfacultyfromPUIsand2YCsinprojectsthatpromotehighqualityandhighimpactresearchwithundergraduates.TheseprojectshaveprovidedmewithopportunitiestovisitdozensofPUIsand2YCsandmeetwithfacultyandstudentsattheseinstitutions.Theseinteractionshaveshownmetheimmensecollectiveresearchproductivitycomingfromourtypesofinstitutionsandmadebekeenlyawarethateachinstitutionfacesuniquechallenges,barriersto,andopportunitiesforundergraduateresearch.MyscholarlypursuitsfrequentlytakemetotheUKtocollaboratewithcolleaguesattheCambridgeCrystallographicDataCentre.Infactduringspring2014,IwillspendmysecondsabbaticalinresidenceattheCCDC,whereIwillcontinuetoadvocateforuseofcrystallographicinformationinchemicaleducation,particularlyatPUIs.IfelectedtoCURCouncil,mytermwouldbeginafewmonthsbeforeIreachmytermlimitasChairoftheACS’sCommitteeonEthics,ETHX.HavingservedonETHXsinceits2006inception,IrealizetheenormousvalueinResponsibleConductofResearcheducationandtheimportantrolescientistsplayintheProfessionalEthicsdiscussion.Processdrivenethicsdiscussionsbrilliantlycomplementtheoutcomedrivennatureofresearch.Theundergraduatelevelistheoptimaltimetojointhediscussion.AsgovernmentoversightforcesscientiststoincreasinglyengageincompliancedrivenRCRtraining,CURhastheopportunitytoplayapivotalroleinadvocatingforthoughtfulRCReducationwhichhelpsusallmoreefficientlydeliverhigherqualityresearchoutcomes.

Name Richard W. Fitch Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

BS Chemistry (ACS), Western Kentucky University PhD Chemistry (Organic) University of Louisville

Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): My laboratory is interested in the isolation, structure elucidation, synthesis, pharmacology and chemical ecology of natural products. Specifically, we are interested in pharmacology and chemical biology of neurotransmitter receptors, principally nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Natural products are sensitive and selective biological probes that can help us understand the function of receptors and their role in initiation and propagation of biological signals within the nervous system. We focus on alkaloids, commonly those from poison frogs, which have a variety of biological activities based on their roles in defense against predators. We elucidate structures and biological activities for the compounds and because they are often present in tiny quantities, we also synthesize them to further evaluate activities relevant to whole organism physiology. We also prepare non-natural analogs to probe structure activity relationships based on molecular shape and its relationship to both activity and selectivity among related receptors. In this process, we also develop synthetic methods applicable to natural product synthesis. Finally, we are interested in the structural biology of these receptors, so we design and prepare ligands for fluorescent labeling of receptors and adjuncts to facilitate crystallization of these membrane-bound proteins. Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): I am interested in teaching tools which facilitate the learning of chemistry in general and organic chemistry in particular. I recently incorporated personal response devices (clickers) into my courses, which are excellent for quizzes, keeping attendance and most importantly for interactive discussion in large sections, where individual questioning is impractical. They promote active learning by requiring students to answer and take personal responsibility for their response and allow quick surveys to assess class understanding as material is delivered during lectures. A second area in which I am interested is the implementation of collaborative experiments between chemistry subdisciplinary laboratories. For example, the organic course prepares a deuterium labeled compound which is then presented to the physical chemistry course where students perform a kinetic isotope experiment and report their findings back to the organic course. Such interactions work to avoid compartmentalization of knowledge and integrate the chemistry curriculum. Finally, I am interested in the application of physical models for a variety of chemical concepts. Magnetic poles are excellent analogs of electrical charges and can be used to illustrate self-assembly of a variety of ionic and molecular species from solution crystallization to chemical vapor deposition. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words):

My work has been funded by Research Corporation (Cottrell College Science Award), the National Science Foundation (Major Research Instrumentation, Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement, Research at Undergraduate Institutions), National Institutes of Health (R21) and Sigma Xi. To date I have brought in over $500,000 in external funding to Indiana State University. I have served as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation, Research Corporation and the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. Scates, B. A.; Lashbrook, B. L.; Chastain, B. C.*; Tominaga, K.*; Elliott, B. T.*; Theising, N. J.*; Baker, T. A.*; Fitch, R.W. Polyethylene Glycol-Based Homologated Ligands for Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Bioorg. Med. Chem, 2008, 16, 10295-10300. 2. Fitch, R. W.; Sturgeon, G. D.*; Patel, S. R.*; Spande, T. F.; Garraffo, H. M.; Daly J. W.; Blaauw, R. H. Epiquinamide: A Poison That Wasn’t from a Frog That Was J. Nat. Prod., 2009, 72, 243-247. 3. Fitch, R. W.; Spande, T. F.; Garraffo, H. M.; Chase, R. R.*; Clinedinst, M. A.*; Parkes, D. A.*; Reed, R.*; Whittaker, N. F.; Daly J. W. Dioicine, a Novel Prenylated Purine Alkaloid from Gymnocladus dioicus Heterocycles, 2009,79, 583-598. Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): In my ten years at Indiana State University, I have mentored over sixty undergraduate research students, three high school students and served on the committees of five graduate students in other disciplines. I maintain an active research group and my students have made over 80 presentations at local, regional and national scientific meetings. I also present and publish regularly with undergraduates as noted above. I have 11 publications in peer-reveiewed journals since arriving at ISU, three of which have undergraduate co-authors from my laboratory and three of which have undergraduates from other groups. I also serve as a mentor for our Lilly Undergraduate Summer Organic Fellow, which has been funded by Lilly for 6 years and who presents their work at Eli Lilly annually. I collaborate extensively both internally and externally. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): I currently serve in my department on the Undergraduate Research (6 years), Curriculum (3 years), Instrumentation (9 years, chair 3 years) and Library (8 years, chair 2 years) committees. I also serve as the instrument manager for NMR and GC-MS facilities and departmental seminar series. I serve on the College of Arts and Sciences Strategic Plan Task force and have previously served on the Library Acquisitions Task Force (1 year), University Research Committee (2 years, Chair 1 year) and College Faculty Council (2 years). Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): Memberships (divisions and duties): American Chemical Society (Division of Organic

Chemistry, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Wabash Valley Local Section – Chair 2yrs,

Chair elect, Secretary (2 yrs), At-large (4 yrs), NCW, CCED coordinator), American

Society of Pharmacognosy (Served on Younger Members Committee and Committee on

Committees), American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

(Molecular Pharmacology Division, Neuropharmacology Division), Sigma Xi, Indiana

Academy of Science (Served as Chemistry Chair 4 years, Grants Committee 2years),

Central States Universities Incorporated (ISU Representative)

Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: I appreciate the invitation to participate in CUR and if elected I hope to bring a perspective as a scientist and educator working with undergraduates to address significant scientific questions. Engaging undergraduates in research is a different experience relative to a graduate environment. Problems and objectives should be tailored to the skillset of undergraduates but provide challenging and relevant questions that address real scientific problems. Undergraduates can be called on to examine questions beyond their skillset and will generally rise to the occasion and meet the challenge, learning new topics with appropriate guidance. In particular the open-ended nature of research questions encourages students to think broadly and less formulaically as they might in class, where knowledge transfer is often the objective as opposed knowledge generation and skillset development is emphasized. Research experiences thus develop problem-solving skills that are essential to developing scientists. I plan to be an advocate for such activities and policies that support research efforts in chemistry and across the sciences.

   Name     Bridget  Gourley  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

B.S.,  Chemistry  and  Mathematics,  University  of  Puget  Sound;  Ph.  D.  Physical  Chemistry,  University  of  Utah  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Currently  my  scientific  research  interest  fall  under  three  broad  umbrellas,  dynamics  of  water  in  confined  environments,  developing  a  new  optical  sensor  for  biomolecules,  and  theoretical  modeling  of  laser  molecule  interactions.  Additionally,  I  have  an  on-­‐going  interest  in  research  related  to  advancing  women  and  other  under-­‐represented  minorities  in  the  physical  sciences.  Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  As  a  physical  chemist  my  teaching  interests  are  focused  around  a  variety  of  physical  chemistry  topics.  However,  serving  in  a  primarily  undergraduate  university,  allows  me  to  extend  my  interests.    Several  teaching  responsibilities  or  assignments  include  some  inorganic  chemistry  and  instrumental  analysis.    I  hope  to  develop  a  first  year  seminar  on  the  spectroscopy  of  medical  imaging.    I’ve  taught  seminars  on  women  in  science  and  the  Science  Research  Fellows  senior  seminar,  which  including  funding,  politics  and  education  in  science.      Additionally,  I  have  a  variety  of  broad  pedagogical  interests  and  use  TabletPC's  and  the  DyKnow  software  package  to  facilitate  student  understanding.  Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  National  Science  Foundation  (NSF)  Award,  “ADVANCE  Partnerships  for  Adaptation,  Implementation,  and  Dissemination  Award:    Collaborative  Research  for  Horizontal  Mentoring  Alliances,”  $499,864.    Co-­‐PI  with  Kerry  Karukstis,  Miriam  Rossi  and  Laura  Wright.  (Award  numbers  0619027,  0619150,  0618940,  0619052);  Mellon  Foundation  Career  Advancement  Award  $25,000.    Joint  with  Sunhee  Choi,  Kerry  Karukstis,  Miriam  Rossi  and  Laura  Wright;  Program  Sponsor  for  the  DIGS  portion  of  the  $35,000  grant  from  The  Clowes  Fund  for  the  DePauw  Institute  for  Girls  in  Science  (DIGS)  and  Saturday  Science  Programs;  Computer  Aided  Chemistry  (CAChe)  Scientific  Higher  Education  Grant  $143,600;  NSF-­‐ILI  Award,  “Separations  and  Structures  throughout  the  Chemistry  Curriculum:  GC/MS,”  $27,816  plus  $27,816  university  match.    Co-­‐PI  with  Jeff  Hansen,  James  George,  David  Harvey,  Bryan  Hanson  and  Eugene  Schwartz  (Award  number  9551027);  GTE  Foundation  Grant  Award  “DIGS  Program  for  Minority  Women,”  $30,000.    Co-­‐PI  with  Kathleen  Jagger  and  Mary  Kertzman;  W.  M.  Keck  Foundation  Award  for  the  purchase  of  DePauw  University’s  first  FT-­‐NMR.  $90,000  plus  $100,000  match  from  the  University  Lilly  Endowment  Grant.    Second  co-­‐PI  after  Bryan  Hanson.  (Award  number  901109)  Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  Bush,  Maximilian*,  Snyder,  Zachary  A.*,  and  Gourley,  Bridget  L.,  “Surfactant,  cosurfactant  and  solvent  influences  on  the  reverse  micelle  environment:    A  steady  state  examination  using  Courmarin  343  and  Reichardt’s  dye.”  Poster  presented  in  the  Undergraduate  Poster  Session  at  the  245th  ACS  National  Meeting  in  New  Orleans,  LA,  April  2013.  

2.  Karukstis,  Kerry  K.,  Gourley,  Bridget  L.,  Rossi,  Miriam,  and  Wright,  Laura  L.,  Editors,  Mentoring  Strategies  to  Facilitate  the  Advancement  of  Women  Faculty,  ACS  Symposium  Series  Volume  1057,  Oxford  University  Press,  Copyright  2010.  3.  Crans,  Debbie  C.,  Rithner,  Christopher  D.  Baruah,  Bharat,  Gourley,  Bridget  L.  and  Levinger,  Nancy  E.,  “Molecular  probe  location  in  reverse  micelles  determined  by  NMR  dipolar  interactions”  Journal  of  the  American  Chemical  Society  Volume  128,  Number  13,  pp  4437-­‐4445,  April  5,  2006.  Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  Mentor  to  over  33  students  in  my  laboratory  during  my  academic  career;  students  who  have  gone  on  to  faculty  careers  in  the  sciences,  graduate  work  followed  by  industrial  or  national  laboratory  positions,  medical  school,  scientific  and  other  employment  directly  after  matriculation.    Former  Director  of  DePauw  University’s  Science  Research  Fellows  Program,  a  research  focused  honors  program  for  students  in  all  our  sciences,  where  I  almost  doubled  the  size  of  the  program  taking  the  program  from  40-­‐50  students  to  80-­‐90  students;  With  colleagues  I  developed  the  Women  in  Science  Program  (WIS),  a  hallmark  program  on  our  campus  that  created  a  home  within  science  for  both  students  and  faculty;  working  with  minority  students  to  create  a  support  structure  to  facilitate  the  success  and  matriculation  of  under-­‐represented  students  in  science  (UiS);  both  WIS  and  UiS  help  these  under-­‐represented  groups  find  research  experiences  and  understand  the  value  of  participating  in  research.  Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  I  am  Chair  of  the  Faculty,  with  oversight  of  our  entire  elected  committee  structure,  managing  the  agenda  and  presiding  over  our  monthly  meeting  of  the  full  faculty  (approx.  250  FTE).    I  chaired  a  working  group  focused  specifically  on  enhancing  the  intellectual  life  of  the  faculty,  our  report  and  recommendations  shaped  some  changes  that  were  directly  implemented  and  built  the  foundation  for  other  discussions  that  are  ongoing.    Seven  years  of  service  as  the  Chair  of  the  Department  of  Chemistry  and  Biochemistry.  Served  on  our  Committee  on  Faculty  (COF),  the  University  wide-­‐promotion  and  tenure  committee  serving  one  year  as  chair.    I  served  five  years  DePauw’s  Faculty  Development  Committee  (FDC),  the  committee  responsible  for  evaluating  internal  faculty  course  development  and  scholarly  proposals,  during  one  year  of  my  FDC  service  the  committee  read  over  350  proposals  for  sabbaticals,  summer  grants,  travel  grants,  course  time  outs,  faculty  fellowship  applications,  student  faculty  collaborative  research  grants  and  professional  development  fund  grants.  I  served  on  the  President’s  Campus  Climate  Task  Force  (CCTF)  whose  purpose  was  to  identify  areas  of  strength  and  progress  regarding  diversity  as  well  as  determine  what  aspects  of  the  university’s  policies,  initiatives  and  structure  could  be  enhanced  to  further  support  the  strategic  plans  of  diversity  and  internationalization.    We  made  recommendations  spanning  admissions,  students,  staff,  faculty,  faculty  committees  and  the  curriculum.    I  have  directed  our  First-­‐year  Advising  Program  and  assigned  all  600  entering  students  their  advisor.  Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  I  have  served  as  a  CUR  Chemistry  Councilor  since  1996,  including  a  term  on  the  

Executive  Board  as  Secretary.    I’ve  never  missed  an  annual  business  meeting  since  being  elected.    I’ve  worked  with  CUR  as  we  expanded  from  just  the  sciences  at  PUIs  to  serving  all  disciplines  and  types  of  institutions.    Am  currently  serving  as  the  Program  Committee  Co-­‐chair  for  CUR  2014  scheduled  June  28-­‐July  1,  2014.    Brought  the  CUR  2006  National  Conference  to  my  home  institution  serving  as  the  local  site  chair.    I’ve  served  on  the  Publications  committee,  chairing  and  co-­‐chairing  it  during  some  of  my  service  on  the  committee.    I  served  as  the  Chemistry  Division  Editor  for  the  CUR  Quarterly  for  a  time.    Twice  served  on  the  search  committee  for  the  next  CUR  Quarterly  Editor.  Elected  Project  Kaleidoscope  (PKAL)  Faculty  for  the  21st  Century;  hosted  a  PKAL  Women  in  Science  Conference  on  DePauw’s  campus.    I  have  attended  to  Great  Lakes  College  Association  (GLCA)  Leadership  Institutes.  Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:  I  am  interested  in  continuing  to  serve  our  Division  because  of  my  commitment  to  continuing  to  strengthen  CUR  for  both  chemists  and  our  colleagues  (across  the  disciplines)  who  value  undergraduate  research.  CUR  was  a  lifeline  for  me  in  early  years  of  my  career.  Having  served  as  a  chemistry  councilor  since  1996,  I've  been  a  participant  in  a  number  of  evolutionary  stages  of  CUR.  I  appreciate  the  benefits  of  our  changes  and  the  challenges  we  have  faced  during  our  adaptations.  I'm  excited  to  work  on  our  next  generation  of  changes.  As  an  organization  we  serve  diverse  functions,  supporting  faculty  and  institutions  just  getting  started  in  the  research  enterprise  with  undergraduate  students  to  continuing  our  advocacy  with  funding  agencies,  thus  supporting  those  faculty  and  institutions  with  a  long  history  of  student-­‐faculty  collaborative  research.  Additionally,  we've  made  our  support  of  students  more  direct  bringing  the  strengths  of  CUR  and  NCUR  together.  As  CUR  continues  to  change  we  need  to  continue  to  consider  all  these  constituencies.  My  experience  with  how  CUR  can  help  transform  both  an  individual  and  an  institution,  service  on  a  variety  of  CUR  committees,  and  administrative  roles  on  my  own  campus  will  help  me  be  a  strong  voice  for  our  Division.      

   

Name     Sunghee  Lee  (Chair  and  Professor  of  Chemistry,  Iona  College)  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

PhD  in  Chemistry  (Brown  University)  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  My  field  of  research  expertise  is  surface  chemistry  and  phenomena  at  the  chemical  interfaces,  such  as  the  liquid-­‐liquid  interface.  The  research  focuses  on  investigating  the  nature  and  extent  of  interplay  between  solutions  and  interfaces,  through  chemical  modulation  of  molecular  structure.  Specifically,  my  recent  research  focuses  on  the  interfacial  chemistry  of  the  aqueous  microdroplet.  These  cell-­‐sized  watery  compartments  offer  a  powerful  and  controllable  model  for  lipid  bilayers,  the  essential  feature  of  cell  membranes.  The  exterior  of  a  water  droplet  can  support  monolayers  and  bilayers  that  mimic  the  structure  and  function  of  the  cell  membrane.  By  studying  such  systems,  my  research  team  is  obtaining  important  insights  into  a  wide  variety  of  biologically  relevant  phenomena,  such  as  biomineralization,  membrane  permeability,  and  inorganic  crystal  nucleation.  This  work  has  made  important  contributions  to  the  understanding  of  fundamental  processes  relevant  to  biomimetic  materials  synthesis  and  drug  delivery.  Furthermore,  it  has  consistently  been  an  integral  part  of  my  work  to  always  engage  undergraduate  students  in  leading  edge  research  whenever  possible.    Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  I  strive  to  kindle  excitement  and  involvement  in  students  through  the  various  courses  I  have  taught;  General  Chemistry,  Analytical  Chemistry,  Instrumental  Analysis,  Senior  Capstone  Seminar,  Nanoscience,  Science  and  Technological  Literacy.  • Developing  Teaching  Materials  and  Novel  Instructional  Technologies:  I  have  also  applied  my  research  expertise  to  develop  learning  modules  using  video  microscopy  and  droplet  micromanipulation,  which  contribute  to  the  improvement  of  students'  conceptual  understanding  of  key  general  chemistry  phenomena,  such  as  solubility,  diffusion,  particles,  and  surfaces.  Development  of  these  learning  modules  were  initiated  by  an  award  from  the  Camille  and  Henry  Dreyfus  Special  Grant  Program  in  the  Chemical  Sciences.  These  modules  have  been  implemented  across  the  chemistry  curriculum  as  a  novel  mode  of  educational  delivery.    • Creating  Interdisciplinary  Collaborative  Learning  Environment:  Working  towards  the  goal  of  providing  an  interdisciplinary  collaborative  learning  environment,  I  have  jointly  created,  with  a  computer  science  faculty  member,  a  learning  opportunity  for  students  in  chemistry  and  computer  science.    Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  9.  National  Science  Foundation,  $250,000,  PI,  "Microdroplet  Interface  Chemistry-­‐Fundamental  Studies  of  Self-­‐Assembled  Structures  at  the  Liquid/Liquid  Interface",  NSF-­‐RUI-­‐CHE  1212967,  09/2012-­‐08/2016.  8.  The  Patrick  J.  Martin  Foundation  &  Iona  College,  $10,000,  PI,  “Droplet  Interface  Bilayer  as  a  Model  Biomimetic  Membrane”,  2013.    7.  NYSED,  $682,030,  PI,  “Iona  College  Science  and  Technology  Entry  Program”,  2011-­‐2015.    6.  The  Patrick  J.  Martin  Foundation,  $7,500,  PI,  “Specific  Anion  Effect  on  Microdroplet  Dissolution  Across  Surfactant  Monolayer”,  2010.    5.  National  Science  Foundation,  $157,705,  PI,  “Role  of  Surfactant  in  Monolayer-­‐Directed  

Crystallization  at  the    Liquid-­‐Liquid  Microdroplet  Interface”.  NSF-­‐RUI-­‐CHE  0909978,  09/2009-­‐08/2012.  4.  The  Patrick  J.  Martin  Foundation,  $6,855,  PI,  “Understanding  and  control  of  chemistry  at  the  liquid-­‐liquid  interface”,  2009.  3.  The  American  Chemical  Society  Petroleum  Research  Foundation,  $5,000,  PI,  ACS  PRF  Supplements  for  Underrepresented  Minority  Research  (SUMR)  Grant.  (for  the  support  of  Remon  Bebawee,  Chemistry,  Iona  College,  ’10),  2008.  2.  The  Camille  &  Henry  Dreyfus  Foundation,  $25,000,  PI,  “Dynamic  Video  Microscopy  in  Undergraduate  Chemistry  Education”.  Special  Grant  Program  in  the  Chemical  Sciences  (SG-­‐07-­‐016,  01/07-­‐12/08),  2007.    1.  The  American  Chemical  Society  Petroleum  Research  Foundation,  $35,000,  PI,  “Fundamental  Studies  on  the  Interfacial  Properties  of  Individual  Aqueous  Microdroplets  in  Hydrocarbons”.  ACS  PRF  Starter  Grant  G#  45241-­‐GB9,  7/2006-­‐08/2008.  Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  Z.Michalak*,  D.Fartash*,  N.Haque*,  and  S.  Lee,  "Tunable  Crystallization  via  Osmosis-­‐Driven  Transport  Across  a  Droplet  Interface  Bilayer",  CrystEngComm.,  14,  7865-­‐7868,  2012.  2.  P.Sanstead*,  N.Florio*,  K.Giusto*,  C.Morris*,  and  S.  Lee,  "Sensitivity  of  Cationic  Surfactant  Templates  to  Specific  Anions  in  Liquid  Interface  Crystallization",  J.  Colloid  Interf  Sci.,  376,152-­‐159,  2012.  3.  Visualizing  Microdroplet  Fluidic  Reactions  One  Droplet  at  a  Time,  Sunghee  Lee  and  Joseph  Wiener*,  J.  Chem.  Edu.,  88  (2),  151-­‐157,  2011.  Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  • A  signal  aspect  of  my  scholarship  is  the  engagement  of  undergraduate  students  as  an  integral  part  of  the  research.  The  resultant  success  of  these  students  who  have  passed  through  my  research  training,  stands  as  a  testament  to  the  value  of  research  in  relation  to  educational  outcome.  Currently  12  undergraduates  and  2  high  school  students  are  involved  in  research  training.  Since  2009,  students  have  been  coauthors  in  6  peer-­‐reviewed  publications  and  made  over  80  conference  presentations.  As  of  Fall  2013,  over  20  undergraduate  research  participants  under  my  mentorship  have  graduated,  a  majority  of  whom  have  gone  on  to  postgraduate  programs  (MD,  PhD,  etc.).    

• Coordinator  of  Undergraduate  Research  Day:  Established  campus-­‐wide  undergraduate  research  at  Iona  College,  which  under  my  direction  for  the  past  four  years  has  grown  to  encompass  nearly  every  department  in  the  College.    

• Coordinator  of  The  Patrick  J.  Martin  Scholars  Program:  As  program  coordinator  for  the  Patrick  Martin  Scholars  Program  since  2009,  I  provide  an  important  role  in  academic  advisement  and  research  enrichment  activities  for  high  caliber  mathematics  and  science  students  in  this  program.    

• Received  the  following  recognition  for  research  &  teaching  accomplishments  involving  a  large  array  of  undergraduates  leading  to  publishable  research  projects:    o Internal  Award:  Presidential  Teaching  Scholar,  Honors  Program  Teacher/Advisor  of  the  Year,  Woman  of  Achievement  Award,  and  Br.  Arthur  Loftus  Outstanding  Student  Research  Award  at  Iona.    

o External  Award:  2013  Rising  Star  Award  by  the  ACS  Women  Chemists  Committee2013,  Distinguished  Scientist  Award  by  the  Westchester  Chemical  Society  of  New  York  ACS.      

Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  • Chair  of  the  Chemistry  Department:  It  is  believed  that  my  scholarship  and  the  research  opportunities  created  by  my  effort  have  been  a  contributing  factor  in  gaining  and  sustaining  ACS  accreditation  for  the  Chemistry  program  in  2010.        

• Principal  Investigator  (PI)  of  STEP  (Iona  College  Science  and  Technology  Entry  Program):  As  PI  for  the  program,  I  secured  a  STEP  grant  successfully  from  NY  State  Department  of  Education  ($682,030,  2011-­‐2015).  I  am  engaged  in  developing  and  coordinating  this  program  that  prepares  ~150  targeted  high  school  students  for  a  successful  career  in  STEM  and  the  licensed  professions.  

• Faculty  Advisor  for  CSTEP  (Collegiate  STEP):  As  a  faculty  advisor  for  the  program,  I  am  engaged  in  recruiting  and  retaining  students  in  CSTEP  program  through  educational  and  research  activities  to  prepare  students  to  be  competitive  in  obtaining  a  successful  career  in  STEM  field.    

• Director  of  the  CSI  (Career  in  Science  at  Iona):  I  am  the  program  founder  and  director  of  the  CSI  Program  since  2004,  a  series  of  weekly  events  that  provides  information  about  career  opportunities  in  the  sciences  and  in  science  related  fields  to  Iona  students  through  various  informed  seminars.    

• Co-­‐coordinator  of  Teaching  Circles  Program:  I  facilitate  regular  gatherings  of  ~30  faculty  members  in  order  to  encourage  dialogue  related  to  teaching  effectiveness  and  educational  innovations  Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  • Member:  The  Council  on  Undergraduate  Research,  2010-­‐  • Member:  American  Chemical  Society,  2002-­‐  ;  Division  of  Colloid  and  Surface  Chemistry  • Ad-­‐hoc  Reviewer,  ACS  Publications,  2005-­‐  • ACS  Student  Affiliates  Chapter  Faculty  Advisor,  2005-­‐  • Faculty  Advisor  for  Freshman,  2007-­‐present    Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words):  I  am  eager  to  be  given  an  opportunity  to  devote  my  time  and  experience  to  create  new  programs  and  providing  services  to  a  large  CUR  community.  My  past  experience  in  developing  the  full  talents  of  undergraduate  students  to  create  new  knowledge  through  laboratory  scientific  research  will  be  invaluable  to  my  membership  on  the  CUR  Council,  as  I  am  fully  committed  to  establishing  a  balanced  combination  of  research  and  training  of  a  large  number  of  students  at  predominantly  undergraduate  institutions.    I  strongly  believe  that  engaging  many  undergraduate  students  in  quality  research  training  activity  will  catalyze  their  future  successful  careers  in  advanced  science,  and  wish  to  bring  this  to  the  wider  academy  to  replicate  this  success.  

 

RRName Jim Phillips Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

Ph.D.:Physical Chemistry, University of Minnesota , Thesis Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Leopold, , B.A. Middlebury College (VT) , Major: Chemistry; Concentration: Music Composition, Research Advisor: Dr. Sunhee Choi, Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): My research program is concerned with the effects of bulk, condensed-phase environments (e.g., solid argon or neon) on the structure and bonding of nitrile donor-acceptor complexes (e.g., CH3CN–BCl3). Our primary tools are low-temperature IR spectroscopy and computational chemistry, thus students in the group do both experimental and theoretical work. The basic idea behind the research is to observe, via shifts in key vibrational bands, the extent to which certain Lewis-Acid Base complexes undergo structural changes in bulk condensed-phase environments. We also model the intermolecular potentials of these systems, both in the gas-phase and with continuum solvation models, which provides mechanistic insight. The key is to identify systems that are quite sensitive to their chemical environment, such that solvation in solid argon can alter the structure. A great example of this is our recent work on FCH2CN–BF3 and ClCN32CN BF3, which illustrates the extremity of these effects. In addition, there are connections of this work to nanotechnology, as these structural motifs offer the potential to tune the donor-acceptor bond via an outside stimulus. There are also ramifications for intermediates in synthetic processes, as evidenced by our recent work on Friedel-Crafts catalysts (RF-BF3). Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): I have a very broad array of teaching interests that ranges from teaching upper- division content courses (e.g., p-chem lecture) to topical, non-majors courses (e.g., my “Chemistry and Climate" course). Two recent efforts are of particular relevance to CUR, and both have led to the integration of research with our curriculum. The first regards direct, 1-on-1 writing instruction for research students. During each of the last three years I have had a student write a full, formal, publication-style manuscript during their senior year, and two of these were submitted (ultimately accepted) essentially “as delivered" by the student. It is unusual for undergraduate to write their own papers, and get them to near final form, and it takes a great deal of mentoring, but these students are prepared for graduate school. Also, I have recently undertaken a two-year revision of our senior “Physical/Analysis" lab course, and this spring I am going to imbed a research-based module that will have an entire group of 24 students working on a new research project. I am designing this project as part of my current sabbatical. These efforts to integrate teaching and research align perfectly with the first goal of CUR’s recent Strategic Plan. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Six most recent grants listed below (from a total of 11, which have provided

$996,300 in funds):, , “Continued Studies of the Structure, Bonding, and Energetic Properties Friedel-Crafts Intermediates: RF–BF3"; Petroleum Research Fund-Type B, 1/1/13 - 8/31/16, ($65,000)., , “RUI: Continued Studies of Condensed-Phase Structural Effects in Complexes of BCl3 and Group IV Lewis Acids"; NSF-RUI-Chemistry, 7/1/12 - 6/30/15, ($227,330)., , “RUI: Continued Studies of Condensed-Phase Effects on the Structural Properties of Nitrile Donor-Acceptor Complexes"; NSF-RUI-Chemistry, 9/1/07 - 8/31/10, ($189,000)., , “Condensed Phase Effects on the Structural Properties of Friedel-Crafts Intermediates: RF–BF3"; Petroleum Research Fund-Type B, 6/2/07 - 8/31/10, ($55,000)., , “Continued Studies of Condensed Phase Effects in Nitrile Donor-Acceptor Complexes"; Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, 12/1/04 - 11/30/09, ($60,000)., , “RUI: Condensed Phase Effects on the Structure and Bonding of Nitrile Donor-Acceptor Complexes"; , NSF-RUI-Chemistry, 7/1/04 - 6/30/07, ($183,000)., Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. “Condensed-Phase Effects on the Structural Properties of FCH2CN–BF3 and ClCH2CN–BF3: A Matrix-Isolation and Computational Study"; A.R. Buchberger,* S.J. Danforth ,* K.M. Bloomgren,* J.A. Rohde,* E.L. Smith,* C.C.A. Gardener,* J.A. Phillips, J. Phys. Chem. B 2013, in press. 2. “Structural and Energetic Properties of Alkylfluoride – BF3 complexes in the Gas Phase and Condensed-Phase Media: Computations and Matrix Infrared Spectroscopy"; R.R. Knauf,* H.M. Helminiak,* J.P. Wrass,* T.M. Gallert,* J.A. Phillips, J. Phys. Org. Chem. 2012, 25, 493., 3. “Structure, Bonding, and Energetic Properties of Nitrile - Borane Complexes: RCN–BH3"; E.L. Smith,* D. Sadowsky, C. J. Cramer, J.A. Phillips, J. Phys. Chem. A 2011, 115, 1955., Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): Perhaps the most significant service activity in support of UR, in addition to serving on term as a CUR councilor, is my recent appointment to the NCUR oversight committee. I am the Chemistry Division Representative, and look forward to being able to facilitate improvements and updates in the NCUR meeting that further align it with the CUR mission and values. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): I have been a vocal proponent of UR on the UWEC campus, and make regular service contributions to our Research Office (e.g., serving on the committee that revised the evaluation process for internal proposals). Though UWEC has a long tradition of undergraduate research, we have had a great deal of turnover in the administration, and I have been quite willing to provide direct input to these new administrators, especially in regard to faculty support. Comprehensives like UWEC have felt a resource pinch over the past decade, and new administrators want to make their mark by creating new opportunities for students (as opposed to preserving old ones), thus these individuals have needed input from faculty preserve UR as an

institutional priority. , , I have also facilitated some program-level changes that have lead to increases in faculty support, and have facilitated the integration or research into our curriculum. As a comprehensive university, UWEC does not have an undergraduate thesis project (in chemistry), but I played in instrumental role in updating our Honors Requirements (w/ required writing), and we did institute a “research track" through our chemistry major. Both of these helped bolster administrative support for our research program , Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): I have been a councilor for a single term, and send students to NCUR every year (as a rule since the merger). , , I was also just appointed to the NCUR Oversight Committee as the Chemistry Division Representative. In this role I will be reporting to the council on an annual basis (doing so in person at the annual business meeting would make the most sense)., , I am a regular reviewer of publications (for J. Phys. Chem. and Theo. Chem Accts.), and grants (for NSF, Res Corp, and PRF-UR). , Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: For me, the purpose of being a CUR councilor is to promote the undergraduate research enterprise by being able to share my experiences and perspectives with other faculty. I do believe that the challenges to undergraduate research have evolved recently, and the Council needs to develop a greater awareness of these. As such, my experience at a public comprehensive university - one with a long tradition of undergraduate research hat has run head-long into 21st century obstacles - is vital to the Council. These obstacles (budget cuts, stagnant salaries, increased workloads, etc.) not only threaten UR, they may undermine public Higher Education as a whole. I believe CUR can play a vital role in addressing these obstacles and, above all else, advocate for faculty. , , If nothing else, CUR provides a network for faculty to share experiences in overcoming obstacles to undergraduate research, and cultivating greater support for faculty. We have had some recent successes at UWEC, in spite of a hostile state government. Specifically, we have just gained a reduction in teaching (from 9 hours to 12), for faculty with 3 or more research students. The key element of the “sales pitch" was our efforts to integrate research with the curriculum (i.e., a CUR initiative), which will shift tuition dollars to support research directly. Alas, there are still some major challenges, but we have been able to make some forward progress in a very challenging environment. Maybe our experiences can work for you – and yours can work for us?,

   Name     Joseph  Provost  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

BS  Chemistry,  PhD  Biochemistry  and  Molec  Biology  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Together  with  undergraduate  students,  we  investigate  the  role  of  Na+/H+  exchanger  in  the  invasion  metastasis  of  non-­‐small  cell  lung  cancer.    The  exchanger  is  key  for  regulation  of  intra-­‐  and  extracellular  pH  and  acts  as  a  scaffolding  point  for  proteins  interacting  at  the  leading  edge  of  a  migrating  cell.    We  are  currently  investigating  a  number  of  regulators  of  the  exchanger  including  phosphorylation  and  protein  interactions  to  identify  novel  therapeutic  targets.      We  are  beginning  to  use  –omic  approach  to  understanding  how  the  exchanger  mediates  protein  function  and  metabolism  in  normal  migrating  cells.        Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  My  interest  includes  integrating  research  into  the  curriculum  using  a  range  of  approaches  to  broaden  the  exposure  of  critical  thinking  and  a  scientific  experience  to  students.    In  the  classroom,  I  enjoy  using  and  creating  different  pedagogical  teaching  methods  into  the  classroom  including  POGIL,  case  based  learning,  small  group  inquiry  and  flipped  classroom  techniques.    For  the  past  few  years,  as  a  member  of  the  American  Society  for  Biochemistry  and  Molecular  Biology  (ASBMB),  Educational  and  Professional  Development  Committee,  I  have  been  working  on  the  team  to  create  assessment  tools,  develop  core  concepts  for  biochemistry  and  molecular  biology  and  helped  design  the  ASBMB  accreditation  for  undergraduate  departments  and  programs.    I  have  also  been  involved  with  designing  workforce  training  and  curriculum  and  entrepreneurial  partnerships  with  and  for  biochemistry,  biotechnology  and  pharmaceutical  industry.    Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  I  have  been  awarded  three  NIH  R15  awards  and  several  supplements,  three  NSF  RUI  awards,  two  CCLI/TUES  awards,  three  institutional  NSF  grants  and  an  MRI  as  well  as  several  smaller  regional  foundation  and  state  awards.    I  have  been  external  and  panel  reviewer  for  over  twelve  research  and  educational  panels/study  sections  for  NIH  and  NSF  and  served  as  an  ad  hoc  reviewer  for  both  institutions  for  many  proposals.    I  also  serve  or  have  served  on  the  editorial  board  of  several  journals  including  Chemical  Discovery  and  Drug  Design  and  Biochemistry  and  Molecular  Biology  Education  journals.    Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1. Provost,  J.J.  and  Wallert  M.A.    Inside  Out:  Targeting  NHE1  as  an  intracellular  and  

extracellular  regulator  of  cancer  progression.    Invited  Review.    Chemical  Biology  and  Drug  Design,  2013  18:  85-­‐101.  

2. Provost,  J.J.  Rastedt,  D*.,  Canine,  J.*,  Ngyuen  T*.,  Haak,  A*,  Kutz,  C*.,  Berthelsen  

N.*,  Slusser  A*.,  Anderson  K*,  Dorsam  G,and  Wallert  M.A.    Urokinase  plasminogen  activator  receptor  induced  non-­‐small  cell  lung  cancer  invasion  and  metastasis  requires  NHE1  transporter  expression  and  transport  activity.    Cellular  Oncology.  2012  Vol  35:  95-­‐11  

3. Wallert,  M.,  McCoy,  A,  Voog,  J,  Rastedt,  D.,  Taves,  J,,  Korpi-­‐Steiner,  N.,  Canine,  J.,  Ngyuen  T.,  Ngyuen  C.,  and  Provost  J.J..  a-­‐1  adrenergic  receptor-­‐induced  cytoskeletal  organization  and  cell  motility  in  CCL39  fibroblasts  requires  Phospholipase  D1.  J  Cell  Biochem  2011  112:3025-­‐34  

 Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  Organizer  for  six  years  of  ASBMB  undergraduate  poster  competition  at  National  meeting,  Chair  ASBMB  Undergraduate  Affiliate  Network  (biochem  faculty  and  student  club  and  networking)  awarded  NSF  funds  to  bring  undergrads  and  PUI  faculty  to  speak  at  national  ASBMB  meeting,  host  and  session  organizer  for  several  meetings,  board  of  director  member  of  Minnesota  Academy  of  Science  for  four  years,  co-­‐host  for  undergraduate  regional  meeting  for  MN,  ND  and  SD  faculty  and  students  for  seven  years,  mentored  over  120  undergraduate,  high  school  and  high  school  teachers  in  research  laboratory.        Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  Committee  member  NCA  campus  accreditation,  premed-­‐health  professions  committee,  chem-­‐biochem  club  advisor,  premed  club  advisor,  chair  biochem  and  biotechnology  committee-­‐oversight  committee,  Division  I  NCAA  Hockey  task  force,  faculty  development  committee,  academic  curriculum  committee,  behavioral  neuroscience  committee  and  several  other  groups  and  committees.    Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  Currently  working  on  the  innovation  task  force  to  become  a  source  of  best  practices  and  resource  for  academic-­‐industry  partnership  for  CUR.    Co-­‐or  lead  presenter  at  several  CUR  meetings,  work  to  increase  CUR  exposure  to  biochemistry  and  molecular  biology  faculty  by  hosting  CUR  related  events  at  ASBMB.    Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:      I  have  always  felt  that  the  integration  of  real  and  meaningful  research  into  PUI  faculty  and  to  the  undergraduate  experience  was  one  of  most  significant  things  I  could  do  as  a  scientist.    This  aligns  well  with  the  mission  of  CUR  and  I  can  bring  my  history  of  doing  this  work  for  CUR  members.    I  would  like  to  continue  to  increase  the  exposure  of  CUR  to  a  wider  range  of  faculty  by  hosting  CUR  events  at  regional,  and  national  ASBMB  meetings.    I  have  also  would  like  to  bring  my  experience  working  with  biotech  and  pharma  to  support  new  ways  CUR  faculty  can  expand  their  opportunities  by  continuing  my  participation  on  the  CUR  Innovation  and  Collaboration  Committee  to  develop  tools  and  best  practices.      

   Name:    Joe  Reczek    Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):  BA,  Ph.D.      

 

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Research  in  my  undergraduate  group  is  directed  at  the  discovery  and  characterization  of  new  organic  materials  and  methodologies  towards  more  sustainable  chemistries.    Our  general  approach  involves  the  design  of  relatively  simple,  complementary  component  molecules  that  can  self-­‐assemble  into  supramolecular  systems  with  tunable  properties.    Specifically,  we  focus  on  the  design  and  synthesis  of  highly  substituted  aromatic  compounds  that  are  either  relatively  electron-­‐rich  or  electron-­‐poor  on  their  aromatic  surface.    When  combined,  these  compounds  can  associate  though  complementary  π-­‐π  stacking  into  solution  assemblies  or,  in  the  bulk  state,  as  donor-­‐acceptor  columnar  liquid  crystals  (DACLCs).    Currently,  efforts  are  focused  on  three  main  areas:  1)  efficient  synthesis  of  a  variety  aromatic  components;  2)  fabrication  and  characterization  of  novel  DACLC  materials  for  organic  electronic  applications,  including  photovoltaics;  3)  aromatic  donor-­‐acceptor  organocatalysis  of  aromatic  coupling  reactions.      Our  work  integrates  multiple  aspects  of  chemistry  and  materials  science,  engaging  undergraduate  researchers  in  interdisciplinary  work  that  encompasses  areas  of  organic  synthesis,  supramolecular  chemistry,  electrochemistry,  and  materials  characterization.      Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  I  teach  general  and  organic  chemistry,  as  well  as  upper  level  undergraduate  courses  in  organic  synthesis,  supramolecular,  and  materials  chemistry.    In  addition  to  common  course  material  at  the  freshman  and  sophomore  level  I  am  interested  in  pedagogy  relating  to  fostering  general  science  literacy  and  development  of  intuition  about  the  scientific  process,  including  the  challenges  and  importance  of  scientific  research.    I  also  focus  heavily  on  writing,  and  am  interested  in  developing  ways  to  encourage  creative  thinking  and  writing  of  scientific  information  and  laboratory  results  beyond  the  standard  lab  report  or  research  paper.    In  the  past  few  years  I  have  also  focused  on  developing  labs  that  are  closely  linked  to  class  content,  while  also  being  exploratory  in  nature.      At  the  upper  level,  I  am  interested  in  ways  to  incorporate  student-­‐driven  content,  and  in  developing  pedagogy  that  leads  to  students  taking  ownership  of  their  learning,  such  as  designing  and  carrying  out  initial  experiments  of  their  own  research  proposals.      Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  I  am  committed  to  the  pursuit  of  external  funding  for  the  support  of  my  research  students,  institution,  and  outreach  work.    Some  recently  funded  proposals  include:    National  Science  Foundation,  "RUI:  Developing  Organic  Photoconductive  Materials  

through  Modular  Design  of  Self-­‐Assembling  Components"  $200,000,  8/12  -­‐  7/15.        Petroleum  Research  Fund,  "Aromatic  donor-­‐acceptor  organocatalysis:  noncovalent  activation  of  aryl  halides  in  green  palladium  cross-­‐coupling  reactions"  $65,000,  1/13  -­‐  8/16    Special  Grant  Program  in  the  Chemical  Sciences,  The  Camille  and  Henry  Dreyfus  Foundation,  “Inspiring  the  Future:  A  Cooperative  Approach  to  Increasing  Regional  Education,  Exploration,  and  Opportunities  with  the  Chemistry  of  Energy”  $34,000,  6/11  –  6/13.    Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  Thompson,  A.*;  Grimm,  H.*;  McKnight,  K.*;  Reczek,  J.  J.  “Efficient  microwave  assisted  synthesis  of  key  core-­‐substituted  naphthalene  diimide  intermediates”  Submitted  2.  Leight,  Katie  R.*;  Esarey,  Brooke  E.*;  Murray,  Alex  E.*;  Reczek,  Joseph  J.  “Modular  and  Predictable  Tuning  of  Absorption  Properties  in  Aromatic  Donor-­‐Acceptor  Materials”  Chem.  of  Mater.  2012,  24,  3318-­‐3328.  3.  Reczek,  Joseph  J.;  Kennedy,  Aimee  A.*;  Halbert,  Brian  T.*;  Urbach,  Adam  R.  “Multivalent  Recognition  of  Peptides  by  Modular  Self-­‐Assembled  Receptors”  J.  Am.  Chem.  Soc.,  2009,  131,  2408-­‐2415.    Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  I  have  maintained  a  research  group  of  4-­‐8  undergraduate  researchers  since  starting  my  tenure-­‐track  position.      My  students  engage  in  research  both  during  semesters  for  credit  hours,  and  full  time  for  a  stipend  during  the  summer.    I  strive  to  recruit  students  early  in  their  college  career,  so  as  to  have  the  possibility  of  an  extended  research  experience.    This  also  fosters  a  positive  and  productive  group  environment  in  which  the  senior  students  mentor  the  junior  ones.      In  addition  to  working  with  them  on  independent  research  projects,  I  work  on  presentation  skills  on  a  bi-­‐weekly  bases.    My  students  also  regularly  present  posters  of  their  work  at  national  ACS  meetings,  in  the  undergraduate  sessions  and  some  in  the  organic  division  poster  sessions.    I   actively   support   and   promote   a   research   culture   on   campus.     I   have   been   the  coordinator  of  the  Denison  Science  Association  monthly  talks  by  science  faculty,  and  have   contributed   to   the  writing   of   several   institutional   grants.     For   the   past   four  summers   I  also  have  organized  a  weekly   lunch   for  summer  research  students  and  faculty  in  the  Chemistry  and  Biochemistry  department,  at  which  students  gave  short  presentations  on  their  ongoing  work.    I  have  also  worked  with  my  students  to  help  them   attain   REU   and   other   research   experiences   off   campus,   including   a   recent  graduate  who  is  current  on  a  Fulbright  Scholarship  to  work  in  a  lab  in  Germany,  and  one   who   recently   spent   a   summer   at   Merck   as   a   UNCF/Merck   Undergraduate  Science  Research  scholar.  

 Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  I   enjoy   working   with   my   colleagues   and   students   to   maintain   and   improve   the  campus   community   and   college   mission.     I   have   served   on   several   curricular  committees,   including   the   environmental   studies   committee   and   the   Burton   D.  Morgan  Program  for  Liberal  Arts  Entrepreneurship  Education.  I  was  also  delighted  to   have   served   on   the   student   commencement   speaker   selection   committee   for  three  years,  as  well  as  a  term  on  the  committee  for  selection  of  recently  graduated  trustee  member.     I   have   also   served   for   three   years   as   a  member   of   the   colleges  Academic   Affairs   Council,   including   a   year   as   vice   chair.     In   addition   to   standard  curricular  work,  in  that  time  I  was  involved  in  re-­‐inventing  the  college-­‐wide  writing  program,  and  developing  a  more  efficient  course  grid.    My  most  rewarding  work  has  been  as  faculty  advisor  to  our  student  ACS  chapter,  the  Denison   Chemical   Society   (DCS)   over   the   past   five   years.   I   have   seen   this  organization   grow   in   size   and   impact,   and   have   developed   excellent   relationships  with   the   campus   and   local   community.   We   were   recently   highlighted   in   ‘In-­‐Chemistry’  magazine  for  our  outreach  work  including  the  mole-­‐athon  fundraiser,  a  6.02  km  race  that  raises  money  for  the  ACS  Scholars  fund!      Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  As  an  active  member  of  the  American  Chemical  Society  (ACS),  I  have  attended  many  local,  regional,  and  national  conferences.     I  have  served  as  a  session  chair  on  three  occasions   at   national   ACS   meetings,   and   have   been   a   reviewer   of   ACS   student  chapter   reports   for   four   years.     I   have   also   given   several   ACS-­‐sponsored   talks   at  graduate  institutions  on  starting  a  career  at  a  liberal  arts  College,  and  am  currently  serving  as  a  mentor  in  the  Preparing  Future  Faculty  program  for  graduate  students  thinking   about   a   career   at   a   PUI.     I   have   served   as   a   proposal   reviewer   for   the  National   Science   Foundation,   and   serve   as   a   peer-­‐reviewer   for   several   chemistry  journals.      I  also  engage  passionately  in  science-­‐related  service  to  the  community.  It  has  been  a  true  privilege  to  support  and  participate  with  The  Works  Museum  in  Newark  Ohio  on  multiple   science   outreach   projects   over   the   past   five   years.     This   has   included  dozens   of   science   demonstrations   for   primary   and   middle   school   children,  facilitating   community   lectures   and   tours   on   science   research   and   industry,   and  offering   internships   for   local  high-­‐school   students   to  experience  my  own  research  laboratory.   I   was   the   project   leader   in   the   design   and   installation   of   the   Solar  Station,   a   hands-­‐on   exhibit   at   The  Works   focused   on   energy   and   ‘Power   from   the  Sun’.        Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words):  I  am  passionate  about  the  transformative  potential  of  high-­‐quality  undergraduate  research.    More,  I  think  that  providing  these  types  of  

experiences  to  students  at  PUI  institutions  is  necessary  for  an  excellent  undergraduate  education,  and  critical  for  creating  the  next  generation  of  creative  and  effective  problem  solvers.        As  a  research  post-­‐doc  at  Trinity  University  in  San  Antonio  TX,  I  was  able  to  observe  and  engage  in  the  inner  workings  of  an  exceptional  undergraduate  chemistry  research  program.    I  have  strived  to  apply  much  of  what  I  learned  there  to  my  independent  research  career  at  a  PUI,  and  continue  to  push  myself  and  encourage  my  colleagues  towards  providing  higher  quality,  and  quantity  of,  undergraduate  research  experiences.    I  have  a  lot  of  energy  and  a  passion  for  helping  others  to  establish  undergraduate  research  projects,  groups,  and  programs.  I  greatly  look  forward  to  the  opportunity  to  become  involved  with  the  CUR  Council,  an  organization  committed  to  the  support  and  development  of  a  diversity  of  research  opportunities  for  undergraduates  and  PUI  faculty.            

 Name     George  C.  Shields  Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

B.S.  Chemistry,  Georgia  Tech  M.S.  Chemistry,  Georgia  Tech  Ph.D.  Physical  Chemistry,  Georgia  Tech  

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Physical  Chemistry;  Computational  Chemistry;  Structural  Biology;  Atmospheric  Chemistry;  Science  Education  Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):  Physical  Chemistry;  Biochemistry;  General  Chemistry;  Discussion-­‐based  teaching  Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):  Since  1990  I  have  received  $4,997,549  in  external  grant  support  for  26  proposals  funded  by  NSF,  NIH,  ACS/PRF,  Dreyfus  Foundation,  Research  Corporation,  and  other  funding  agencies.  Active  Grants:  (1)  NSF-­‐RUI  9/15/12-­‐9/14/15  $340,411  “RUI:  Thermodynamics  of  Secondary  Aerosol  Formation:  The  Role  of  Binary  and  Ternary  Nucleation”  (2)  NSF-­‐MRI  9/1/12-­‐8/31/15  $229,000  “MRI:  Acquisition  of  High  Performance  Computers  for  the  Molecular  Education  and  Research  Consortium  in  Undergraduate  computational  chemistRY  (MERCURY)”  (3)  NSF-­‐STEP  9/15/13-­‐8/31/18  $450,000  “Using  Early  Introduction  to  Undergraduate  Research  to  Recruit,  Retain,  and  Graduate  more  STEM  Majors”  Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)  1.  “Structures  of  Cage,  Prism,  and  Book  Isomers  of  Water  Hexamer  from  Broadband  Rotational  Spectroscopy”  Cristóbal  Pérez,  Matt  T.  Muckle,  Daniel  P.  Zaleski,  Nathan  A.  Seifert,  Berhane  Temelso,  George  C.  Shields,  Zbigniew  Kisiel,  and  Brooks  H.  Pate  Science  336  (2012)  897-­‐901.  DOI:  10.1126/science.1220574.  2.  “Hydration  of  the  Bisulfate  Ion:  Atmospheric  Implications”  Devon  E.  Husar*,  Berhane  Temelso,  Alexa  L.  Ashworth*  and  George  C.  Shields  J.  Phys.  Chem.  A  116  (2012)  5151-­‐5163.  DOI:  10.1021/jp300717j.  3.  “A  Computational  Study  of  the  Hydration  of  Sulfuric  Acid  Dimers:  Implications  for  Acid  Dissociation  and  Aerosol  Formation”  Berhane  Temelso,  Thuong  Phan*  and  George  C.  Shields  J.  Phys.  Chem.  A  116  (2012)  9745-­‐9758.  DOI:  10.1021/jp3054394.  Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):  Since  1989  I  have  supervised  a  total  of  105  undergraduates  (57  F),  two  postdoctoral  associates,  three  senior  scientists,  two  high  school  teachers,  and  4  high  school  students  in  research  projects.  Of  97  graduates  (54F),  38  have  entered  PhD  programs  (18F);  four  entered  Law  School  (2F);  11  entered  professional  schools  for  health  professions  (8F),  20  entered  MS  or  MAT  programs  (13F);  and  five  are  secondary  school  teachers  (4F).  Since  1995  my  students  have  received  29  national  awards,  including  four  Fulbright,  eight  Goldwater,  and  seven  Graduate  Fellowships.  Since  1994,  77  of  my  undergraduates  have  presented  a  total  of  137  poster  presentations  at  National  or  International  Conferences.  Since  1983  I  have  co-­‐authored  74  scientific  research  papers.  I  have  published  47  papers  with  54  undergraduates  working  in  my  research  group  since  1991.  

Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):  As  Dean  of  the  College  of  Arts  &  Sciences  at  Bucknell  University,  I  help  provide  the  conditions  for  the  292  tenured  or  tenure-­‐track  faculty  to  most  effectively  teach  the  2900  students  in  the  college.  I  lead  a  team  of  Associate  Deans,  and  we  work  with  40  department  and  program  chairs  to  collaboratively  solve  problems.  We  use  a  data  driven  approach  to  inform  faculty  and  aid  in  developing  consensus  decisions.  I  have  continued  an  active  undergraduate  research  program  as  dean.  Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):  Reviewer  for  24  scientific  journals.  Reviewer  for  Research  Corporation,  the  Marsden  Fund  (New  Zealand),  NASA,  the  National  Science  Foundation,  and  the  National  Institutes  of  Health.  Outside  reviewer  for  departmental  reviews  and  for  tenure  and  promotion  cases  at  numerous  colleges  and  universities.  CUR  Councilor  2008-­‐2011,  2011-­‐2014;  CUR  External  Reviewer  2006-­‐present.  Founder  of  the  MERCURY  consortium  for  undergraduate  computational  chemistry  in  2000;  organizer  of  the  annual  MERCURY  conferences.  Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words:  Undergraduate  Research  is  one  of  the  best  practices  that  we  have  in  higher  education.  I  have  worked  with  my  colleagues,  as  a  professor  and  a  department  chair,  at  Lake  Forest  College  and  Hamilton  College  to  increase  the  amount  of  undergraduate  research  carried  out  on  campus.  As  a  professor  and  dean,  I  have  worked  to  support  the  undergraduate  research  efforts  of  my  colleagues  at  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University  and  Bucknell  University.  At  Armstrong,  I  organized  the  first  comprehensive  summer  undergraduate  research  program  for  the  college  of  science  &  technology  in  the  face  of  severe  budget  cuts;  more  than  20  faculty  worked  with  more  than  50  students  for  10  weeks  in  the  summers  of  2009  and  2010.  Paper  published:  “Creating  a  Comprehensive  Summer  Undergraduate  Research  Program  Despite  Fiscal  Challenges”  CUR  Quarterly  30  (2010)  20-­‐23.  I  developed  a  model  for  bringing  incoming  students  into  faculty  research  labs,  funded  by  NSF-­‐STEP  at  Hamilton,  Armstrong,  and  Bucknell,  and  a  detailed  analysis  of  the  results  at  Hamilton  has  been  published:  “Using  Pre-­‐College  Research  to  Promote  Student  Success  and  Increase  the  Number  of  Science  Majors”  George  C.  Shields,  Gordon  J.  Hewitt  and  Leslie  North,  CUR  Quarterly  31  (2010)  43-­‐47.  I  continue  an  active  research  program  as  dean.  Two  of  my  papers  co-­‐authored  with  undergraduates  have  been  cited  more  than  260  times.  As  a  CUR  Councilor,  it  is  my  privilege  to  work  on  behalf  of  the  national  chemistry  community  to  support  and  enable  undergraduate  research  in  our  field.  I  would  be  honored  to  serve  a  third  term.    

RRName Kraig Wheeler Degrees Obtained (Dates not necessary):

Kraig Wheeler received a bachelor 's degree in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1987) and his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Brandeis University (1992). His postdoctoral studies were carried out at the University of Texas Austin(1992-93). Research (or Other Professional) Interests (limit 200 words): Chemical transformations in molecular crystals continue to appeal to a wide range of science disciplines that seek to understand and control the reactivity of molecular assemblies. While recent developments in this field can be traced to well-defined targets resulting in predetermined reactivity, stereocontrolled transformations remains a considerable challenge. Success over the last few years in Dr. Wheeler 's laboratory has shown that chiral 'fish hook ' shaped sulfonamidecinnamic acids form asymmetric crystalline motifs that undergo enantiospecific photodimerization reactions. In addition to solid-state reactions, his research interests include the study of functional materials organized by molecular topology driven and quasiracemic crystalline frameworks. Teaching Interests (limit 200 words): Dr. Wheeler 's teaching experience covers a broad-range of areas, including introductory and upper division Chemistry courses. Examples include General Chemistry, Sophomore Organic Chemistry, Seminar, and Advanced Organic Chemistry. He employs an array of pedagogical styles, directly incorporates research projects into his courses, and has contributed to curricular reform. Grants and/or Program Experience (limit 200 words): Since his initial academic appointment in 1993, Dr. Wheeler has received in excess of 2 million in funding for support of his research, teaching, and curriculum development activities. Funding agencies in support of Dr. Wheeler 's grantsmanship include The National Science Foundation, ACS-Petroleum Research Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Department of Energy, as well as intramural grants (33 grants total). Relevant Publications and Conference Presentations (limit 3) Highlight undergraduate co-authors with an asterisk (*) 1. “Solid-State Photodimerization Reactions of Racemic and Homochiral Phenylalanine Sulfonamidecinnamic Acids" Crystal Engineering Communications 2013, 15, 27-30. Yan, Z.; Bolokowicz*, A. J.; Collett*, T. K.; Reeb*, S. A.; Wiseman*, J. D.; Wheeler, K. A. 2. “Valine Sulfonamidecinnamic Acid Asymmetric Crystal Reactions," Chemical Communications 2012, 48, 519-521. Wheeler, K. A.; Malehorn, S. H.; Egan*, E. A. 3. “Asymmetric Inverse-Electron-Demand Hetero-Diels-Alder Reaction of Six-Membered Cyclic Ketones: An Enamine/Metal Lewis Acid Bifunctional Approach,"

Angewandte Chemie, International Edition 2011, 50, 3484-3488. Xu, Z.; Liu, L.; Wheeler, K.; Wang, H. Activities Related to Undergraduate Research (limit 250 words): Since 1993, Dr. Wheeler has mentored the research projects of 40 undergraduate students that resulted in 25 publications (30 student co-authors) and 60+ poster presentations at regional and national meetings. These students are given opportunities to explore a variety of areas related to supramolecular chemistry as well as the practical aspects of synthetic organic methods, crystal growth, and X-ray crystallography. Many of these students move on to careers in STEM fields. Campus responsibilities, activities, and accomplishments (limit 250 words): As a faculty member on the campus of Eastern Illinois University located in Charleston, Illinois, Dr. Wheeler’s efforts and responsibilities include a mixture of departmental and university service. Success with a dean search and institutional strategic planning offer some insight to his recent contributions. And at the departmental level he continues to offer assistance to curriculum and assessment planning, recruitment, and also serves as the departmental X-ray facility manager. Other Relevant Professional Service / CUR Service (limit 250 words): As a member of the American Chemical Society and American Crystallography Association (ACA), Dr. Kraig Wheeler has worked to promote the supramolecular community by organizing and chairing symposia related to crystal engineering. He has also served as chair-elect of the Small Molecule Special Interest Group (SM-SIG) for the ACA and developed programs that promote the use X-ray crystallography in the classroom. More recently Dr. Wheeler served as a co-organizer of several sessions at national ACA meetings directed at encouraging crystallography at PUIs. Kraig has also been active with co-organizing an ACS-PRF crystallography summer school for organic chemists at UCSD as well as extensive service as a manuscript reviewer for research proposals, textbooks, and journal articles. In the summer of 2010 he organized the 21st Midwest Organic Solid-State Chemistry Symposium at EIU - this was the first time for this meeting to be held at a PUI. , , Since 2008, Kraig 's service as a CUR councilor has offered key opportunities for him to advocate for UGR at the national level. His involvement with others in CUR has given him a platform to champion organizational initiatives as well as pursuing new endeavors. He has served on several divisional committees, a Posters on the Hill reviewer, the Faculty Fellows committee, and co-organized/facilitated two sessions at recent national meeting directed at 'Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Fence? Mid-career Opportunities and Options for Science Faculty ' and ‘Submitting a Successful MRI Proposal’. Statement explain how your experience would be of value to the CUR Council (limit 250 words: For the last 20 years my experience as a faculty member at public comprehensive master’s universities has provided many opportunities to engage and inspire students in both formal teaching and research settings. Though my drive to work

with students on research projects focused at organic solid-state transformations and X-ray crystallography remains strong, supporting colleagues along their career path and advocating for the UR community has provided immensely rewarding experiences. I believe these passions and experiences offer a unique perspective that will continue to be of benefit to CUR Chemistry.

   Name:    Carmen  F.  Works      Degrees  Obtained    (Dates  not  necessary):      

 Ph.D.  Chemistry  UCSB    B.A.  Chemistry  San  Francisco  State  University  B.A.  Psychology  San  Francisco  State  University      

Research  (or  Other  Professional)  Interests  (limit  200  words):    My  research  interests  are  in  the  area  of  Bioinorganic  Chemistry  and  my  research  group  is  working  on  three  types  of  problems.        First,  we  are  working  towards  understanding  the  role  of  chromium(III)  binding  proteins  and  peptides  in  both  glucose  metabolism  and  chromium(VI)  detoxification.    Second,  we  are  interested  in  studying  the  photochemistry  of  diiron  hydrogenase  model  compounds  and  the  thermal  reactivity  of  the  photochemically  generated  products.    Our  interest  in  these  molecules  is  two  fold.  First,  we  want  to  understand  the  role  of  the  photoproducts  in  the  catalytic  properties  of  diiron  hydrogenase  models  for  the  reversible  oxidation  of  molecular  hydrogen.  Second,  these  molecules  have  potential  therapeutic  applications  for  CO  release  to  biological  targets.      Lastly,  my  research  group  is  interested  in  understanding  the  enzymatic  process  that  bacteria  use  to  reduce  toxic  chromium(IV)  to  chromium(III).      Teaching  Interests  (limit  200  words):    I  have  a  wide  range  of  teaching  interests  and  have  taught  at  all  levels  in  the  college  undergraduate  curriculum.    I  have  developed  courses  in  general  analytical  chemistry,  critical  thinking,  inorganic  and  bioinorganic  chemistry,    undergraduate  research,  capstone  lab  courses,  synthesis,  and  biochemical  methods.  I  developed  our  Freshman  Learning  Community  in  Chemistry  and  Biochemistry.  I  have  taught  general  chemistry,  general  analytical  chemistry,  critical  thinking,  organic  chemistry  lab,  structural  biochemistry,  inorganic  chemistry,  and  capstone  lab  courses.    The  capstone  lab  courses  consist  of  multi-­‐disciplinary  labs,  synthesis  specific  and  biochemistry  specific.    I  have  also  taught  bioinorganic  chemistry  as  a  special  topics  course  for  undergraduates.      I  am  very  interested  in  curriculum  development  and  team  teaching  to  explore  new  concepts  and  understand  how  people  learn.    Lately  I  have  been  working  on  understanding  how  to  use  technology  in  the  classroom  and  the  concept  of  “flipping”  the  classroom.            Grants  and/or  Program  Experience  (limit  200  words):    I  have  experience  writing  grant  proposals  for  a  wide  range  of  funding  agencies.    I  have  been  successful  in  obtaining  internal  grants  from  Sonoma  State  University  (SSU),  CSU  grants  from  the  California  State  University  Program  for  Education  and  

Research  in  Biotechnology  (CSUPERB)and  national  grants  from  the  NSF.    I  have  received  summer  fellowships,  and  Research,  Scholarship  and  Creative  Activities  Program  (RSCAP)  grants  from  SSU  to  support  research  endeavors  for,  “The  Isolation  and  Characterization  of  Chromium(III)  Binding  Proteins  and  Peptides.”    I  have  also  received  seed  grants  from  CSUPERB  for  the  same  project  and  two  Howell  Student  Research  Fellowships.    I  am  currently  the  PI  on  an  NSF-­‐RUI  grant,  “Photochemical  Studies  of  Dinuclear  Iron  Complexes  for  the  Activation  of  Molecular  Hydrogen”,  and  I  was  the  Co-­‐PI  on  an  MRI  award,  “Acquisition  of  a  high  field  NMR”.  I  have  experience  administering  grant  funds  and  writing  expenditure  reports.    My  funding  has  been  largely  to  support  undergraduate  research  efforts  at  Sonoma  State  University  but  I  have  also  received  funds  for  curriculum  development  from  CSUPERB.          Relevant  Publications  and  Conference  Presentations    (limit  3)  Highlight  undergraduate  co-­‐authors  with  an  asterisk  (*)    

1. Flash  Photolysis  and  Continuous  Photolysis  of  an  Iron-­‐Iron  Hydrogenase  Model  (µ-­‐pdt)[Fe(CO)3]2  in  Different  Solvents;  Insight  into  the  Inhibition  by  CO.  Marhenke,  J.;  Pierri,  A.;  Lomotan,  M*.;  Ford,  P.C.,  Works,  C.F.  Inorganic  Chemistry  2011,  50  (23),  11850-­‐11852.  

 2. Oxidation  of  Chromium(III)  Binding  Proteins  and  Implications  for  Insulin  

Activity  in  Glucose  Metabolism.    White,  S.A*.,  Works,  C.F.  Journal  of  Undergraduate  Chemistry  Research  2010,  9(2)  36-­‐38.      

 3. Photochemical  studies  of  iron-­‐only  hydrogenase  model  compounds  Brown-­‐

McDonald*,  J.,  Berg,  S*.,  Peralto*,  M.,  Works,  C  Inorganica  Chimica  Acta    2009,  362,  (2)  318-­‐324.    

 Activities  Related  to  Undergraduate  Research  (limit  250  words):    I  currently  run  a  very  active  research  group  with  only  undergraduate  students.    I  have  developed  and  implemented  a  research  course  at  Sonoma  State  University  to  help  both  students  and  faculty  organize  their  time  and  efforts  to  develop  a  meaningful  and  productive  research  experience.    I  advocate  in  my  department  and  school  for  faculty  release  time  to  develop  research  programs  for  undergraduate  students.    I  also  work  with  students  to  help  them  apply  for  summer  research  experiences,  find  money  for  both  summer  and  semester  research  experiences,  and  I  regularly  send  undergraduates  to  conferences  to  present  their  undergraduate  research.        Campus  responsibilities,  activities,  and  accomplishments  (limit  250  words):    

• Lead  advisor  for  the  Department  of  Chemistry    

• Coordinator  of  the  Freshman  Year  Experience  in  Chemistry  and  Biochemistry  • Active  member  of  The  Educational  Policy  Committee  (EPC)  (standing  

committee  of  the  academic  senate)  • Past  chair  of  the  EPC    • Member  of  the  Department  of  Chemistry  Retention,  Promotion  and  Tenure  

committee    • Member  of  several  search  committees  for  the  Department  of  Chemistry    • Chair  of  two  search  committees  for  the  Department  of  Chemistry  • Member  of  the  assessment  team  for  critical  thinking  for  WASC  visit  2015  • Recipient  of  the  Excellence  in  Teaching  Award  2009  • Attending  and  Presenting  at  the  American,  Association  of  Colleges  and  

Universities  conference  on  STEM    Other  Relevant  Professional  Service  /  CUR  Service  (limit  250  words):    

• Served  on  the  Faculty  Consensus  Group  for  CSUPERB  • Served  on  grant  review  committees  for  CSUPERB  • Served  on  grant  review  committees  for  NSF  • Hosted  the  NoCal  ACS  meeting  

   Statement  explain  how  your  experience  would  be  of  value  to  the  CUR  Council  (limit  250  words)    I  have  been  involved  in  undergraduate  research  since  I  was  an  undergraduate  student.    The  experience  was  powerful  and  inspired  me  to  continue  my  studies  of  chemistry  and  obtain  my  Ph.D.  During  my  graduate  studies  I  worked  with  two  very  talented  undergraduate  students  and  was  an  active  advocate  for  undergraduate  research.    When  I  started  my  current  faculty  position  I  started  an  undergraduate  research  program  and  helped  to  hire  the  current  faculty  with  the  mission  of  supporting  student  faculty  collaborative  research.    This  is  also  the  mission  of  CUR  and  I  therefore  believe  that  my  experience  and  perspective  will  be  valuable  to  the  CUR  council.    I  am  currently  at  a  public  institution  and  I  work  with  a  diverse  population  of  students.    In  addition,  I  am  a  diverse  member  of  the  chemical  community  and  I  believe  that  my  experience  and  diversity  can  add  richness  to  the  CUR  council.