category: Recognition Venita Totten, Ph.D. By Gardner-Webb University On January 5, 2023 Professor of Chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Totten and Marissa DiMatteo, Biology class of 2024, received research funding from Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics honor society, to work on an undergraduate research project titled “Presumptive Drug Test Kits and Compounds That Are Responsible for False Positives.” This nationally competitive award is the first of its kind for Gardner-Webb University. Prof. Teralea Moore is the Sigma Zeta faculty advisor, and Dr. Stefka Eddins is the faculty liaison for Sigma Zeta undergraduate research awards. Previous Years February 2023 Four faculty presented a talk titled “Reimagining the Science Capstone Experience at a Liberal Arts Institution” at the Lilly Conference on Innovative Strategies to Advance Student Learning in Asheville, on August 8, 2023. January 2023 Drs. Totten, Eddins, Brooks, and Mr. Willis were just published in the scientific journal Food Research International. The article was titled “Qualitative Identification of Volatile Compounds in Foods and Flowers Using Passive Headspace Extraction with Activated Charcoal Fabric”. 2022 Dr. Totten and Dr. Eddins co-authored a chapter titled, “Engaging Students Through Integrated Pedagogy: A Case Study From A Year of Pandemic Teaching.” In P.H. Bull & G.C. Patterson (Eds) Redefining Teacher Education and Teacher Preparation Programs in the Post-COVID-19 Era (IGI Global book, 2022).
Post Dr. K. Angel Queen Assistant Professor, Hunt School of Nursing Dr. K. Angel Queen, assistant professor in the Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing, completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Gardner-Webb in August 2024. Her dissertation was titled, “Addressing Nursing School Retention: The Necessity of Orientation in Nursing Education.” Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2024
Post Dr. Allison Shamblin Assistant Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Studies Dr. Allison Shamblin, assistant professor and director of Didactic Education, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, completed her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in August 2024 at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. Her dissertation was titled “Implementing Active Learning into Graduate-Level Education. Gardner-Webb University | December 5, 2024
Post Dr. Hebert Palomino Professors, School of Divinity Dr. Hebert Palomino, professor of pastoral care and counseling in the Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, accepted an invitation to be the main speaker for the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Continuous Education Week, held at the Paraguayan Baptist Medical Center in Asuncion, Paraguay, South America. His trip was made possible by […] Gardner-Webb University | July 15, 2024
