category: Recognition

Stefka Eddins, Ph.D.

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.

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August 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.

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).

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