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 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 Susan Manahan, M.S. Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Rowe and Prof. Manahan were accepted and completed the Genomics Education Partnership’s recent Carolinas regional node new member training, with full expenses paid. GEP is a network that includes over 200 institutions where faculty incorporate undergraduate research into course curriculum. The training covered implementation of primary scientific research […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Meredith Rowe, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Dr. Rowe and Prof. Manahan were accepted and completed the Genomics Education Partnership’s recent Carolinas regional node new member training, with full expenses paid. GEP is a network that includes over 200 institutions where faculty incorporate undergraduate research into course curriculum. The training covered implementation of primary scientific research […] Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023
Post Dr. Benjamin Brooks Professor of Chemistry 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”. Gardner-Webb University | February 2, 2023