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About Steven LaiHing, Ph.D.

I am a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences at Oakwood University teaching the Honors sections of our General Chemistry Courses. My research interests include environmental chemistry, natural product optimization and nanotechnology. Over the course of my mentorship 10+ students have traveled to present their research nationally and have pursued graduate or professional school. I am also an instruction consultant, certified academic advisor (AAMC and Graduate), a passionate STEM Educator, NSF grant(s) PI with 1.3+ Million dollars awarded in competitive funding, multi-certified online course developer, medical school liaison, Science communicator, active community member, and STEAM education advocate.  

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Oakwood University ‐ Department of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2021 - Present HBCU-UP
NSF
"Improving Retention and the Quality of STEM Education and Research at Oakwood University"
Role: Co-PI
Colleague(s): Dr. Kenneth LaiHing, Dr. Elaine Vanterpool
$1,230,000.00
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2017 - Present American Chemical Society, Faculty Member
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Courses

  • CH102 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry
  • CH101 Intro to Inorganic Chemistry
  • CH491 Research
  • CH142 General Chemistry
  • CH141 General Chemistry

Education

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B.Sc., Oakwood University ‐ Biochemistry
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PhD, Texas A&M University ‐ Biology
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M.Sc., Texas A&M University ‐ Biochemistry
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