Susanne Lewis
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Sarah Storey
I am a 2011 graduate of Olivet College and a former undergraduate advisee of Dr. Susanne Lewis. I am currently attending Des Moines University to obtain a Masters of Science in Anatomy. I am writing a letter on behalf of Dr. Susanne Lewis because during my time at Olivet College she was an instrumental part of my success. Dr. Lewis challenged me; she taught me to look for different ways to solve academic problems and was the first person I turned to on campus whenever I needed advice. I began at Olivet College in the fall of 2009 one of my first classes was organic chemistry. Dr. Susanne Lewis taught this class using a guided learning program, POGIL. I had taken a semester of organic chemistry via normal lecture and I know that I gained a more thorough understanding through the POGIL learning system. After taking my MCAT exam I was very thankful that Dr. Lewis took the time and effort to make POGIL work at Olivet College. She knows that this system is effective and allows students to gain not only a better understanding of organic chemistry, but also a new perspective on how to look at any problem and break it down to gain a plausible answer. This is a lesson that I have been able to carry with me to graduate school and is helping me to be successful at a higher level of academia. Dr. Susanne Lewis is passionate about helping her students succeed, not only academically, but also professionally. She showed me how in undergrad I could begin looking for opportunities to network with graduate schools in my field of interest. I attended two National American Chemistry Society meetings with Dr. Lewis and other Olivet College students. Each time I attended the conference I gained new communication skills that served me well in my graduate school interviews and I know will aid me later on in my career. Dr. Lewis is a dedicated and passionate educator. She has gone above and beyond for myself throughout my undergraduate career, and even as a graduate student she has given me a great sense of support and encouragement. She challenges her students to become the best they can be in their chosen field. Dr. Susanne Lewis would be an asset on any campus, but I am thankful she has chosen Olivet College.
Sarah Storey
I am a 2011 graduate of Olivet College and a former undergraduate advisee of Dr. Susanne Lewis. I am currently attending Des Moines University to obtain a Masters of Science in Anatomy. I am writing a letter on behalf of Dr. Susanne Lewis because during my time at Olivet College she was an instrumental part of my success. Dr. Lewis challenged me; she taught me to look for different ways to solve academic problems and was the first person I turned to on campus whenever I needed advice. I began at Olivet College in the fall of 2009 one of my first classes was organic chemistry. Dr. Susanne Lewis taught this class using a guided learning program, POGIL. I had taken a semester of organic chemistry via normal lecture and I know that I gained a more thorough understanding through the POGIL learning system. After taking my MCAT exam I was very thankful that Dr. Lewis took the time and effort to make POGIL work at Olivet College. She knows that this system is effective and allows students to gain not only a better understanding of organic chemistry, but also a new perspective on how to look at any problem and break it down to gain a plausible answer. This is a lesson that I have been able to carry with me to graduate school and is helping me to be successful at a higher level of academia. Dr. Susanne Lewis is passionate about helping her students succeed, not only academically, but also professionally. She showed me how in undergrad I could begin looking for opportunities to network with graduate schools in my field of interest. I attended two National American Chemistry Society meetings with Dr. Lewis and other Olivet College students. Each time I attended the conference I gained new communication skills that served me well in my graduate school interviews and I know will aid me later on in my career. Dr. Lewis is a dedicated and passionate educator. She has gone above and beyond for myself throughout my undergraduate career, and even as a graduate student she has given me a great sense of support and encouragement. She challenges her students to become the best they can be in their chosen field. Dr. Susanne Lewis would be an asset on any campus, but I am thankful she has chosen Olivet College.
Sarah Storey
I am a 2011 graduate of Olivet College and a former undergraduate advisee of Dr. Susanne Lewis. I am currently attending Des Moines University to obtain a Masters of Science in Anatomy. I am writing a letter on behalf of Dr. Susanne Lewis because during my time at Olivet College she was an instrumental part of my success. Dr. Lewis challenged me; she taught me to look for different ways to solve academic problems and was the first person I turned to on campus whenever I needed advice. I began at Olivet College in the fall of 2009 one of my first classes was organic chemistry. Dr. Susanne Lewis taught this class using a guided learning program, POGIL. I had taken a semester of organic chemistry via normal lecture and I know that I gained a more thorough understanding through the POGIL learning system. After taking my MCAT exam I was very thankful that Dr. Lewis took the time and effort to make POGIL work at Olivet College. She knows that this system is effective and allows students to gain not only a better understanding of organic chemistry, but also a new perspective on how to look at any problem and break it down to gain a plausible answer. This is a lesson that I have been able to carry with me to graduate school and is helping me to be successful at a higher level of academia. Dr. Susanne Lewis is passionate about helping her students succeed, not only academically, but also professionally. She showed me how in undergrad I could begin looking for opportunities to network with graduate schools in my field of interest. I attended two National American Chemistry Society meetings with Dr. Lewis and other Olivet College students. Each time I attended the conference I gained new communication skills that served me well in my graduate school interviews and I know will aid me later on in my career. Dr. Lewis is a dedicated and passionate educator. She has gone above and beyond for myself throughout my undergraduate career, and even as a graduate student she has given me a great sense of support and encouragement. She challenges her students to become the best they can be in their chosen field. Dr. Susanne Lewis would be an asset on any campus, but I am thankful she has chosen Olivet College.
Sarah Storey
I am a 2011 graduate of Olivet College and a former undergraduate advisee of Dr. Susanne Lewis. I am currently attending Des Moines University to obtain a Masters of Science in Anatomy. I am writing a letter on behalf of Dr. Susanne Lewis because during my time at Olivet College she was an instrumental part of my success. Dr. Lewis challenged me; she taught me to look for different ways to solve academic problems and was the first person I turned to on campus whenever I needed advice. I began at Olivet College in the fall of 2009 one of my first classes was organic chemistry. Dr. Susanne Lewis taught this class using a guided learning program, POGIL. I had taken a semester of organic chemistry via normal lecture and I know that I gained a more thorough understanding through the POGIL learning system. After taking my MCAT exam I was very thankful that Dr. Lewis took the time and effort to make POGIL work at Olivet College. She knows that this system is effective and allows students to gain not only a better understanding of organic chemistry, but also a new perspective on how to look at any problem and break it down to gain a plausible answer. This is a lesson that I have been able to carry with me to graduate school and is helping me to be successful at a higher level of academia. Dr. Susanne Lewis is passionate about helping her students succeed, not only academically, but also professionally. She showed me how in undergrad I could begin looking for opportunities to network with graduate schools in my field of interest. I attended two National American Chemistry Society meetings with Dr. Lewis and other Olivet College students. Each time I attended the conference I gained new communication skills that served me well in my graduate school interviews and I know will aid me later on in my career. Dr. Lewis is a dedicated and passionate educator. She has gone above and beyond for myself throughout my undergraduate career, and even as a graduate student she has given me a great sense of support and encouragement. She challenges her students to become the best they can be in their chosen field. Dr. Susanne Lewis would be an asset on any campus, but I am thankful she has chosen Olivet College.
Experience
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The University of Olivet
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Professor Of Chemistry
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Aug 2018 - Present
Chair of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, for the 2020-2021 academic year.Chair of the Natural and Physical Sciences, for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic years.
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Chair, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Associate Professor of Chemistry
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2018
Faculty President, elected by my colleagues, for the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 academic years.Chair of the Natural and Physical Sciences, for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years.
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2012
Courses Taught:CEM EXP Chemistry Recitation ICEM EXP Chemistry Recitation IICEM 111 Introduction to Chemical PrinciplesCEM 113 Introduction to Chemical Principles LabCEM 151 General Chemistry ICEM 153 General Chemistry I Laboratory (formerly CEM 151L)CEM 154 General Chemistry II Laboratory (formerly CEM 152L)CEM 201 Chemical Measurements LaboratoryCEM 202 Intermediate Chemical Measurements LaboratoryCEM 211 Introduction to Organic and BiochemistryCEM 213 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry LabCEM 221 Analytical Chemistry (formerly Analytical Chemistry I)CEM 222 Analytical Chemistry IICEM 223 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (formerly Chemical Measurements Laboratory)CEM 231 Organic Chemistry ICEM 232 Organic Chemistry IICEM 233 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (formerly CEM 231L)CEM 234 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (formerly CEM 232L)CEM 301 Inorganic ChemistryCEM 341 Chemical ThermodynamicsCEM 401 Physical ChemistryCEM 418 Independent Study (various topics in chemistry)CEM 420 Chemical InstrumentationCEM 440 Topics in Chemistry: Environmental ChemistryCEM 440 Topics in Chemistry: The Chemistry and Culture of BreadCEM 450 Independent Research in ChemistrySCI 111 Introduction to ChemistrySCI 251 Nature, Technology and Humanity (formerly IDS 251)SCI 410 Topics in Science: Workshop in Scientific WritingSCI 415 Service Learning in ScienceSCI 421 Senior Seminar in ScienceFYE 100 Culinary ChemistryIDS 151 Self and CommunityIDS 499 Seminar; Science and Freshmen Show less
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American Chemical Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Member of the Committee on Nomenclature, Terms, and Symbols
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Jan 2016 - Present
This committee examines problems and monitors developments in nomenclature, terminology, symbols and units, coordinates the activities of divisional and other committees dealing with such matters within the Society, advises and consults with editors of Society publications in matters related to nomenclature, terminology, and symbols, acts for the Council in the consideration and action on such documents and proposals presented to the Society, acts for the Council in providing liaison in matters of these issues with non-Society organizations, and makes recommendations to the Council in matters related to these issues. Show less
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Member of the Committee on Project SEED
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Jan 2015 - Present
Committee mission statement: To assure that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have opportunities to experience the challenge and rewards of chemically-related sciences.
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Juniata College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Aug 2003 - Jul 2004
Courses Taught: CH-105 Organic Chemical Concepts I CH-106 Organic Chemical Concepts II CH-122 Organic Chemistry Lab II CH-321 Organic Reactions CH-401 Advanced Organic Chemistry Courses Taught: CH-105 Organic Chemical Concepts I CH-106 Organic Chemical Concepts II CH-122 Organic Chemistry Lab II CH-321 Organic Reactions CH-401 Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Instructor of Chemistry
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Jun 2001 - May 2003
Courses Taught: CHEM110 Introduction to Chemistry (Summer 2001, Fall 2002) CHEM115 General Chemistry I (Spring 2003) CHEM120 Organic Chemistry (Spring 2002) Courses Taught: CHEM110 Introduction to Chemistry (Summer 2001, Fall 2002) CHEM115 General Chemistry I (Spring 2003) CHEM120 Organic Chemistry (Spring 2002)
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University of New Hampshire
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Chemistry
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Aug 1997 - Dec 2001
Courses as Teaching Assistant: CHEM 549 Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 653 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 654 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory CHEM 756 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Courses Taught: CHEM 405 General Chemistry (Fall 2001) Courses as Teaching Assistant: CHEM 549 Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM 653 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 654 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory CHEM 756 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory Courses Taught: CHEM 405 General Chemistry (Fall 2001)
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Regis College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Chemistry
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Jun 1995 - May 1997
Teaching Assistant: CH 305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Summer 1995) CH 101 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (Summer 1995 - Fall 1996) Course Taught: CH 101 Introductory Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory Instructor (Spring 1997) Teaching Assistant: CH 305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Summer 1995) CH 101 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (Summer 1995 - Fall 1996) Course Taught: CH 101 Introductory Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory Instructor (Spring 1997)
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Purchasing Associate
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Nov 1994 - May 1996
This position involved the purchasing of chemicals, lab supplies, and equipment for the Quality Control Department.Responsibilities included filling requests on a timely basis, keeping lab supplies well stocked, contacting vendors, and some record keeping.
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Dissolution Chemist
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Jun 1993 - Nov 1994
This position involved preparing tablets for HPLC analysis and performing other Quality Control analysis.Instruments used include pH meter, osmometer, fluoride ion meter, Thin Layer Chromatography, Infrared spectroscopy, Ultra Violet-Visible spectroscopy, and Ion Chromatography.
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Wellesley College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemistry Preparation Technician Assistant
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Aug 1991 - Jun 1993
This position involved preparing all chemicals and equipment for the two Organic Chemistry Laboratory courses offered at Wellesley College. Responsibilities included providing sufficient supplies, working equipment, fresh chemicals, and clean glassware. Experience using Macintosh hardware and software and UNIX operating system. This position involved preparing all chemicals and equipment for the two Organic Chemistry Laboratory courses offered at Wellesley College. Responsibilities included providing sufficient supplies, working equipment, fresh chemicals, and clean glassware. Experience using Macintosh hardware and software and UNIX operating system.
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Shift Manager
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May 1988 - Aug 1991
This position involved the overseeing of a $1,000,000 a year retail operation. Responsibilities included personnel management, customer service, inventory control, cash and expense control, problem solving, and the responsibility for the continual smooth operation of the store during my shifts. This position involved the overseeing of a $1,000,000 a year retail operation. Responsibilities included personnel management, customer service, inventory control, cash and expense control, problem solving, and the responsibility for the continual smooth operation of the store during my shifts.
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Education
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1997 - 2005
University of New Hampshire
Doctorate, Organic Chemistry -
1994 - 1996
Regis College
BA, Chemistry -
1982 - 1986
Marian High School
Diploma
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