Melinda Stephens

Melinda Stephens Office Phone: 724-847-5235
mstephen@geneva.edu

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

Degrees Received

Courses Taught

Publications

M.R. Stephens, C. MGeary, S. G. Weber, “Kinetic analysis of a photosensitive chelator and its complex with Zn(II)”, Photochem. Photobio., 2002, 75(3), 211-220.
S. J. Woltman, M. R. Alward, S. G. Weber, “Rotating Ring-Disk Electrode Study of Copper(II) Complexes of the Model Peptides Triglycine, Tetraglycine, and Pentaglycine”, Analytical Chemistry, 1995, 67(3), 541-551.
M. R. Alward, “Trends in DNA Genotyping”, TrAC, 1997, 16(5), IX.
M. R. Alward, “Trends in Forensic Chemistry”, TrAC, 1996, 15(5), VI.
M. R. Alward, “Why doesn't industry like our graduates?”, TrAC, 1995, 14(6), V.

Presentations

M.R. Alward (author present), C. M. Driscoll, S. G. Weber, “Kinetic analysis of a photosensitive chelator and its complex with Zn(II)”, ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 1998.
M. R. Alward (presenter), C. M. Driscoll, S. G. Weber. “Optical Control of Metal-Ion Binding”, Paper No. 1081, 1997 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Atlanta, GA.
M. R. Alward (invited speaker), L. Funderburk, J. Grosko, D. B. Knowles, M. T. Stauffer, S. G. Weber, “Photochromism: Molecular Switches in Action”, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, December 7, 1995.
M. R. Alward (author present), L. Funderburk, A. D. Hamilton, D. B. Knowles, M. T. Stauffer, E. van Dienst, S. G. Weber, “Optical Control of Ground State Chemistry”, Poster, Gordon Conference on Biosensors, January 1996, Ventura, CA.

Awards & Distinctions Received

National Science Foundation Fellowship, 1994 – 1998
Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award for a graduate student in Analytical Chemistry with an interest in teaching, 1996
Safford Award for Excellence as a Graduate Student Teacher, 1994
Miles Fellowship, 1993 - 1995
Valedictorian, Geneva College, 1993
McCartney Prize for the best work in the field of science, Geneva College, 1993
Dr. Roy M. Adams Chemistry Prize for excellence in undergraduate research in chemistry, Geneva College, 1992
Geneva College Trustee Scholarship for outstanding academic performance, Geneva College, 1992
Paul H. Gilmore Humanities Award for outstanding work in humanities, Geneva College, 1991
General Excellence Award for scholastic achievement, character and conduct, Geneva College, 1991-1992
Charles Marston Lee Award, Geneva College, 1989-1993
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Analytical College Chemistry Award, Geneva College, 1993

Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.

Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. Member since 2005. Served on the Technical Program Committee (2005-2007)
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon® ). Member of the organizing committee since 2001. Served as Registration Chair-Elect (2008), Program Chair (2007), Employment Chair (2005), Audio-Visual Chair (2003).
Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. Member since 1994. Served on a variety of Science Outreach committees as well as Chair of the Scholarships and Grants Committee (2006-2007) and Chair of the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award (2007-2008).
American Chemical Society. Member since 1993.
Phi Lamda Upsilon Honorary Society, Xi Chapter, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Member since 1995. Vice-President, 1995 - 1996. Secretary, 1996 - 1997. Organized activities for incoming graduate students. Organized the Phillips Lecture, a two day lectureship.
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Lambda Chapter, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. Member since 1992.

Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.