Education: Master of Science in Chemistry from North Carolina State University; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Austin Peay State University, Biology Minor

Specialized Training: EPIC Certified Instructor

Recognitions: Excellence in Teaching Award from WTCC; Manufacturing and Engineering Advisory Committee of the Year, WTCC; Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation S-STEM GREAT Scholars Project; Developer, NCCCS Virtual Learning Community (CHM 151, 152); 12 publications and presentations

Professional Experience: Over 26 years of work-related experience

Education: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences/Genetics from East Carolina University (ECU), Brody School of Medicine; Master of Science in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology from ECU; Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Rutgers University; Certificate in Science Management from Rutgers Graduate School of Education

Specialized Training: Certification in Robotic Programming and Instrumentation used for drug testing; EPIC Certified Instructor

Recognitions: Research Fellowship in Clinical Cytogenetics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Certification in Robotic Programming and Instrumentation; Lean SIX Sigma Certification; EPIC Certified Instructor

Professional Experience: Over 36 years of work-related experience

Education: Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science from North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Science in Biology from Elizabeth City State University,  Biotechnology minor

Specialized Training: NC Bionetworks Laboratory Technician, use of Electrophoresis for the separation of DNA and RNA, fragment cloning with plasmid vectors; the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique for the amplification of DNA segments, Master Control Operator for local news channel; EPIC Certified Instructor

Recognitions: Technical Intramural Research Training Award, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Professional Experience: Over 16 years of work-related experience