General Information
Previous Education
Teaching
Through the use of cooperative, hands-on, and independent learning exercises;
demonstrations; and a class-interactive teaching style, I try to transmit chemical
knowledge to my students. In the process, my students learn how to solve chemical
problems, communicate science, utilize the scientific literature, and work independently.
Throughout my teaching, I try to demonstrate my genuine love for chemistry and
to generate enthusiasm or at least interest from my students towards chemistry.
Students will find my classes challenging, educational, and fun.
For information regarding individual courses, see the following
links:
Scholarship
I have research interests in the following areas: student learning, the development
of real-world experiments for the teaching lab, and the chemistry of fats/oils,
essential oils, and anthocyanins. Throughout my classes, I employ different
teaching methodologies in order to more effectively convey the chemistry: cooperative,
hands-on, and independent learning exercises. Some of my results have been presented
at national and regional meetings. My interests in the chemistry of fats and
oils has resulted in two publications and several lab experiments. Currently,
I am studying the effect of mordants on anthocyanins, as used in the dyeing
of fabric.
See publications or presentations for additional information.
Service to The Citadel
The Gold Star Journal,
The Student Scholarly Journal of The Corps of Cadets and The College of Graduate
and Professional Studies. In recognition of the quality and quantity of
writing that takes place in most classes here at The Citadel, I founded this
journal. The journal includes (undergraduate and graduate) student written nonfiction
papers from across the disciplines. The first issue was published in time for
Corps Day 1997 and continues to be published for Corps Day.
© COPYRIGHT 2000 SUZANNE T. MABROUK
mabrouks@citadel.edu (last updated: 1/3/08)