Susie Boydston-White

Professor at Borough of Manhattan Community College, Research Scientist

New York, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (18 yrs 11 mos)
    • Professor
      Aug 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

      Full Professor of Science College Teaching Teaching lectures, laboratory sections of Chemistry and Biology geared toward Liberal Arts, Pre-Nursing, and Science students. Lecturing; Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering exams and quizzes; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Supervising and grading students’ laboratory activities; Department and college service activities; Scholarly scientific research activities. Research Scientist Scientific research utilizing concepts of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Signal Transduction, Mathematical Analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Resonance Raman (RR) Micro-spectroscopy; Developing methods and protocols for the analysis of neoplastic vs. normal cells and tissues, as well as cellular components and processes; utilizing FTIR and RR micro-spectroscopy; Building hardware and software modifications to existing instrumentation to aid in the handling of specimens and the collection of data; Training and supervision of laboratory personnel, especially the direct supervision of undergraduate students’ research projects; Editing papers for publication from both my lab and other lab groups; Reviewing papers for publication by scientists in the field; Writing papers for publication on my own work; Collaborating on the preparation/production of grant proposals; Writing and submitting grant proposals for funding; Presentation of experimental data at national and international meetings (some by invitation) by both poster and oral presentations; Making and maintaining collaborations with other scientists and lab groups in other institutions; Utilizing Chemometrics such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) to analyze data; Employing immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and other staining techniques for the identification of cellular biochemical states.

    • Associate Professor
      Aug 2007 - Aug 2014 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      Associate Professor of Science College Teaching Teaching lectures, laboratory sections of Chemistry and Biology geared toward Liberal Arts, Pre-Nursing, and Science students. Lecturing; Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering exams and quizzes; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Supervising and grading students’ laboratory activities; Department and college service activities; Scholarly scientific research activities. Research Scientist Scientific research utilizing concepts of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Signal Transduction, Mathematical Analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Resonance Raman (RR) Micro-spectroscopy; Developing methods and protocols for the analysis of neoplastic vs. normal cells and tissues, as well as cellular components and processes; utilizing FTIR and RR micro-spectroscopy; Building hardware and software modifications to existing instrumentation to aid in the handling of specimens and the collection of data; Training and supervision of laboratory personnel, especially the direct supervision of undergraduate students’ research projects; Editing papers for publication from both my lab and other lab groups; Reviewing papers for publication by scientists in the field; Writing papers for publication on my own work; Collaborating on the preparation/production of grant proposals; Writing and submitting grant proposals for funding; Presentation of experimental data at national and international meetings (some by invitation) by both poster and oral presentations; Making and maintaining collaborations with other scientists and lab groups in other institutions; Utilizing Chemometrics such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) to analyze data; Employing immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and other staining techniques for the identification of cellular biochemical states.

    • Acting Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching Learning and Scholarship (CETLS)
      Jul 2013 - May 2014 · 11 mos

      To carry out its mission the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (CETLS): Provides a forum for faculty to exchange ideas about teaching and learning; Serves as a center for presentations, including teleconferencing, on a wide range of topics of professional interest; Maintains a collection of educational resources including books, video-, audio-, and computer-software and hardware; Disseminates information through such efforts as a newsletter and a calendar of faculty development events; and Acts as the umbrella for faculty development activities at the College.

  • The Maven at Web Maven, LLC
    Dec 1999 - Present · 26 yrs 7 mos

    Graphic Art Production; Web Site Layout, Design and Overall Theme; Copy Writing; Programming of Animations; Programming Web Site Functions; Registration with Search Engines; E-Commerce; Technical Writing and Documentation; Encoding of Audio and/or Video Content (Streaming Media); PowerPoint Presentations; PC Hardware and Software Support;Science and Technology Consulting; Science and Computer Technology Education Services

  • Research Associate Professor at Northeastern University
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Postdoctoral Research Scientist Scientific research utilizing concepts of Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Signal Transduction, Mathematical Analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Micro-spectroscopy; Developing methods and protocols for the analysis of neoplastic vs. normal cells and tissues, as well as cellular components and processes; utilizing FTIR micro-spectroscopy; Building hardware and software modifications to existing instrumentation to aid in the handling of specimens and the collection of data; Training and supervision of laboratory personnel, especially the direct supervision of undergraduate students’ research projects; Editing papers for publication from both our lab group and other lab groups; Reviewing papers for publication by scientists in the field; Writing papers for publication on my own work; Collaborating on the preparation/production of grant proposals; Writing and submitting grant proposals for funding; Presentation of experimental data at national and international meetings (some by invitation) by both poster and oral presentations; Making and maintaining collaborations with other scientists and lab groups in other institutions; Utilizing Chemometrics such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Principle Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA) to analyze data; Employing immunohistochemical (IHC) staining and other staining techniques for the identification of cellular biochemical states.

  • Hunter College (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Adjunct Associate Professor
      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Teaching Chemistry Lecture sections of Chemistry course geared toward Pre-Med and Chemistry majors: Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance. Remedial Chemistry Course development for remedial Chemistry course: Chem 115. Lecturing; course geared toward Pre-Med and Chemistry majors. Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance. Mentoring students. Involvement with other Chemistry Department Faculty in the planning and implementation of Chemistry courses and curriculum. College NOW Chemistry Course Development for Hunter College NOW Chemistry course geared to high school students: Lecturing; Lecture section of Chemistry course geared toward high school students. Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Incorporation of computer-based activities to enrich the students’ experience and education. Manhattan Hunter Science High School (Early College High School) Development of a college-level Chemistry curriculum for the MHSHS Chemistry students; Liaison between the Hunter College Chemistry faculty/staff and the MHSHS Early College High School program; advising administration of Hunter College; advising high school administration and teaching staff; serving on Advisory Committee and representing MHSHS and Hunter College at Early College High School Conferences.

    • Postdoctoral Researcher
      Oct 2003 - Jan 2006 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Postdoctoral research

    • Adjunct Assistant Professor
      Aug 2001 - Jan 2005 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Teaching Chemistry Lecture sections of Chemistry course geared toward Pre-Med and Chemistry majors: Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance. Remedial Chemistry Course development for remedial Chemistry course: Chem 115. Lecturing; course geared toward Pre-Med and Chemistry majors. Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance. Mentoring students. Involvement with other Chemistry Department Faculty in the planning and implementation of Chemistry courses and curriculum. College NOW Chemistry Course Development for Hunter College NOW Chemistry course geared to high school students: Lecturing; Lecture section of Chemistry course geared toward high school students. Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering quizzes and exams; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Incorporation of computer-based activities to enrich the students’ experience and education.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor at LaGuardia Community College
    Jan 2002 - Jun 2002 · 6 mos

    Teaching Chemistry Teaching lecture and laboratory sections of Biological Chemistry courses geared toward Pre-Nursing and Pre-Veterinary Technician students. Lecturing; Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering exams and quizzes; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Supervising and grading students’ laboratory activities. Teaching Chemistry for Commercial Photographers Development of both lecture and laboratory sections of Chemistry courses geared to Commercial Photography students. Lecturing; Answering questions; Working problems; Writing and administering exams and quizzes; Grading and other evaluation of students' performance; Supervising and grading students’ lab activities.