Education

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Doctor of Philosophy, August 1994
Master of Science, July 1992

Major Subject: Theoretical Chemistry
Minor Subject: Physical/Inorganic Chemistry
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Roald Hoffmann
Dissertation: Theoretical Studies of Chemical Bonding in Early Transition Metal
Clusters, Dinuclear Complexes and an Organometallic Polymer.

Academic Experience

Department of Chemistry, Elmhurst College
Assistant Professor, January 2002 - present

Courses Taught
• Chemistry in the Natural World (Chm 100) Fall 2004, Spring 2005
• General Chemistry (Chm 101) Fall 2002, Fall 2003
• The Chemistry of Color (Chm 105) Spring 2004, Spring 2005
• Chemistry and Issues in the Environment (Chm 110) Spring 2002, Spring 2003
• Physical Chemistry I (Chm 411) Each Fall 2002-present
• Physical Chemistry II (Chm 412) Each Spring 2002-present
• Instrumental Module: AA/UV-Vis/X-ray (Chm 423) Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004
• Instrumental Module: Special Projects (Chm 427) Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004
• Computational Chemistry (Chm 460) Spring 2004

Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, Northwestern University
Associate Director, August 2000 - January 2002

Department of Chemistry, California State University, Fresno
Assistant Professor, Fall 1994 - Spring 2000
Awarded Tenure August 1999
Awarded Promotion to Associate Professor, Summer 2000

Courses Taught: (Lower division numbered 0-99, upper division 100-199, graduate 200-299)
• Chemistry, Its Impact on Society (Chem 1), Each Fall 1995-98, Spring 1998
• Chemistry, Its Impact on Society Laboratory, Fall 1995, Fall 96
• General Chemistry Laboratory (Chem 1B), Fall 1994
• Introduction to Physical Chemistry (Chem 108), Fall 1994, Fall 1995 (1 semester course for biochemistry majors.)
• Physical Chemistry (Chem 110A-B), 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-00 (full year course for B.S. majors)
• Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Chem 111), Each Spring 1995-2000
• Quantum Chemistry (Chem 215), Fall 1997, 1999 (Graduate Course)
• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 123), Fall 1998 (Graduate Course)
• Advances in Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 222), Spring 1997, 1999 (Graduate Course)
• Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 220), Spring 1995, 1996 (Graduate Course)
• Seminar (Chem 280), Fall 1997, 1998 (Graduate Course)
• Introduction to the University (University 1), Fall 1997, Spring 1998
• Atmospheric Chemistry (Chemistry 140T), Fall 1997 (This was an in-service course for Middle/High School teachers.)

Recent Publications

• Sagarin, B. J.; Lawler-Sagarin, K. A. "Critically evaluating competing theories: An exercise based on the Kitty Genovese murder." Teaching of Psychology. in press

• Miller, R. L. ; Lawler, K. A.; Bennett, J. L. ; Wolczanski, P. T. ``Ditungsten Siloxide Hydrides, [(silox)₂WH_n]₂( n = 1, 2; silox = ^tBuSiO), and Related Complexes.'' Inorganic Chemistry, 1996, 35, 3242.

• Lawler, K. A.; Hoffmann, R.; ``The Electronic Structure of [Ta<sub>5</sub>(NH)<sub>4</sub>Cl<sub>17</sub>]<sup>6-</sup> - A Cluster With a ``Flattened'' Square Pyramidal Ta₅ Core.'' Inorganic Chemistry, 1996, 35, 1431.

• Lawler, K. A.; Hoffmann, R.; Holl, M. Banaszak; Wolczanski, P. T.; ``The Polyamidoimidonitride Clusters of Zirconium - Molecular Orbital Study.'' Zeitschrift für anorganishe und allgemeine Chemie, 1996, 622, 392.

• Genin, H. S.; Lawler, K. A.; Hoffmann, R.; Herrmann, W. A.; Scherer, W., Fischer, R. W. ``Polymeric Methyltrioxorhenium - Some Models for its Electronic Structure.'' J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1995, 117, 3244.

External Grants Awarded

• American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research Fund

  ``Computational Investigation of the Reductive Coupling of Carbonyls to Olefins.''

  Amount: $20,000 Awarded: 5/96
  

• Research Corporation

  ``A Computational Study of Heterogeneous Catalysis: Oxygenates on Metal Surfaces.''

  Amount: $14,237 Awarded: 5/97
  

• San Diego Supercomputing Center

  ``A project to introduce students in Chemistry 111 (Physical Chemistry Laboratory) to high-performance computing.''

  Supercomputer Time: 46 service units on the Cray C-90 Supercomputer. Awarded: 1/97
  

• PPG Foundation

  ``Molecular Modeling and Computational Chemistry throughout the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum''
  PIs: Joseph Gandler (project director), Kimberly Lawler, Jose Sy

  Amount: $10,000 Awarded: 2/00
  

• Andrew J. Mellon Foundation

  ``Gateway Science Workshop Program at Northwestern University''
  PIs: Gregory Light, Kenneth Bain, Kimberly Lawler-Sagarin, Lawrence Pinto, Eugene Lowe

  Amount: $890,000 Awarded: 8/01
  

Recent Internal Grants Awarded

• California State University Legislative Awards for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity, 1999-2000. Total funds: $5,000 ($3,796 backfill to department for 12.5% release - 3/24 weighted teaching units, $1,204 for supplies and equipment.)

• College of Science and Mathematics (formerly the School of Natural Sciences), California State University, Fresno, Scholarly and Creative Activities Award 1999-2000 (25% release - 6/24 weighted teaching units).

• College of Science and Mathematics Performance Award, California State University, Fresno, 1999-2000 ($1000)

Presentations at National Meetings

1. Goto, Kim F.; Lawler, Kimberly A. ``A Computational Investigation of CH₃O on Pt(111), Co(0001) and Ni(111)'' Presented at the 219th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 2000.

2. Lawler, Kimberly A. ``Computational Chemistry Throughout Upper Division Inorganic Chemistry'' Presented at the 217th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 1999.

3. Lawler, Kimberly A. ``Three Years of Using the World Wide Web in a Chemistry and Society Course'' Presented at the 217th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 1999.

4. White, Jason D.; Fox, Shawn M.; Lawler, Kimberly A. ``Carbonyl Coupling on Metal Surfaces - A Computational Investigation'' Presented at the 217th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 1999.

5. Silveira, William R.; Marhenke, Ronald M.; Lawler, Kimberly A. `` A Computational Investigation of a Hydrocarbon with Six Five-Carbon Rings'' Presented at the 217th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, March 1999.

6. Lawler, Kimberly A. ``A World Wide Web Site Created by the Students in a Chemistry and Society Course'' was presented at the 213th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, April 1997.

7. Blanken, Hiram W.; Lawler, Kimberly A.``A Computational Investigation of Alcohols and Aldehydes on Rh(111) and Pd(111)'' Presented at the 213th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, April 1997.

8. Barghouti, Samira; Lawler, Kimberly A.; Garcia, Carmelo ``Spectroscopy of Catacondensed Hydrocarbons.'' Presented at the 212th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 1996.

9. Lawler, Kimberly A.; Hoffmann, Roald ``The Electronic Structure of [Ta<sub>5</sub>(NH)<sub>4</sub>Cl<sub>17</sub>]<sup>6-</sup> - A Cluster With a ``Flattened'' Square Pyramidal Ta₅ Core.'' Presented at the 209th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, April 1995.

10. Genin, Hugh S.; Lawler, Kimberly A.; Hoffmann, Roald; Herrmann, W. A. ``Polymeric Methyltrioxorhenium - Some Models for its Electronic Structure.'' Presented at the 208th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, August 1994.

Presentations at Local/Regional Meetings

1. Goto, Kim F.; Lawler, Kimberly A. ``A Computational Investigation of Methoxy on Colbalt, Nickel and Platinum Surfaces'' Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA, April 2000.

2. White, Jason D.; Fox, Shawn M.; Walker, Gail M.; Lawler, Kimberly A. `` Formaldehyde Coupling on Metal Surfaces - A Computational Investigation'' Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA, April 2000.

3. Blanken, Hiram W.; Lawler, Kimberly A.``A Computational Investigation of Methoxy on Rhodium and Palladium Surfaces'' Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA, April 2000.

4. Lawler, Kimberly A. ``Three Years of Using the Web in a Chemistry and Society Course'' Excellence in Teaching and Learning Conference, California State University, Fresno, January 1999.

5. Curtis, Kathleen A.; Lawler, Kimberly A.; Fine, Lawrence J. ``A Hero Lies in You: Adventure Challenge Course Experience for New University Students'' Excellence in Teaching and Learning Conference, California State University, Fresno, January 1998.

6. Lawler, Kimberly A. ``Web Surfing: Can We Get Students to Evaluate What They See on the Monitor?'' Excellence in Teaching and Learning Conference, California State University, Fresno, January 1998.

7. Blanken, Hiram W.; Lawler, Kimberly A.``A Computational Investigation of Alcohols and Aldehydes on Rh(111) and Pd(111)'' Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA, April 1997.

8. Lawler, Kimberly A.; ``A World Wide Web Site Created by the Students in a Chemistry and Society Course'' Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Learning, California State University, Fresno, January, 1997.

Faculty Development Workshops Presented

• Peer Facilitator Training Workshops, Science Workshop Programs (with G. Light, K. Bain) Northwestern University Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement Workshops, Preparing Future Faculty, Northwestern Univeristy. October 2000, December 2000, October 2001, December 2001.
• ``Teaching in Science Courses, Developing Deeper Approaches to Learning and Problem Solving,'' (with G. Light) Beyond Books Program, Northwestern University, October 2000.
• Teaching Consultant Training, Small Group Analysis Service, Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, Northwestern University, Fall 2000, Fall 2001.
• "Reflections on Teaching and Learning: Developing Your Teaching Portfolio" Beyond Books Program, Northwestern University, April 2001.
• "Applying for Academic Jobs: Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement" (with H. D. Smith) Beyond Books Program, Northwestern University, October 2001.
• Collaboration on design/presentation of over a dozen additional workshops in: the Faculty Workshop Series, the Graduate Student Workshop Series, the Searle Fellows Program, and various New Faculty Workshops (with various members of the Searle Center Staff) Northwestern University, August 2000 - January 2002
• ``Fun Science Activities,'' IDEA Inservice Training, Fresno Unified School District, Spring 1995.

Workshops Attended

• ``Developing Your Physical Chemistry Laboratory'' NSF Sponsored, held at the University of Northern Colorado, July 1995.
• ``Summer Grant Writing Institute'' Co-Sponsored by the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and the University Grants and Research Office and supported in part by the New Directions Fund, CSUF, June 3-7 1996
• ``Advanced use of the World Wide Web to Enhance Teaching and Learning'' CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, June 21-23, 1996. Sponsored by the California State University's Instructional Technology Initiatives.
• ``Local Section Leadership Conference'' Tempe, AZ, February 20-22, 1998. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society.
• Numerous one day and half-day workshops sponsored by the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, CSUF, including: Writing Across the Disciplines, Diversity in the Classroom, Classroom Assessment Techniques, Effective Grading, Creating Effective Internet Assignments, Experiential Learning, Cooperative Learning, Course Portfolios, Assessment of Student Learning, Curriculum and Program Assessment and others.

Mentoring, Outreach and Academic Advising Activities

• Faculty Advisor to the Chemistry Club and the local chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society, CSU, Fresno 1997-2000.
• Web Master for the CSUF Chemistry Department web site (http://www.csufresno.edu/chem/) 1995-2000. Included extensive program and career advising information for students.
• Creator and editor of the CSUF Chemistry Department's Newsletter for undergraduates, The Chem Major, 1998-2000
• Cornell Science Connection - Developed activities for Ithaca, N.Y. area elementary schools designed to teach fundamental principles in physical sciences. Coordinated and scheduled activities 1990-94.
• Expanding Your Horizons Workshop Coordinator - Designed and conducted workshops for junior high school girls during 1991-94.

Professional Organizations

• American Chemical Society
• National Science Teachers Association
• Council on Undergraduate Research

Service

• Chemistry Department Assessment Committee, CSU, Fresno, 1999-2000
• Physics Department Assessment, External Review Committee, CSU, Fresno, Spring 1999
• Chemistry Department General Education Committee, CSU, Fresno, 1998
• College of Science and Mathematics General Education and Curriculum Committee, CSU, Fresno, Spring Spring 1999 - Spring 2000
• Chemistry Department Safety Committee, CSU, Fresno, 1994-2000
• Chemistry Department Graduate Committee, CSU, Fresno, 1995-2000
• Chemistry Department Equipment Committee, CSU, Fresno, 1997-2000
• Web Master for the CSU, Fresno Chemistry Department web site 1995-2000 (http://www.csufresno.edu/chem/).
• Web Master for CSU, Fresno's First Annual Conference on Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Jan. 24, 1997 (http://www.csufresno.edu/chem/~ etl/).
• Coordinated career seminars for undergraduates at CSU, Fresno for the San Joaquin Valley Section of the American Chemical Society, 1996-1999.

Graduate Coursework

Graduate coursework all completed at Cornell University:

• Quantum Mechanics (2 semesters)
• Spectroscopy
• Statistical Mechanics
• Group Theory and Main Group Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics
• Solid State Chemistry
• Applicable Math (3 semesters including complex analysis)
• Classical Dynamics
• Electrodynamics
• Solid State Physics
• Electronic Structure of Solids