CUREs Award 2022: Lili Ma

Institution: Northern Kentucky University

Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Rank: Associate Professor

Project Title: UROCC: Undergraduate Research in Organic Chemistry Course

About the project: The Undergraduate Research in Organic Chemistry Course (UROCC) at NKU utilizes Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) model. While the UROCC experience has organic chemistry at its core, students are also exposed to the research in biochemical and medicinal chemistry fields. Finishing this course equips students with skills on modern lab instruments and digital tools, enhances their critical thinking, promotes their scientific collaboration and communication, and inspires their interest in scientific careers. 

How KY INBRE will help accomplish these goals: The funding from KY INBRE provides support to pilot and implement this course at NKU.

Outside of the classroom/lab: When I am not at work, I enjoy the family time – biking, reading, and playing music together.