Educator Profile:
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| Dr. Lorraine Mulfinger |
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Director for Science Outreach
Joined the Juniata College chemistry faculty in 2000, after working in research labs in both academia and industry, and in 2001 became Co-Director of Science In Motion, an award-winning outreach program.
Ph.D.: Veterinary Science (Minor: Biochemistry), Pennsylvania State University
M.S.: Veterinary Science, Pennsylvania State University
B.S.: Microbiology, Pennsylvania State University
email: mulfinger@juniata.edu
Dr. Lorraine Mulfinger brings together a rich background in the sciences, an active interest in public education, and a dedication to the advancement of science education at every level.
As a faculty member at Juniata College, she directs undergraduate research projects in the areas of protein chemistry, computational chemistry, and chemistry education. Much of this research focuses on the chemistry of structure-function relationships found among the biologically active compounds found in hymenoptera (stinging insect) venoms.
Science In Motion, an award-winning outreach program
Science In Motion provides hands-on lab activities to high school science students by bringing equipment and educational support to the classroom. Read more (Page 2)...
Science In Motion is bringing nanoscale science into high school classrooms with the help of a Nanosurf AFM, which is used in an activity involving the synthesis and analysis of gold nanoparticles. Read more (Page 3)...
The AFM has proved valuable as a learning tool, as shown by research conducted in conjunction with the gold nanoparticles experiment on the educational value of using advanced instrumentation for hands-on classroom activities. Read more (Page 4)...
Another Science in Motion activity is a bio-mechanics lab based on Dr. Mulfinger's work in kinesiology at The Pennsylvania State University. Read more (Page 5)...
The AFM is also shared by the Juniata chemistry department for undergraduate research projects, including one that developed the gold nanoparticles activity for Science In Motion classrooms. Read more (Page 6)...
Science In Motion, which was started 20 years ago at Juniata College, has been duplicated at several other institutions in Pennsylvania and continues to serve as a national model for science outreach programs. Read more (Page 7)...
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