Dr. Sayo O. Fakayode is a Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy, Georgia College and State University, and is the Chair of the Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Baylor University, Waco, Texas. His research interests include analytical, bioanalytical, environmental, forensic, and chemometrics experimental design and STEAM education.

Dr. Pamela Nicole Brady earned her bachelors degree in Chemistry from Winston Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Chemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She went on to complete a NIH IRACDA MERIT Postdoctoral Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has taught at Talladega College in the Chemistry Department since 2019 and is the Department Chair. Previously, she taught at Lawson State Community College in Bessemer, Alabama, and at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her current research focuses on investigating the structure and function of novel coronavirus macrodomains. Dr. Brady earned numerous fellowships and awards, including being named one of a thousand Inspiring Black Scientists in America in 2020. She has been a member of Iota Sigma Pi (National Honors Society for Women in Chemistry) since 2010, the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black since 2009, and Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) American Chemical Society since 2008.

Dr. Cidya Grant is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Forensic Science and Oceanography, Palm Beach Atlantic University. She earned her first degree in chemistry and management on her native island of Jamaica. She moved to South Florida and worked in the pharmaceutical industry before making the decision to pursue graduate studies at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Dr. Grant’s graduate research utilized high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) protocols to understand and mathematically estimate algal biomass spatially and temporally using several biomass indices. Her additional projects included the isolation, purification, and structure elucidation of cyanobacterial pigments using column chromatography, UV/Vis, IR, NMR, and MS techniques. While pursuing graduate studies at FAU, Dr. Grant worked as a teaching assistant and course administrator in the organic and inorganic chemistry laboratories; she supervised undergraduate students, tested and re-developed experiments, and carried out nominal duties to ensure efficient operation in all the laboratory sections. Dr. Grant was the recipient of a GK-12 NSF fellowship, where she worked in high school classes for two years to enhance students’ scientific learning. Upon completion of her doctoral degree, Dr. Grant worked for two semesters as an adjunct chemistry instructor, teaching organic chemistry and principles of chemistry—chemistry for nursing.

Vivian Fernand Narcisse is an Associate Professor of Chemistry, who now works at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL, USA. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an MS in Forestry from Louisiana State University and A&M College, and a BS in Agricultural Production from Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname. Upon completion of her graduate studies, she pursued post-doctoral studies in the Laboratory of Nutrient Sensing and Adipocyte Signaling at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her research involved the investigation of the physiological and biological importance of a novel gene and its effect on cellular energy metabolism. After completion of this research project, she continued her postdoctoral studies in the Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University. She primarily performed investigations in the areas of separation and spectroscopic science while studying the binding interaction between molecular micelles and membrane proteins. Her research interest is in interdisciplinary analytical chemistry with a focus on natural products and forensic science. She is the recipient of several awards, such as the Colgate-Palmolive Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Graduate Mentor Award, and the Kiran Allam International Research Award for Outstanding Research and Teaching in Chemistry (LSU).

Dr. Peter Rosado Flores is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Georgia College and State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Syracuse University in 2014. His research is in the area of coordination polymers of the alkaline earth metals for synthesis and gas storage. He also designed and optimized synthetic routes towards isolating inorganic complexes through high-pressure hydro/solvothermal crystallization techniques. His teaching interests include inquiry-based instruction, grading, and preparation for students enrolled in the chemistry laboratory courses.

Dr. Lisse is a Professor and Director of the Science Education Center of Chemistry at the Georgia College and State University. Dr. Lisse received her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a recipient of the GCSU Inclusive Excellence Award and the GCSU Bobcat Award for Outstanding Service to Students. She has received national recognition with the 2023 COPLAC Charles Dunn Award. Her research interests include STEM education: women in science and community engagement, materials science: sol–gel and hydrogel science and technology, and analytical chemistry: forensics and environmental applications.

Dr. David.K. Bwambok is currently an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Ball State University. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Moi University in Kenya and Master of Science degree from State University of New York at Binghamton. He earned his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Louisiana State University. After graduation, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Advanced Materials Research Institute at the University of New Orleans. He then proceeded to Harvard University, where he was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Prior to joining academia, he was a senior scientist in industry focused on developing strategies for environmentally benign synthesis and products using principles of green chemistry. His current research topics include analytical chemistry, task-specific ionic liquids, environmental remediation, green chemistry, sensors, forensic analysis, pharmaceutical quality control, cosmetics, nanomaterials, paper-based microfluidics, drug delivery, and biomedical diagnostics. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and the Indiana Academy of Science.