{"id":2390,"date":"2026-06-17T13:32:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/cmp\/?page_id=2390"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:42:21","slug":"dr-shauna-hiley-research-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/cmp\/dr-shauna-hiley-research-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Shauna Hiley | Research Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #000000;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"320\" height=\"288\" alt=\"Shauna Hiley\" title=\"Shauna Hiley\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/cmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2026\/06\/ShaunaHiley.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/cmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2026\/06\/ShaunaHiley-200x180.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/cmp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/204\/2026\/06\/ShaunaHiley.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/span><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Dr. Shauna Hiley<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffc700;\"><strong>Title:<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #1e1e1e;\"><span style=\"color: #e1e1e1;\">Professor<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffc700;\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #ffc700 !important;\" href=\"mailto:hiley@missouriwestern.edu\">hiley@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffc700;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a style=\"color: #ffc700 !important;\" href=\"tel:+18162714437\">(816)271-4437<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:40% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 4.8%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 4.8%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Research Interests<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"color:#efefef;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Environmental analysis of metals in soils using handheld X-ray Fluroescence Spectrometry. Also, the development of laboratory experiments for analytical chemistry courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Education\/Academic Qualifications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"color:#efefef;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Ph.D., University of Wyoming<br \/>\nB.S., Central Missouri State University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:60% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.2%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.2%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : -50px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Analysis Toxic Metals in Environmental and Consumer Product Samples<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and flame atomic absorption (FAA) are two techniques we use to identify and quantify toxic metals such as lead in a wide variety of samples.<\/p>\n<p>The XRF technique allows for quick, simultaneous identification of elements between atomic numbers of 11 (sodium) and 92 (uranium), with minimal sample preparation. Elements of high concentration can also be quantified using this technique.<\/p>\n<p>For trace elements, FAA may also be used to quantify.<\/p>\n<p>Specific projects involving these two techniques are (1) determination of lead content in recycled plastics materials, and (2) analysis of elements in environmental and grape vine samples from a local vineyard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #222222;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Publications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"color:#efefef;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>\u201cSoil Lead Content of Two Parallel Highways in Missouri\u201d Benjamin A. Schmid, Yevgeniy V. Kondratenko, and Shauna L. Hiley, Missouri Journal of Undergraduate Chemical Research, Volume 8, 2005\/2006, pp. 7-11.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cControl of Access to Surfaces with Self-Assembling Surfactants Bearing Fluorocarbon Chains.\u201d S.L. Hiley and D.A. Buttry. Colloids &amp; Surfaces A, Physiochemical and Electrochemical Journal, 1994, 84 (1), 129.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKinetics of Mediated Electron Transfer Between Viologen Groups in a Self-Assembled Monolayer and Metal Complexes in Solution\u201d, T. Schneider, S. Hiley, and D.A. Buttry, University of Wyoming. Pentagon Technical Report# A927562, May 1993.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Recent Publications<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"color:#efefef;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Hiley, S. (Author Only), Sindt, A. (Presenter &amp; Author), Multidisciplinary Research Day, \u201cDetermination of Limits of Detection of Quantitation for Aqueous Metals and Halides Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence,\u201d MWSU. (December 3, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Roades, M. (Author Only), Saldana, G. (Author Only), Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, \u201cComparison of AA, Spectronic-200, and PXRF for Determination of Cu in Brass: An Instrumental Analysis Project,\u201d American Chemical Society, Springfield, MO. (October 17, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Author Only), Saldana, G. (Presenter &amp; Author), Roades, M. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Author Only), Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, \u201cQuantification of Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition with Portable XRF,\u201d American Chemical Society, Springfield, MO. (October 17, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Author Only), Roades, M. (Presenter &amp; Author), Saldana, G. (Presenter &amp; Author), Multidisciplinary Research Day, \u201cQuantification of Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition With Portable XRF,\u201d MWSU, MWSU. (April 25, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Hartman, K. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Presenter &amp; Author), 245th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, \u201cQuantification of Plant Nutrient Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition with Portable XRF,\u201d New Orleans, LA. (April 7, 2013).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, \u201cSalt or Sugar? A Taste of Critical Thinking on the First Day of Instrumental Lab,\u201d Omaho, NE. (October 25, 2012).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Jenkins, K. A. (Presenter &amp; Author), Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, \u201cAccess for the Visually Impaired Student: Constructing a Periodic Table in Braille.,\u201d Omaho, NE. (October 24, 2012).<\/p>\n<p>Hartman, K. (Presenter &amp; Author), Hiley, S. (Author Only), Ecological Society of America, 97th Annual Meeting, \u201cThe distribution of prairie soil resources along a topographic gradient in the loess hills of northwest Missouri using portable x-ray fluorescence (PXRF),\u201d Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon. (August 2012).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Hughes, A. (Presenter Only), Environmental Education Expo, \u201cHandheld XRF in Environmental Analysis,\u201d Kit Bond Incubator, SCOPE, St. Joseph, MO. (June 22, 2012).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Jacobs, L. (Presenter &amp; Author), Noland, A. (Presenter &amp; Author), Pittsburg Conference on Analytical Chemistry, \u201cAlumina Mixtures as Standard Matrices for Soil Using PXRF,\u201d Orlando, FL. (March 12, 2012).<\/p>\n<p>Hartman, K. (Presenter &amp; Author), Hiley, S. (Author Only), Geiger, T. (Presenter &amp; Author), Schmuecker, S. (Author Only), Missouri Academy of Science, \u201cComparison of soil types versus topography in the loess hills of northwest Missouri using portable x-ray fluorescence (PXRF),\u201d Jefferson City, Missouri. (April 16, 2011).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Hartman, K. (Author Only), Schmuecker, S. (Author Only), Geiger, T. (Author Only), Sullivan, A. (Author Only), 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, \u201cReliable Quantification of Elements in a Solid Matrix Using Standard Addition with Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy,\u201d Anaheim, CA. (March 31, 2011).<\/p>\n<p>Hiley, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), Schmuecker, S. (Presenter &amp; Author), 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, \u201cComparison of Atomic Absorption vs. Portable X-Ray Fluorescence for Analysis of Elements in Brass,\u201d Anaheim, CA. (March 28, 2011).<br \/>\nAwards<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBronze Pin Award\u201d; presented for outstanding contributions to NACURH, MACURH, Residence Council, NRHH, and Missouri Western State University, April, 2011.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe LAS Council of Chairpersons Award\u201d; presented in recognition of outstanding service to institution (particularly in the role of Faculty Advising Coordinator), awarded by MWSU Chairpersons Council for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Fall 2007.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOutstanding Instructor Award\u201d; presented by student nomination and the MWSU Offices of Disabilities, 2007.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#ffc700;\">Funding<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"color:#efefef;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3><span style=\"color: #efefef;\"><strong>Extramural Funding:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cCross Course Group Projects Using NMR to Simulate an Industrial Setting\u201d, A. S. Wallner, S. L. Hiley, B. Caldwell, 1999 NSF ILI Funding. Total Award: $99,950.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #efefef;\"><strong>Intramural Funding at MWSU\/C:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Student Research:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cDevelopment of Microlab Experiments for General Chemistry Laboratory\u201d, Charity Witkowski, Bill Wright, and Shauna Hiley; Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) funding, Summer 2005.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDevelopment of Inquiry Centered Activities for the Secondary Chemistry Classroom\u201d, D. A. Durham, J. Stamback, and S. L. Hiley. Summer Research Institute (SRI) funding, Summer 2004.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDevelopment and Electrochemical Characterization of Mixed Alkyl Thiol\/Benzoquinone Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold\u201d A. Moore, and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 2003.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cElectrochemical Characterization of Quinone-Containing Monolayers Toward Development of Redox Switches\u201d D. M. Ash, and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 2000.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u201cInvestigation of Lead Levels in Soil in Northwestern Missouri.\u201d T. Davenport and S.L. Hiley, URSI funding, summer 1998.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRedox Switching for Oxo-anion Complexation by Polyammonium Macrocycles.\u201d T.J. Penington and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 1997.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Departmental Programs &amp; Events:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cContinued Peer Mentoring through the Use of Chemistry Laboratory Assistants\/Tutors\u201d Fall 2000 \u2013 2006. MWSC Access Plus Funding. Total Award: $10,000. [This grant to support for the Chemistry Student Mentor Program was renewed for every year until the funds were transferred directly into departmental student labor account in 2006.]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeer Mentoring through the Use of Chemistry Laboratory Assistants\/Tutors\u201d Fall 1999. MWSC Total award: $10,000. [Funding was used to establish Chemistry Student Mentoring Program.]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cScience and Math Showcase\u201d, obtained funding to support production of an open house for recruiting in science and math from the LAS Chairs Strategic Initiative Funding, 2004. Total award: $1600.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChemathon 2004\u201d Spring 2004. Funding of $1950 awarded for support of Chemathon competition from MWSU\/C Foundation. [This grant was repeatedly applied for and renewed for Chemathon 2005 \u2013 2007, and 2009, with an additional $2000 being awarded for special \u201c30 Anniversary Activities\u201d in 2007.]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innovations in Teaching:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cDevelopment of Peer Mentoring in Chemistry through the Use of Student Laboratory Assistants\/Tutors\u201d, S. L. Hiley. FFR Reward Funding, Spring 2001.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAddition of Signature Piece to CHE 465 Chemistry Teaching Methods and Techniques: Electronic Teaching Demonstration\u201d, S. L. Hiley and L. Archer. FFR Incentive Funding, Spring 2001.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Project to Provide Models of Good Work and Up to Date Grade Information to Students\u201d, P. Mullens, G. Zweerink, and S. L. Hiley. FFR Reward Funding, Spring 1999.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Revision of CHE 111 General Chemistry I Laboratory to Include Inquiry and Instrumentation\u201d, S.L. Hiley, G. Zweerink, B. Caldwell, FFR Reward Funding, Spring 1999.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Conversion of Introductory Chemistry Laboratories and Discussions to Discovery Based Learning and Development of FIG Section\u201d, S. L. Hiley, FFR Incentive Funding, Fall 1997.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:75% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.56%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.56%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 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