Biography
My name is Allison Babij and I am an assistant professor of chemistry. I earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and German from Butler University, then continued to the University of Michigan where I earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Prior to joining Marian's faculty, my teaching experience included periods at Gonzaga University and Ivy Tech Community College. At Marian, I teach general and organic chemistry courses. I am passionate about relating chemistry to life outside of class and about learning new methods for teaching and helping students learn. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and baking, reading, and practicing yoga.
Courses:
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CHE 100: Elements of General and Biological Chemistry
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CHE 140: General Chemistry I
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CHE 305L: Organic Chemistry I Lab
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CHE 306L: Organic Chemistry II Lab
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CHE 410: Advanced Organic Chemistry
Publications:
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Benko, MH; Vogelsang, KM; Johnson, KC; Babij, AR. (2019). Strategies to Prevent Cognitive Overload: A Team-Based Approach to Improving Student Success and Persistence in a Gateway Introductory Chemistry Course. S.K Hartwell and T. Gupta, Eds. Enhancing Retention in Introductory Chemistry Courses: Teaching Practices and Assessments (Chapter 12, pp. 187-200). American Chemical Society.
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Wang, H.; Negretti, S.; Knauff, A.R.; Montgomery, J. “Exo-Selective Reductive Macrocyclization of Ynals.” Org. Lett. 2015, 17, 1493.
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Li, S.; Chaulagain, M.R.; Knauff, A.R.; Podust, L.M.; Montgomery, J.; Sherman, D.H. “Selective Oxidation of Carbolide C-H Bonds by an Engineered Macrolide P450 Mono-oxygenase.” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 2009, 106, 18463.
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Strong, W.R.; Knauff, A.R.; Fravel, B.W.; Samide, M.J. “Introduction of Ion-Exchange Moieties to Reticulated Vitreous Carbon by Direct Chemical Modification.” Carbon. 2006, 44, 1936.
