Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

David P. Pursell, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry & Environmental Science dpursell@ggc.edu
davidpursell@icloud.com
Georgia Gwinnett College Pursell GGC web profile
1000 University Center Lane Office:  A Building, Room 1169
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Cell:  678.215.8543

 I. Education  
Ph.D., Chemical Physics with Hai-Lung Dai University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
M.S., Chemistry with Henry Leidheiser Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
M.A., Science Education Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
B.S., Engineering (Civil Concentration) U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY

 II.  Appointments and Positions
2020 Visiting Scientist, BioBlend Renewable Resources, Elk Grove Village, IL
2013 Visiting Scientist, PerkinElmer Center of Excellence, Johns Creek, GA
2013 Professor of Chemistry, Georgia Gwinnett College
2010-2012 Faculty Administrator of Part Time Science Faculty, Georgia Gwinnett College
2007-2010 Associate Dean of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College
2007-2013 Associate Professor of Chemistry, Georgia Gwinnett College
2006-2007 Executive Director, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania
2006 Retirement from the U.S. Army
2006 Associate Professor of Chemistry, United States Military Academy at West Point
2000-2006 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, United States Military Academy at West Point
1997-2000 U.S. Army Graduate Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
1997 Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Combat Engineer
1996-1997 Speechwriter for Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
1995-1996 Instructor of Tactics, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
1994-1995 Operations, Plans, & Training Officer, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army
1993-1994 Student, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
1992 Major, U.S. Army Combat Engineer
1985-1987 U.S. Army Graduate Fellow, Lehigh University
1985 Captain, U.S. Army Combat Engineer
1983 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army Combat Engineer
1981-1994 Various command and staff positions as a U.S. Army Combat Engineer
1981 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Combat Engineer

III. Professional Awards and Citations

  • $3.7 million in external research grant funding as PI, co-PI, and senior researcher at GGC
  • 41 peer-reviewed publications at GGC
  • 106 peer-reviewed presentations at GGC
  • Yale University Scientific Teaching Fellow, 2019-2020
  • GGC Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, 2018
  • Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Scholar, 2015–2016
  • GGC “Top Claw” award, 2015
  • Visiting Scientist, PerkinElmer Instruments Technical Center, 2013
  • Selected as one of the Top 125 Tech Innovators on The Digital Campus 2013, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 29, 2013
  • Finalist for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Science, Technology, Math, & Engineering Education Award for 2012
  • National Blackboard Š Catalyst Award for innovation in the use of mobile technology to positively impact the student educational experience, 2012
  • Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Excalibur Award for the best use of technology for challenges in business and education, 2011
  • GGC Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, 2010
  • Numerous military awards and citations including the U.S. Army Legion of Merit in 2006
  • Faculty Advisor of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates, West Point Chapter, 2002-2005, culminating in award of National Honorable Mention Best Student Chapter
  • Awarded fully funded U.S. Army graduate fellowship, 1997-2000. Earned Ph.D. in chemical physics (3.9 GPA) in the laboratory of Professor Hai-Lung Dai at the University of Pennsylvania
  • Winner of the Outstanding Support to the Army Award in 1993 while serving as the Director of the Environmental Office, Fort Leavenworth, KS
  • National Keep America Beautiful Award Winner in 1992 for developing and implementing the “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program” at Fort Leavenworth, KS
  • Awarded fully funded U.S. Army graduate fellowship, 1985-1987. Earned M.S. in chemistry (3.9 GPA) and M.A. in science education (3.7 GPA) at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
  • Honor Graduate of U.S. Army Combat Engineer Basic Course and Advance Course
  • General engineering bachelor’s degree, Academic Dean’s List all eight semesters, top 10% of graduating class with 3.4 GPA at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY
  • Charter President, West Point Student Affiliates Chapter of the American Chemical Society, 1980

IV. Courses Taught

  • Freshman Seminar
  • Survey of Chemistry I&II with laboratory (nursing chemistry)
  • Principles of Chemistry I&II with laboratory
  • Organic Chemistry I&II with laboratory
  • Environmental Chemistry with laboratory
  • Instrumental Analysis with laboratory
  • Physical Chemistry I&II with laboratory
  • Spectroscopy with laboratory
  • Independent Undergraduate Research
  • Physical Science I&II with laboratory (non-science majors)
  • Brigade Level Combined Arms Tactics (U.S. Army Command & General Staff College)
  • Division Level Combined Arms Tactics (U.S. Army Command & General Staff College)
  • Advanced Warfighting Experiments (U.S. Army Command & General Staff College)
 V. Professional Committee and Service Activities
¡      College Curriculum Committee, Vice Chair (3 years)
¡      Leadership Integrated Educational Experience Goal Team, Chair (2 years)
¡      Council of Professors, Chair (3 years)
¡      College Promotions and Credentialing Standards Committee (1 year)
¡      School of Science and Technology Promotions and Credentialing Committee (4 years)
¡      Mentoring and Advising Committee (3 years)
¡      Laboratory Resources and Safety Committee, Chair (3 years)
¡      School of Science and Technology Assessment Committee, Chair (2 years)
¡      Chemistry Faculty Search Committee (Chair 1 year, member 4 years)
¡      Physics Faculty Search Committee (1 year)
¡      Research and Activity Expo, Chair (2 years)
¡      Information Technology Goal Team (1 year)
¡      Foundations of Excellence Committee (2 years)
¡      College Awards Committee (2 years)
¡      Chemistry Executive Committee (5 years)
¡      Library Planning and Policy Committee (2 years)
¡      Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board (6 years)
¡      Science Building Emergency Response Team, Director (3 years)
¡      Penn Science Teacher Institute Advisory Board (1 year)
¡      Director, Penn Chemistry Analytical and Technical Facilities (1 year)
¡      West Point Faculty Senate Secretary (2 years)
¡      Faculty Advisor of the West Point Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (4 years)
¡      President of the West Point Masters Swim Club (4 years)
¡      Georgia Science and Engineering Fair Judge (4 years)
¡      New Faculty Orientation Committee (3 years)
¡      University of Pennsylvania Secondary Schools Committee of Admissions Department (19 years)
¡      Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair Judge (3 years)
¡      Science Building Facility Manager (3 years)
¡      Stewart Airfield, NY Brownie Girl Scout Troup Leader (2 years)
¡      New York State Math, Science, and Engineering Fair Judge (6 years)
¡      Department of Chemistry Director, West Point Summer Leaders Experience (2 years)
¡      Gwinnett School of Math, Science, & Technology (public magnet HS) Advisory Board (4 years)
¡      Gwinnett Great Days of Service (3 years)
 VI.  Professional Education and Certifications
2004 Top Secret Security Clearance, U.S. Federal Government
1994 Army Command and General Staff College, Master Degree Level Certificate
1993 U.S. General Services Administration, Historic Preservation Law Certificate
1992 Army Corps of Engineers, Facilities Engineering Management Certificate
1992 Army Logistics Management College, Environmental Manager Certificate
1991 Army Basic & Advanced Management of Acquisition Contracts Certificates
1990 Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Officer Representative Certificate
1985 Army Corps of Engineers, Advanced Engineering Course, Honor Graduate
1982 Army Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate
1981 Army Corps of Engineers, Basic Engineering Course, Honor Graduate
1981 Engineer-in-Training license, Commonwealth of Virginia

VII. Funding Awards at GGC (since 2007)

A. External Funding Awards: $3,685,406 Total

1.National Science Foundation (NSF)

i.“Acquisition of Total Organic Carbon/Total Nitrogen Analyzer for Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching at Georgia Gwinnett College,” senior researcher, $50,042, 2018.

ii.“An Institutional Model for Increasing Student Engagement through Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences,” co-PI $1,629,820, 2016-2020.

iii.“Renovate A1190 Chemistry Research Lab,” PI, $205,653, 2010.

2.American Chemical Society (ACS)

i. “Production and Characterization of Biofuel using Deep Eutectic Solvents,” David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society Project SEED, Summer Research Internship Program for Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, senior researcher, $12,000, 2019.

ii. “Production and Characterization of Biofuel from Dining Operations Waste Oil and Grease,” David P. Pursell, ACS Project SEED, Summer Research Internship Program for Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, senior researcher, $12,000, 2018.

iii. “Chemistry Collaborations, Workshops & Community of Scholars (cCWCS), Environmental Chemistry Workshop,” training, $5,000, 2013.

iv. “Chemistry Collaborations, Workshops & Communities of Scholars (CCWCS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Workshops, Parts 1 & 2,” training, $7500, 2011.

3.University System of Georgia (USG)

i. USG STEM IV, Sector Lead Grant, FY 2020, co-PI, $35,000.

ii. USG STEM Education Improvement Plan (EIP), FY 2017-2019, co-PI, $515,000.

iii. USG STEM II Initiative, FY 2012-2016, co-PI, $1,213,391.

B. Internal Funding Awards: $60,790.28 Total

  1. “Biodiesel Production Scale-up using Dining Operations Waste Oil and Grease,” PI, STEC4500, $4889, 2019.
  2. “Synthesis and Characterization of Biodiesel from Waste Oil and Grease from the GGC Chick-fil-A Restaurant, PI, STEC4500, $4031.24, 2018.
  3. “Faculty Learning Community: Development of an externally funded summer environmental science education program,” co-PI, STEM mini-grant, $2,960.07, 2018.
  4. “Synthesis and Characterization of Biodiesel from Waste Oil and Grease from the GGC Chick-fil-A Restaurant,” PI, STEC4500, $3699.00, 2017.
  5. “Biodiesel Production and Characterization from GGC Dining Waste Oil and Grease, co-PI, STEC4500, $3001.50, 2016.
  6. “Enhancing Interdisciplinary STEM Skills via Integrated Biology and Chemistry Laboratory Projects,” co-PI, STEM mini-grant, $4000, 2016.
  7. “Analysis of GGC Dining Operations Waste Oil and Grease for use as Biofuel, co-PI, STEC4500, $2978.47, 2015.
  8. “Reorienting the Undergraduate Organic Chemistry I Laboratory to Enhance Student Understanding of Structure, Function and Mechanism via Green Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Computational Chemistry and Stereochemistry,” co-PI, STEM mini-grant, $13,280, 2012.
  9. “Enhancing Research Skills and Attitudes in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry via Organic Synthesis,” co-PI, STEM mini-grant, $14,007, 2011.
  10. “Chemical Analysis of Campus Ecosystem during Intense Construction Activity,” PI, GGC VPASA Seed Grant, $3,000, 2010.
  11. “Engaging organic chemistry students with handheld technology and applications by re-visiting the Thayer Method of teaching and learning,” PI, GGC VPASA Seed Grant, $4,944, 2009.

VIII. Peer/Editor Reviewed Articles (42 at GGC, since 2007)

48. “Professional Growth through Faculty Learning Communities: Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Vehicles for Faculty Development and Student Success,” David P. Pursell, Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, Allison R. D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Chantelle Anfuso, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Nathan Moon, Academic Leader, June 6, 2022.
47. “Developing the Professor-Student-Student Bond in Virtual Courses,” David P. Pursell, in Chapter 2 Strategies and Practical Advice of Remote Teaching and Learning: Reflections and Practical Advice, edited by Jon Crylen. 135 pp., Magna Publications, Madison, WI, April 2021 ISBN: 978-0-912150-78-9
46. “Locally Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil and Grease Using a Deep Eutectic Solvent: Characterization, Thermal Properties, and Blend Performance,” Neelam Khan, Sang H. Park, Lorraine Kadima, Carlove Bourdeau, Evelyn Calina, Charles Warren Edmunds, and David P. Pursell, ACS Omega, 2021, 6, 9204-9212.
45. “Developing the Professor-Student-Student Bond in Virtual Courses,” David P. Pursell,  The Teaching Professor, Magna Publications, November 16, 2020.
44. “Insights and Initiatives While Teaching Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory Courses in the Time of COVID-19,” Mary Anzovino, Ajay Mallia, Michael Morton, Julia Paredes, Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Gillian Rudd, Benjamin Shepler, Omar Villanueva, Seungin Lee, Journal of Chemical Education, 2020, 97, 9, 3240-3245.
43. “Learning, Leaders, And STEM Skills: Adaptation Of The Supplemental Instruction Model To Improve STEM Success And Build Transferable Skills In Undergraduate Courses And Beyond,” Achat-Mendes, C., Anfuso, C., Johnson, C., Shepler, B., Hurst-Kennedy, J. Pinzon, K., Simmons, R., Dekhane, S., Savage, J., Sudduth, E., D’Costa, A., Leader, T., Pursell, D., Runck, C., Awong-Taylor, J. Journal of STEM Education, 2019, 20, 2, 1-14.
42. “Biodiesel Production from Locally-Sourced Restaurant Waste Cooking Oil and Grease: Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Evaluation,” Sang Hyuck Park, Neelam Khan, Seungjin Lee, Kathryn Zimmermann, Matthew DeRosa, Lennox Hamilton, Whitney Hudson, Syed Hyder, Marlyne Serratos, Evan Sheffield, Anirudh Veludhandi, David P. Pursell, ACS Omega, 2019, 4, 7775-7784.
41. “Engendering Faculty and Student Engagement in STEM Education: An Institutional Model,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, Thomas Mundie, Allison D’Costa, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Nathan W. Moon, Scientia, December 2018, 1-5.
40. “Leveraging student interest in environmental topics for undergraduate research in an interdisciplinary environmental research cluster,” in Best Practices for Supporting and Expanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, Neelam Khan, Sang H. Park, David P. Pursell, Kathryn Zimmermann. American Chemical Society Symposium Series Books: Washington, DC. 2018
39. “The Story of a Diverse Chemistry Faculty at a Public College,” C. Douglas Johnson, David Pursell, and Patrice Bell, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2017, 34(13), 33.
38. “Enhancing Research Skills and Attitudes in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry with a Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) via Green Organic Synthesis,” Richard Pennington, Julia Paredes, Sang H. Park, Gillian Rudd, David P. Pursell, Mai Yin Tsoi, Joseph C Sloop, Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education, 2017,5(3), 41-47.
37. “Enhancing Interdisciplinary Attitudes and Achievement via Integrated Biology and Chemistry Curriculum,” Ying Guo, Pat Uelmen Huey and David P. Pursell, Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, 2017, 1, 19-33.
36. “Mathematics Competency for Beginning Chemistry Students through Dimensional Analysis,” David P. Pursell, Neville Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, Journal of Nursing Education, 2017, 56(1), 22-26.
35. “Institutional Impact of Scaling-up Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs),” J. Awong-Taylor, A.D. D’Costa, D.P. Pursell, T. Leader, C. Runck, T. Mundie, Network of STEM Education Centers (NSEC) STEM Education Innovation Database, June 2016.
34. “Nursing Chemistry Course Scheduling and Student Performance: Implications for administrators and students,” Neville Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, David P. Pursell, Journal of the League for Innovation in the Community College, 2016, 29(10).
33. “Undergraduate Research for All:  Addressing the Elephant in the Room,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Greta Giles, Tirza Leader, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Thomas Mundie, Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Quarterly, 2016, 37(1), 11-19.
32. Book Review, Calculations in Chemistry; Dahm, Donald J., Nelson, Eric A; WW Norton:  New York, NY; 2013; 542 pp., David P. Pursell, Journal of Chemical Education, 2015, 92, 1286-1287.
31. Book Review, The Physics of War; Parker, Barry; Prometheus Books: Amherst, NY; 2014; 340 pp., David P. Pursell, Journal of Chemical Education, 2014, 91, 1758-1759.
30. “Meeting Students’ Needs In-House:  An Interdisciplinary Software Development Project,” Mai Yin Tsoi, Sonal Dekhane, David P. Pursell, Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Quarterly, 2013, 34(2), 47.
29. “Conformational Analysis, Modeling, Stereochemistry and Optical Activity of Cyclohexane Derivatives,” Joseph C. Sloop, Leonard Anagho, Patrick Coppock, Greta Giles, Sang Park, Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Gillian Rudd, Mai Yin Tsoi.  Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education, 2013, 1(3), 39-44.
28. Book Review, A Life Scientist’s Guide to Physical Chemistry; Roussel, Marc R.; Cambridge University Press:  Cambridge, UK; 2012; 442 pp., David P. Pursell, Journal of Chemical Education, 2013, 90, 1263-1264.
27. Book Review, Ethics in Science and Engineering; Speight, James G. and Foote, Russell; Wiley-Scrivener:  New York, NY; 2011; 318 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2013, 90, 17-18.
26. Book Review, Organic Chemistry: An Introductory Text Emphasizing Biological Connections, 2nd edition; Reingold, I. David; McGraw-Hill:  New York, NY; 2011; 834 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2012, 89, 1487-1488.
25. “Enabling 21st Century Student Success in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry,” in Advances in Teaching Organic Chemistry, David P. Pursell, Joseph C. Sloop, Richard L. Pennington, Julia B. Paredes, Mai Yin Tsoi, Sonal Dekhane, Chapter 12, pp. 185-208, American Chemical Society Books:  Washington, DC, 2012; 242 pp.
24. Book Review, Workbook for Organic Chemistry:  Supplemental Problems and Solutions; Jenkins, Jerry; W.H. Freeman and Company:  New York, NY; 2011; 436 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2012, 89, 582.
23. Book Review, Physical Organic Chemistry; Butler, Kelly; Pacific Crest:  Lisle, IL; 2012; 136 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2012, 89, 582-583.
22. Book Review, Understanding Environmental Pollution, 3rd ed.; Hill, Marquita K.; Cambridge University Press:  New York, NY; 2011; 585 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2011, 89, 188.
21. Book Review, Environmental Chemistry, A Global Perspective, 3rd ed.; vanLoon, Gary W. and Duffy, Stephen J; Oxford University Press:  New York, NY; 2011; 545 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2011, 89, 189.
20. “The Turtle Quilt,” by David P. Pursell and Gabriel H. Pursell, pp. 26-29.  Flip Your Way to Fabulous Quilts, Donna Lynn Thomas; Martingale & Co.:  Bothell, WA, 2011.
19. Book Review, Organic Chemistry eBook, B. C. Sanctuary; MCH Multimedia:  Montreal, Canada; 2010, David P. Pursell.  Journal of Chemical Education, 2011, 88, 262-263.
18. “Engaging Science Students with Wireless Technology and Applications by Revisiting the Thayer Method of Teaching and Learning,” Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Joseph Sloop. Proceedings of the International Multi-Conference on Complexity, Informatics and Cybernetics, 2010, II, 303-308.
17. “Sustainable Development: Educational Programs Assessment as a Component of Simulation-Based Technology,” Anatoly Kurkovsky, Thomas Mundie, David Pursell.   Accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Frontiers in Education:  Computer Science and Computer Engineering, 2010, Las Vegas, NV.
16. “Engaging Science Students with Handheld Technology and Applications by Re-Visiting the Thayer Method of Teaching and Learning,” Julia Paredes, Richard L. Pennington, David P. Pursell, Joseph C. Sloop*, Mai Yin Tsoi, Georgia Journal of Science, 2010, 68, 186-195.
15. “Engaging Science Students with Wireless Technology and Applications by Re-Visiting the Thayer Method of Teaching and Learning,” Richard Pennington, David Pursell, Joseph Sloop.  Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2010, 8, 1-5.
14. “Information Technology and Environmental Sustainability for a Higher Education Institution,” Anatoly Kurkovsky, David Pursell.  Proceedings of the International Association of Science and Technology for Development, July 2010, 699-024.
13. Book Review, Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 9th ed.; Bettelheim, Frederick A.; Brown, William H.; Campbell, Mary K.; Farrell, Shawn O.; Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning:  Belmont, CA; 2010; 839 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2009, 86, 1274-1275.
12. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Science Instruction,” Deborah G. Sauder, Candace Timpte, Richard Pennington, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell.  Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Mulitmedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, 2009, 1, 3066-3071.
11. Book Review, General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 5th ed.; Stoker, H. Stephen; Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning:  Belmont, CA; 2010; 901 pp., David P. Pursell. Journal of Chemical Education, 2009, 86, 1274-1275.
10. “Adapting to student learning styles:  using cell phone technology in undergraduate science instruction,” Richard Pennington, Deborah G. Sauder, Candace Timpte, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell.  Proceedings of International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, 2009, Engineering Concepts, Relations, and Methodologies, 3, 1-5.
9. “Adapting to student learning styles:  using cell phone technology in organic chemistry instruction,” David P. Pursell.  Journal of Chemical Education, 2009, 86, 1219-1222.
8. “Enhancing Interdisciplinary, Mathematics, and Physical Science in an Undergraduate Life Science Program through Physical Chemistry,” David P. Pursell.  Cell Biology Education-Life Sciences Education, 2009, 8, 15-28.
7. “Predicted versus Actual Performance in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry and Implications for Student Advising,” David P. Pursell.  Journal of Chemical Education, 2007, 84, 1448-1453.
6. “Chlorine Adsorption Induced Structure and Energetics Change of Vinyl Chloride Physisorbed on Ag(111)”  David P. Pursell, John M. Vohs, and Hai-Lung Dai, Chemical Physics Letters, 2006, 432, 431-435.
5. “Photochemistry of Vinyl Chloride Physisorbed on Ag(111) through Molecular Anion Formation Induced by Substrate Electron Attachment,”  David P. Pursell and Hai-Lung Dai, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2006, 110, 10374-10382.
4. “Well-Planned Student Affiliates Trips:  Making the most of Professional Development and Social Opportunities,” David P. Pursell, In Chemistry: The Magazine for American Chemical Society Student Affiliates, 2005, 15 (2), 9-10.
3. “Adsorption Structure, Energetics, and Thermal Reactions of Vinyl Chloride on Ag(111),” David P. Pursell, Marie-Laure Bocque, John M. Vohs, Hai-Lung Dai, Surface Science, 2003, 522, 90-104.
2. “Layer-by-layer Structures in Ultra-thin films of Aniline and Pyridine on a Ag(111) Surface,”  M.C. Yang, T.J. Rockey, D. Pursell, and H.L. Dai, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2001, 105, 11945-11948.
1. “Advanced Warfighting Experiments in Prairie Warrior Exercises,” Margaret A. Fratzel and David P. Pursell, Military Review, 1996, 76, 17-19.

IX. Peer/Editor Reviewed Conference Presentations at GGC (since 2007)

112. “An Institutional Model for Increasing Faculty & Student Engagement through Research-Based Curricula,” Clay Runck, Allison D’Costa, Cindy Achat-Mendes, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor. Annual Meeting of the Association of Southern Biologists, Winston-Salem, N.C., March 24, 2023.
111. “Biofuel synthesis from waste oil and grease: characterization, blend performance, and combustion analysis,” Jasmin Mena, Corina Paun, Pedro Rodriguez-Romero, Thomas Rockey, Jessica Taza, Neelam Khan, Sang Park, David P. Pursell. Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Georgia College & State University, March 4, 2023.
110. “Biofuel synthesis, characterization, blend performance, and combustion analysis,” Jasmin Mena, Corina Paun, Pedro Rodriquez-Romero, Tyler Rockey, Jessica Taza, Neelam Khan, Sang Park, David P. Pursell. American Chemical Society Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, September 16, 2022.
109. “CUREs: Part of a holistic approach to learning, inclusivity, and sense of belonging in STEM education,” Clay Runck, Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, David P. Pursell, and Mohammad Jamoloodeen, Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, Little Rock, AR, March 2022.
108. “A systems model for improving student success & student retention in the school of science and technology, Judy Awong-Taylor, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso,Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, David P. Pursell, and Clay Runck, Fall Data Sharing Seminar, Office of Student Engagement and Success, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, November 2021.
107. “Legacy of a pandemic: Modifications made and lessons learned for future organic chemistry instruction,” Mary Beth Anzovino, Gilliam Rudd, Ajay Mallia, David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, August 2021. 
106. “STEM majors fail to take advantage of on-campus resources when at risk of not passing introductory courses in their major,” Charmita Burch, Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Judy Awong-Taylor, Conference on Academic Research in Education (CARE), Las Vegas, NV, June 2021.
105. “Lessons Learned: Successes and Challenges of Implementing a Systems Model for Improving Student Success & Student Retention,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, National Meeting of Accelerating Systematic Change Network (ASCN), June 2021.
104. “Biodiesel synthesis from campus waste oil and grease using a deep eutectic solvent: Fuel characterization, blend performance and combustion analysis,” Neelam Khan, Sang Park, Lorraine Kadima, Carlove Bourdeau, Evelyn Calina, C. Warren Edmunds, David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Apr 2021.
103. “Locally sustainable biodiesel production from waste cooking oil and grease using a deep eutectic solvent: characterization, thermal properties, and blend performance,” Neelam Khan, Sang Park, Lorraine Kadima, Carlove Bourdeau, Evelyn Calina, C. Warren Edmunds, David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Apr 2021.
102. “Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences: CUREs for closing the performance gap in under-prepared and under-represented groups in STEM fields,” Clay Runck, Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, David Pursell, 82nd Annual Meeting of Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB), Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2021.
101. “Research for ALL: CURE the undergraduate curriculum,” Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, Judy Awong-Taylor, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Tirza Leader, David Pursell, 82nd Annual Meeting of Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB), Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2021.
100. “Designing CURE Assessment,” Tirza Leader, Judy Awong-Taylor, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Clay Runck, Allison D’Costa, Chantell Anfuso, Daiid Pursell, 82nd Annual Meeting of Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB), Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2021.
99. “Course-embedded undergraduate research experiences: CUREs for closing the performance gap in under-prepared and under-represented groups in STEM fields,” Clay Runck, Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, David Pursell, Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, Jacksonville, FL. March 2020.
98. “Top reasons that science majors cite for withdrawing from STEM gateway courses,” Charmita Burch, Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, and Judy Awong-Taylor, 12th Annual Understanding Interventions that Broaden Participation in Science Careers, San Antonio, TX, March 2020.
97. “Biofuel synthesis from campus dining operations waste oil and grease using DES: characterization and combustion analysis,”  David P Pursell; Ajay Mallia; Sang Park; Neelam Khan; Evelyn Calina; Carlove Bourdeau; Lorraine Kadima, National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, March 2020.
96. “Top reasons that science majors cite for withdrawing from STEM gateway courses,” Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Charmita Burch, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, and Judy Awong-Taylor, Association of College and University Biology Educators Annual Meeting, Virtual, October 2020.
95. “Instructor-teaching style and strategies are top reasons that science majors cite as reasons for withdrawing from gateway courses in their major,” Latanya Hammonds-Odie, Charmita Burch, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, and Judy Awong-Taylor, 4th Annual Conference on Academic Research in Education, Las Vegas, February 2020.
94. “How effective are Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences?” Clay Runck, Allison D’Costa, Judy, Awong-Taylor, David Pursell, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Tirza Leader, American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2019 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, Chicago, IL, November 2019.
93. “Peer Supplemental Instruction: Enrichment of a high-impact practice to prom,” Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, Dave Pursell, Tirza Leader, Benjamin Shepler.  American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2019 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, Chicago, IL, November 2019.
92. “Synthesis and Characterization of Biofuel using Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES),” Izza Tirmizi, Ajay Mallia, David P. Pursell, Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Savannah, GA, October, 2019.
91. “Synthesis, characterization, analysis, and use of biofuel from campus dining operations waste oil and grease,” Carlove Bourdeau, Lorraine Kadima, Evelyn Calina, David P. Pursell, Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Savannah, GA, October, 2019.
90. “Synthesis and Characterization of Biofuel using Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES),” Izza Tirmizi, Ajay Mallia, David P. Pursell, Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium, American Chemical Society Georgia Section, Lawrenceville, GA, September, 2019.
89. “Physics/Chemistry Cross-Training Project,” Cynthia Woodbridge, Joseph Ametepe, and D. Pursell, Academy of Process Educators Annual Meeting,  Mobile, AL, June 2019.
88. “Institutional model for increasing student engagement through Course-embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs),” Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, Chantelle L. Anfuso, Allison R. D’Costa, David P Pursell, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, April 2019.
87. Transforming STEM Education using a Multipronged Systems Approach and High Impact Practices (HIPs),” Allison D’Costa, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Judy Awong-Taylor, Tirza Leader, Clay Runck, Chantelle Anfuso, David P. Pursell, Thomas Mundie, Accelerating Systematic Change Network, Transforming Institutions Conference, Pittsburg, PA, April 2019.
86. “Synthesis and analysis of biodiesel and its generator exhaust gases,” David P. Pursell, Aziza Ahmed, Rohit Arunachalam, Gautam Desai, Ajay Gill, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, November 2018.
85. “Synthesis, characterization, analysis, and use of biofuel from campus Chick-fil-A waste oil and grease, David P. Pursell, Neelam Khan, Seungjin Lee, Sang Hyuck Park, Kathryn Zimmermann, Anirudh Velundhandi, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Augusta, GA, November 2018.
84. “Undergraduate Research for All:  Addressing the Elephant in the Room,”  Juidy Awong-Taylor, Tom Mundie, Clay Runck, Allison D’Costa, David P. Pursell, Tirza Leader, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, University System of Georgia STEM Summit, Statesboro, GA, October 2018.
83. “Implementing a Unique Peer Supplemental Instruction Program at an Access Institution,” Benjamin Shepler, Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor, Christopher Brown, Jamye Curry Savage, Allison D’Costa, Sonal Dekhane, Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Tirza Leader, Katherine Pinzon, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Rashad Simmons, Elizabeth Sudduth, Thomas Mundie,   Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, August 2018.
82. “Engendering a Culture of STEM Learning with a Unique Peer Supplemental Instruction Model,” Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor, Christopher Brown, Jamye Curry Savage, Sonal Dekhane, Allison D’Costa, Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Tirza Leader, Katherine Pinzon, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Elizabeth Sudduth, Rashad Simmons, Benjamin Shepler, Thomas Mundie, annual School of Science and Technology STEM Symposium (poster), Stone Mountain, GA, May 2018.
81. “Engendering a culture of STEM Learning with a Unique Peer Supplemental Instruction model,” Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor, Christopher Brown, Jamye Curry Savage, Sonal Dekhane, Allison D’Costa, Jennifer Hurst- Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Tirza Leader, Katherine Pinzon, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Elizabeth Sudduth, Rashad Simmons, Benjamin Shepler, Thomas Mundie, annual meeting of Association of Southeastern Biologists (poster), Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 2018.
80. “A HIP (High-Impact Practice) Systems Approach to Institutional Reform of STEM Education,” Thomas Mundie, Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, American Association of Colleges & Universities  Transforming STEM Higher Education: Confirming the Authority of Evidence, Atlanta, GA, November 2018.
79. “An Institutional Model for Increasing Student and Faculty Engagement: A High Impact Practices (HIPs) Approach,”  Thomas Mundie, Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Bernadette Peiffer,Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, University System of Georgia Summer STEM Symposium, Atlanta, GA, May 2018.
78. “Physics/Physical Chemistry Faculty Cross Training Project”, Cynthia Woodbridge, Joseph Ametepe, David P. Pursell, University of South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL, May 2018.
77. Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from waste oil and grease and characterization of its combustion exhaust when used as fuel,” Matthew Derosa, Anirudh Veludhandi, Neelam Khan, Seungjin Lee, Sang Park, David P. Pursell, Kathryn Zimmermann, Georgia Academy of Science Annual Conference, Carrolton, GA April 2018.
76. “Physics/Physical Chemistry Faculty Cross Training Project”, Cynthia Woodbridge, Joseph Ametepe, David P. Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence Teaching and Learning Day Symposium, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2018.
75. “Physics/Physical Chemistry Faculty Cross Training Project”, Cynthia Woodbridge, Joseph Ametepe, David P. Pursell, Southern Atlantic Coast Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Dalton, GA, March, 2018.
74. “Engendering a Culture of STEM Learning with a Unique Peer Supplemental Instruction Model,” Cindy Achat-Mendes, Chantelle Anfuso, Judy Awong-Taylor, Christopher Brown, Jamye Curry Savage, Sonal Dekhane, Allison D’Costa, Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Tirza Leader, Katherine Pinzon, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Elizabeth Sudduth, Rashad Simmons, Benjamin Shepler, Thomas Mundie, Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting, Myrtle Beach, SC, March 2018.
73. “Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from waste oil and grease from the campus Chick-fil-A restaurant,” Neelam Khan, Sang Park, David P. Pursell, Kathryn Zimmermann, South East Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, November 2017.
72. “Enhancing the STEM pipeline by engaging underrepresented, low-income high school students in summer research at a 4-year public college via ACS Project SEED,” Ajay Mallia, Neville Forlemu, David P. Pursell, South East Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, November 2017.
71. “Achieving faculty diversity: Strategic and intentional,” Patrice Bell, C. Douglas Johnson, David P. Pursell, South East Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Charlotte, NC, November 2017.
70. “Analysis of GGC Dining Operations Waste Oil and Grease (O&G) for use as Biofuel,” Syed Hyder, Ahlo Ko, Henry Montoya, Neelam Khan, Sang H. Park, David P. Pursell, Kathryn Zimmermann, American Chemical Society Georgia Section Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, October 2017.
69. “Leveraging student interest in environmental topics for undergraduate research in an interdisciplinary environmental research cluster,” David P. Pursell, Kathryn Zimmermann, Neelam Khan, Sang H. Park, American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2017.
68. “Improving Retention in STEM Majors via Integrated Biology and Chemistry Curriculum,” Ying Guo, Pat Uelmen Huey, David P. Pursell, University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference: Best Practices for Promoting Engaged Student Learning, Athens, GA, April 2017.
67. “Improving Retention in STEM Majors via Integrated Biology and Chemistry Curriculum,” Ying Guo, Pat Uelmen Huey, David P. Pursell, University System of Georgia Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference, Savannah, GA, March 2017.
66. “Achieving Faculty Diversity: Strategic and Intentional,” Patrice Bell, David P. Pursell, C. Douglas Johnson, American Association of Colleges and Universities Diversity, Learning and Student Success:  Voices Leading Change, Jacksonville, FL, March 2017.
65. “A Preliminary Analysis of Waste Oil and Grease from the Campus Chick-fil-A for use as Biofuel,” Syed A. Hyder, Blake Lindner, Ahla Ko, Uchechi Egejuru, Neelam Khan, Sang H. Park, Kathryn Zimmermann, and David P. Pursell, Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Young Harris, GA, March 2017.
64. “Promoting Cultural Change in STEM Fields: How STEM Faculty and Teaching and Learning Centers can collaborate to Incentivize Faculty to Reform Undergraduate STEM Education,” David P. Pursell, Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Thomas Mundie, Clay Runck, Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Development Consortium, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2017.
63. “Does Course Scheduling and Student Engagement Strategies Positively Impact Student Performance and Learning?”, Neville Y. Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, David P. Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2017.
62. “Enhancing Interdisciplinary Attitudes and Achievement via an Integrated Biology and Chemistry Curriculum,” Pat Huey, Ying Guo, David P. Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2017.
61. “Physics-Physical Chemistry Faculty Cross-training:  Principles of Physics II & Principles of Chemistry I,” Joseph Ametepe, David Pursell, Cynthia M. Woodbridge, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2017.
60. “Impact of Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences on Student Engagement & Performance:  A 5-Year Study,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Thomas Mundie, American Association of Colleges and Universities National Conference on Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education: Implications for 21st-Century Society, Boston, MA, November 2016.
59. “Predictive Measures and Real-Time Interventions for Nursing Chemistry Students,” David P. Pursell, Neville Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, STEMtech National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, November 2016.
58. “Mathematics Competency through Dimensional Analysis for Nursing Chemistry Students,” David P. Pursell, Neville Y. Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, STEMtech National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, November 2016.
57. “Variation of dimensional analysis to enhance problem solving for nursing chemistry students,” David P. Pursell, Neville Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Columbia, SC, October 2016.
56. “Nursing chemistry course scheduling and student performance: Implications for administrators and students,” Neville Forlemu, Leonard Anagho, David P. Pursell, Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Columbia, SC, October 2016.
55. “Developing and Implementing Course Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs),” Allison D’Costa, Clay Runck, David P. Pursell, Judy Awong-Taylor, University System of Georgia STEM Summit, Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, August 2016.
54. “GGC’s STEM Initiative: 4-year Undergraduate Research and Creative Experience (4YrURCE) & Service Learning Internship,” Clay Runck, David Pursell, Allison D’Costa, Judy Awong-Taylor, Tirza Leader, Bernadette Peiffer, Patrick Smallwood, and Thomas Mundie,” University System of Georgia STEM Summit, Middle Georgia State University, Macon, GA, August 2016.
53. “Institutional Impact of Scaling-up Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs),” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison R. D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Thomas Mundie, David P. Pursell, Clay Runck, Science and Math Teaching Imperative/Network of STEM Education Centers (SMTI/NSEC) 2016 National Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 2016.
52. “Using Course-Embedded Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) to Build and Sustain High Student Engagement in STEM Fields at Georgia Gwinnett College,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Allison D’Costa, Patrick Smallwood, and Thomas Mundie, Association of Southern Biologists Annual Meeting, Charlotte, NC, March 2016.
51. “Integrative Learning in the Practice: Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 1212K) & Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1107K),” Pat Uelmen Huey, Ying Guo, David P. Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2016.
50. “A Variation of Dimensional Analysis to Enhance Program Solving for Nursing Chemistry Students,” David P. Pursell, Neville Y. Forlemu, Leonard E. Anagho, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2016.
49. “The Impact of Class Length (1.25 Hrs. vs. 3 Hrs.) on Student Success and Performance in Survey of Chemistry I,” Neville Y. Forlemu, Leonard E. Anagho, David P. Pursell, Georgia Gwinnett College Center for Teaching Excellence:  Teaching and Learning Day, Lawrenceville, GA, March 2016.
48. “Building and Sustaining High Student Engagement in STEM Fields:  Using a Discipline-Specific Course-embedded Research Model (4YURCE) and, Service Learning Internships” Clay Runck, Bernadette Peiffer, Allison D’Costa, David Pursell, Tirza Leader, Judy Awong-Taylor, Thomas Mundie, and Patrick Smallwood, Georgia Scholarship of STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, Statesboro, GA, March 2016.
47. “Promoting Cultural Change: Using Mini-Grants to Incentivize Faculty to Reform Undergraduate STEM Education,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Clay Runck, Tirza Leader, Allison D’Costa, David Pursell, Thomas Mundie, American Association of Colleges and Universities National Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 2015.
46. “Promoting Cultural Change: Using Mini-Grants to Incentivize Faculty to Reform Undergraduate STEM Education,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Tirza Leader, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Thomas Mundie, American Association of Colleges and Universities National Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 2015.
45. “Attaining Chemistry Faculty Diversity:  A Case Study at a Public, Four-Year Liberal Arts College,” David P. Pursell, Patrice Bell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 2015.
44. “Attaining Chemistry Faculty Diversity:  A Case Study at a Public, Four-Year Liberal Arts College,” David P. Pursell, Patrice Bell, Chemical Education (ChemEd) Conference, Kennesaw, GA, July 2015.
43. Using Size Averaging to Evaluate Heavy Metal Accumulation in Shells of Asiatic clams (Corbicula fluminea) as Biomarkers for Environmental Toxicity, Trisha Cardillo, David P. Pursell, and Erin L. Quinlan, Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN, April 2015.
42. “Enhancing Student Engagement and Student Learning in STEM Fields at GGC through Course-Embedded Research and Service Learning Internships, An Update,” (poster) Judy Awong-Taylor, Thomas Mundie, Clay Runck, Allison D/Costa, David P. Pursell, Tirza Leader, Bernadette Peiffer, Georgia Scholarship of STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, Statesboro, GA, March 2015.
41. “Monitoring undergraduate research outcomes: Designing effective assessments,” Tirza Leader, Clay Runck, David Pursell, Allison D’Costa, Greta Giles, Judy Awong-Taylor, Thomas Mundie, Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Annual Conference, Washington, DC, June 2014.
40. “A Preliminary Elemental Analysis of the Organ systems of the Fetal Pig via Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, M.M. Quick, A. Ahmed, S. Hudson, J. Solomon, and D.P. Pursell, Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Augusta, GA, March 2014.
39. “Integrating Authentic Undergraduate Research Experiences Throughout the 4-yr Curriculum: A Course-Embedded Model,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Thomas Mundie, David Pursell, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) Transforming STEM Education Conference, San Diego, CA, November 2013.
38. “Information Technology Students Development of Mobile Apps for Chemistry Students,” David P. Pursell, Mai Yin Tsoi, Sonal Dekhane, STEMtech Conference 2013, Atlanta, GA, October 2013.
37. “Course-Embedded Research and Service Learning Internships-GGC’s High Impact Practices for Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning in STEM Fields,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Greta Giles, Thomas Mundie, David Pursell, Clay Runck, Georgia STEM SoTL Conference, Statesboro, GA, March 2013.
36. “Synthesis, Characterization, and Microbial Testing of the Sulfa Drug 4-amino-N-p-tolylbenzendesulfonamide for Potential Use as an Inexpensive Antibiotic,” Shonell D. McBain, Chelsea Appling, David P. Pursell, Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Valdosta, GA, March 2013.
35. “Innovative Faculty Roles at a 21st Century Campus – A Case Study,” Thomas Mundie, David P. Pursell, Deborah Sauder, Judy Awong-Taylor, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January 2013.
34. “Mobile Learning in Organic Chemistry: Discussion of the Student’s Role in the 21st Century Classroom,” Mai Yin Tsoi, Patrick Coppock, Julia Paredes, Sang Park, Richard Pennington, David P. Pursell, Joseph C. Sloop, and David Gabrell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2012.
33. “Engaging Students via the Thayer Method of Instruction in a GOB Class at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC),” Leonard E. Anagho and David P. Pursell, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), Pennsylvania State University, PA, July 2012.
32. “Implementing a 4-year Undergraduate Research Experience for All STEM Students: a School of Science & Technology Initiative at Georgia Gwinnett College,” J. Awong-Taylor, A. D’Costa, G. Giles, T. Mundie, D. P. Pursell, and C. Runck, Interactive Session presented at the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) 2012 National Conference, Leveraging Uncertainty: Toward a New Generation of Undergraduate Research, Ewing, NJ, June 2012.
31. “Enhancing Research Skills and Attitudes in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry via Organic Synthesis,” P. Coppock, J. Paredes, R. Pennington, D. Pursell, J. Sloop, M. Tsoi, Regional STEM Institute of Teaching and Learning, Athens, GA, April 2012.
30. “Enhancing Research Skills and Attitudes in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry via Organic Synthesis,” P. Coppock, J. Paredes, R. Pennington, D. Pursell, J. Sloop, M. Tsoi, USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Helen, GA, April 2012.
29. “Using STEM Mini-Grants to Develop Student Critical Thinking Abilities through Project-Based Laboratory Experiences,” Judy Awong-Taylor, Allison D’Costa, Greta Giles, Thomas Mundie, David P. Pursell, Clay Runck, Melinda Carlson*, Hope Tranberg*, Casey Wasinger*, Paula Wortel* (*GGC Student), USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Helen, GA, April 2012.
28. “The Organic Chemistry iTouch Project at Georgia Gwinnett College,” Julia E. Barker Paredes, Richard L. Pennington, David P. Pursell, Joseph Sloop, Joseph, Mai Yin Tsoi, International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, April 2012.
27. “Incorporating Research into STEM Courses with the 4-year Undergraduate Research Experience Initiative.” J. Awong-Taylor, A. D’Costa, G. Giles, T. Mundie, D. P. Pursell, and C. Runck, Georgia Scholarship of STEM Teaching and Learning Conference, Statesboro, GA, March 2012.
26. “A Preliminary Report of Chemical Analysis via Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy of a Campus Ecosystem during Intense Construction Activity,” N.C. Deans, S.C. Ryal, C. Abraha, N. Jopra, D.P. Pursell,  Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Kennesaw, GA, March 2012.
25. “Incorporating the iPod Touch Device in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry: Reflections, Observations, and Discussions on Going Mobile,” M. Tsoi, S. Dekhane, J. Paredes, R. Pennington, D. Pursell, J. Sloop, University System of Georgia Annual Computing Conference, Rock Eagle, GA, October 2011.
24. “How to Develop, Implement, and Assess Mobile Learning at an Undergraduate Institution,” David P. Pursell, ½ day workshop seminar for the National Meeting of Educause, Philadelphia, PA, October 2011.
23. “Development, use, and assessment of organic course content materials on mobile handheld devices,” Sonal Dekhane, David Gabrell, Julia Paredes, Richard Pennington, David P. Pursell, Gautam Saha, Joseph C. Sloop, and Mai Yin Tsoi, National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Denver, CO, August 2011.
22. “Using the Apple iTouch Device for Learning in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry,” David P. Pursell, Mai Yin Tsoi, Richard Pennington, Joseph C. Sloop, National Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, San Francisco, CA, March 2011.
21. “Developing an Architecture of Vertically Integrated Student Learning Outcomes:  Institution to Course,” David P. Pursell, Juliana Lancaster, Thomas Mundie, Candace Timpte, invited presentation at the Connections 2011 Conference:  Improving Teaching and Learning through Assessment, Blacksburg, VA, February 2011.
20. “Symbiotic Learning with Apple’s iTouch:  Organic Chemistry and Software Development,” M.Y. Tsoi, Sonal Dekhane, David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 2010.
19. “Engaging students in science courses by re-visiting the Thayer method,” Joseph C. Sloop, David P. Pursell, Richard Pennington, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 2010.
18. “Engaging general, organic, and biochemistry (GOB) chemistry students by re-visiting the Thayer Method of teaching and learning,” Richard Pennington, Joseph C. Sloop, David P. Pursell, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Denton, TX, August 2010.
17. “Information Technology and Environmental Sustainability for a Higher Education Institution,” Anatoly Kurkovsky, David Pursell, the International Conference on Environmental Management and Engineering, Alberta, Canada, July 2010.
16. “Sustainable Development: Educational Programs Assessment as a Component of Simulation-Based Technology,” Anatoly Kurkovsky, Thomas Mundie, David Pursell, International Conference on Frontiers in Education:  Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Las Vegas, NV, July 2010.
15. “Engaging Science Students with Wireless Technology and Applications by re-visitng the Thayer Method of Teaching and Learning,” Joseph C. Sloop, Richard Pennington, David P. Pursell, EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2010.
14. “Engaging Science Students with Wireless Technology and Applications by Re-visitng the Thayer Method of Teaching and Learning,” Joseph C. Sloop, Richard Pennington, David P. Pursell, International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies, Orlando, FL, April 2010.
13. “Using Cell Phones to Develop a Learning Community in Undergraduate Science Instruction,” David P. Pursell, Candace Timpte, Deborah G. Sauder, Richard Pennington, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Barker Paredes, National Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, PA, March 2010.
12. “Can Cell Phones Enhance Student Success?” Deborah Sauder, Julia Paredes, Richard Pennington, Candace Timpte, Mai Yin Tsoi, David P. Pursell, Georgia Southern University “SoTL Commons” Conference, Statesboro, GA, March 2010.
11. “Engaging students in science courses by re-visiting the Thayer Method,” R. Pennington, David P. Pursell, Joseph C. Sloop, Georgia Conference on College & University Teaching, Kennesaw, GA, February 2010.
10. “Developing an Architecture of Vertically Integrated Student Learning Outcomes:  Institution to Course,” David P. Pursell, Juliana Lancaster, Thomas Mundie, Candace Timpte, Roundtable Facilitators at the 2009 Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, December 2009.
9. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phones in Organic Chemistry Instruction,” David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 2009.
8. “Adapting to student learning styles:  Using cell phone technology in chemistry and biology class,” Mai-Yin Tsoi, Candace Timpte, Deborah Sauder, Richard Pennington, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell, International ChemEd Conference, Radford, VA, August 2009.
7. “Adapting to student learning styles:  using cell phone technology in undergraduate science instruction,” Richard Pennington, Deborah G. Sauder, Candace Timpte, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell, International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation, Orlando, FL, July 2009.
6. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Science Instruction,” Deborah G. Sauder, Candace Timpte, Richard Pennington, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Honolulu, HI, June 2009.
5. “Adapting to student learning styles:  using cell phone technology in undergraduate biology, chemistry, and biochemistry instruction,” Julia Paredes, Mai Yin Tsoi, Candace Timpte, Deborah Sauder, Richard Pennington, David P. Pursell.  EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2009.
4. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Science Instruction,” Candace Timpte, Deborah G. Sauder, Richard Pennington, Mai Yin Tsoi, Julia Paredes, David P. Pursell.  16th Georgia Conference On College & University Teaching, Kennesaw, GA, February 2009.
3. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Class,” David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society South East Regional Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 2008.
2. “Adapting to Student Learning Styles:  Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Class,” David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2008.
1. “Predicted versus Actual Performance in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry and Implications for Student Advising,” David P. Pursell, American Chemical Society South East Regional Meeting, Greenville, SC, October 2007.