About
Angelia Gibson is a Professor of Chemistry at Maryville College, teaching Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and General Chemistry. She co-directs the Scots Science Scholars program, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, which has increased STEM graduation rates and student leadership in organizations like the Student Government Association, Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society, and the American Chemical Society.
- Education: B.S. in Biology (1993), Ph.D. in Biochemistry (1998) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Her research focuses on structural biology (protein-protein interactions) and STEM education strategies. She developed interdisciplinary courses like US Food and Drug Laws and Health and Wealth Disparities, integrating societal impacts into science education. Previously, she worked as a medical writer and editor at Physicians Education Resource (PER) and Cancer Information Group (CIG), contributing to peer-reviewed oncology journals.
Scientific Awards:
- Howard Hughes Postdoctoral Fellow
