Samantha M. F. Cass

Samantha M. F. Cass is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University. She teaches introductory chemistry courses, including LB155, LB171, LB172, LB172L, and senior seminars in quantitative science.

Education

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Michigan State University
• B.S. in Chemistry from Grand Valley State University

Research Interests

• Focus on chemical education, integrating teaching and research to enhance student learning.
• Development of the INQUIRE program for quantitative and integrative reasoning in undergraduate education.

Scientific Awards

• Graduating Lyman Briggs Seniors faculty achievement award (2014, 2018)
• Adams Academy fellowship (2014–2015)
• STEM Gateway fellowship (2016–2018)

Grants & Collaborations

• Co-PI on SPRING 3: Scholarship Program for Retaining, Inspiring, and eNabling Graduates (2016)
• Co-PI on S3 Grant: Future Design Artifact Studio (2017)
• Mentor in the SUTL (Scholarship of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning) fellow program (2018–2020)