Shuneize E. Slater

Dr. Shuneize E. Slater serves as both Dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences and Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she teaches Introductory, General, and Organic Chemistry courses emphasizing critical thinking development for data-driven career readiness.

Her research program centers on medicinal chemistry, specifically synthesizing non-psychoactive cannabinoid analogs with selective anti-cancer activity. This work bridges organic synthesis and oncology to develop safer therapeutics by eliminating cannabis-associated psychoactive effects while retaining tumor-targeting properties.

No scientific awards were documented in available materials. Dr. Slater highlights mentoring students toward healthcare and scientific careers as her primary teaching motivation, stating: "watching students develop into active thinkers... helps create future doctors, scientists, and pharmacists." As Dean, she actively advocates for faculty and student resources to maintain academic excellence. No laboratory facilities or research team structures were described.