Asmira Alagic

Asmira Alagic, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Saint Louis University. She is affiliated with the School of Science and Engineering and holds the Banapu Endowed Professorship (2024). Dr. Alagic specializes in integrating entrepreneurial-minded learning (EML) into undergraduate STEM education, particularly in large freshman-level chemistry courses. Her work emphasizes fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovation readiness for postgraduate challenges.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Saint Louis University (2014)
• B.S. in Biochemistry, Lindenwood University (2008)

Her research also addresses student well-being by developing curricula that counteract detrimental mindsets like perfectionism and impostor phenomenon, promoting a growth mindset. She has received multiple awards, including the SSE Faculty Service Award (2024), KEEN Rising Star (2023), and the Avis E. Meyer Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (2020).

Dr. Alagic teaches courses such as General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Lab, and Introduction to Chemical Literature. She is based at Monsanto Hall, Room 202, Saint Louis University.