LaVetta Appleby

LaVetta Appleby is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Natural Sciences department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lawrence Technological University (LTU), where she has taught since 1996. She instructs undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses and has developed hybrid online versions of several courses, including Fundamentals of Chemistry and courses for the MSE curriculum.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University (with research experience at Dow Corning)
• Master of Science in Chemistry, Michigan State University, 1996

Appleby's research interests focus on chemical education and computational chemistry. She has been instrumental in developing online chemistry courses and has received funding for educational initiatives aimed at improving student learning outcomes.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• College of Arts & Sciences Deans Award for Academic Excellence (2010-2011)

She is actively involved in student mentorship and professional outreach:

• Faculty advisor: Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Co-faculty advisor: Phi Beta Sigma fraternity
• Active participant: Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP)

Her grant activities include:

• ITEST Grantee, PURSE Program, National Science Foundation (2009-2011)
• VITRC Grantee, Online Course Development, Lawrence Technological University (2005)