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Laura Walther serves as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Asbury University since 2000, holding dual administrative roles as Stockroom Supervisor and Chemistry Safety Officer in the Walt and Rowena Shaw Collaborative Learning Center (CLC Room 243).
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Kentucky
- M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from Eastern Kentucky University
- B.A. in Chemistry from Asbury College (1991)
Dr. Walther specializes in analytical chemistry methodology with applications in environmental and forensic contexts. She actively extends departmental outreach through on-campus chemistry labs for homeschooled students, drawing from her own homeschooling experience. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes catalyzing student 'aha!' moments through hands-on laboratory experiences in Analytical Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Forensic Science courses.
Scholarly output centers on her 2001 Master's thesis developing SPE and GC-MS methods for pyrethrin quantitation in consumer products, representing contributions to analytical method development and environmental contaminant analysis.
No scientific awards were documented in available materials.
As an educator, she maintains close mentorship relationships with students—several affectionately calling her 'mom'—while prioritizing laboratory safety compliance through continuous regulation monitoring. Her advising approach integrates academic guidance with personal development, reflecting her self-described 'innately maternal' teaching style.
Dr. Walther oversees all chemistry stockroom operations and enforces safety protocols across departmental laboratories, maintaining her office in CLC Room 243 where she conducts homeschool chemistry programs.
