Lauren Warning

Lauren Warning is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry within the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She serves as the Director of the Chemistry Discovery Center, focusing on innovative educational strategies.

• Ph.D., Rice University (2021)
• B.S., Muhlenberg College (2016)

Her research spans two domains: Chemical Education and Nanophotonics. In education, she explores collaborative learning, standards-based grading, and virtual labs to enhance chemistry instruction. In nanotechnology, her work involves chiral nanorod aggregation and nanophotonic sensing methods. She teaches foundational courses like CHEM 101/102 and oversees undergraduate learning assistantships.

Recent scholarly work highlights her dual focus. A 2024 study proposed specifications-based grading in organic chemistry, while 2022 research introduced interactive virtual labs. Earlier 2022 and 2021 publications addressed nanophotonic sensing and chiral nanomaterials, respectively. Despite her interdisciplinary contributions, no scientific awards are publicly listed in the provided text.