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Lydia Lee Maggio serves as an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Millsaps College, concurrently holding leadership roles as Director of Pre-Health, Chair of the Department of Public Health, and Chair of the Department of Physics. She provides comprehensive guidance to pre-health students across medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and therapy disciplines while enhancing Millsaps' reputation as Mississippi's premier institution for health-related career preparation.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi
- B.S. in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Certified) from Mississippi College
- B.A. in Modern Languages from Mississippi College
Dr. Maggio's research spans Polymer Chemistry, Optical Detection Methods, and Non-linear Dynamics, applied through teaching in Introductory Physics, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Freshman Writing, and Nutrition. Her problem-solving approach, inspired by childhood Nancy Drew adventures, frames physical chemistry as scientific detective work to solve complex molecular puzzles.
No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.
As Pre-Health Director, she oversees student advising, internship development, and innovative outreach programs including pre-health interview workshops and pre-engineering hands-on activities. Her initiatives focus on curriculum enhancement and professional readiness without specific grant details mentioned.
She actively cultivates practical skill development through pre-health/pre-engineering community outreach programs, establishing partnerships with healthcare institutions to provide real-world experience for students pursuing health-related careers.
