Mark Baillie

Dr. Mark Baillie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He also serves as Director of the STRIVE Program and the Mobile Institute on Scientific Teaching (MoSI) Workshop. His research focuses on Chemistry Education Research and Institutional Change Research, exploring how faculty training, teaching strategies, and student backgrounds impact STEM success. He holds a PhD in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry from Emory University and a BS from Bucknell University.

Education highlights include a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Chemical Biology at EPFL (Switzerland), an Emory University NSF Fellowship, and a Six Sigma Green Belt from General Electric. His work bridges educational innovation with organic chemistry expertise, addressing barriers to equitable STEM participation through programs like Learning Assistant initiatives and evidence-based teaching workshops.

Research trends show a transition from medicinal chemistry (e.g., Enigmol anti-cancer agents) to STEM education analytics, using machine learning for classroom monitoring. Awards include multiple Student Faculty Appreciation Awards and recognition as a Rising Star in STEM education. His Baillie Research Group collaborates on institutional reforms and active learning frameworks, emphasizing student mindset and belongingness in STEM retention.

• Key Awards:
  • Student Faculty Appreciation Award 2023
  • NSF Graduate Fellowship (2007–2008)
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2006)
• Advising/Grants: Leads workshops and programs without explicit grant mentions in provided texts.
• Labs/Teams: Directs the Baillie Research Group, focusing on education research and institutional change.