Paul Craig

Dr. Paul Craig is a Professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at RIT's College of Science. He holds a B.S. from Oral Roberts University and a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on molecular visualization, computational biochemistry, and STEM education, with notable contributions to the BASIL CURE initiative and Python scripting workshops for biochemistry education. He has led the development of simulation tools like Electro2D-Tandem MS and JBioFramework, and co-founded the Human Visualization Project, a multidisciplinary effort to create 3D anatomical models.

Education: B.S. in Chemistry (1979, Oral Roberts University); Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry (1985, University of Michigan); Postdoctoral studies at Henry Ford Hospital (1985-1988).

Research interests emphasize integrating computational methods and wet-lab techniques to advance biochemistry education. He actively promotes inclusive environments for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in scientific research. Recent work includes NSF-funded projects to expand the BASIL CURE program and develop Python-based educational resources.

Grants: $588,000 NSF grant (2023) for expanding BASIL CURE nationally. Lab teams include collaborators across RIT's colleges in science, engineering, and art/design.

Labs/Teams: BASIL CURE Consortium, Human Visualization Project, JBioFramework Development Group, and Python Scripting for Biochemistry Initiative.