Rebecca Loy

Rebecca Loy is a Senior Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Boston University. She coordinates organic chemistry laboratory courses (CH 203/204/214) and teaches lectures. Her office is located in SCI 358, and she can be reached at rnloy@bu.edu.

Education

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Harvard University, 2009 (Advisor: Professor Eric N. Jacobsen)
• B.S. in Chemistry with honors, University of California, Berkeley
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Michigan, 2009-2012 (Advisor: Professor Melanie S. Stanford)

Research Interests

Her research and academic contributions focus on Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry, highlighted by her receipt of the Stereochemistry GRC Award. She is also recognized for teaching excellence, including the Merck Index Award from UC Berkeley.

Awards

• Stereochemistry GRC Award for Exceptional Accomplishments in Organic Chemistry (2008)
• Chair’s Award, Harvard University (2004)
• Merck Index Award, UC Berkeley

Teaching and Mentorship

Rebecca has advised students during her postdoctoral training but currently has no listed graduate advisees. Her teaching activities emphasize hands-on laboratory instruction in organic chemistry.