Susan Crane

Susan Crane is a Lecturer and Chemistry Lab Manager at Mount St. Joseph University, affiliated with the Biomedical & Natural Sciences school and the Chemistry Department. She teaches General Chemistry 1 and 2, including lab components, and courses in General, Organic, and Biochemistry.

• Education:
  • B.S., Warren Wilson College
  • M.A.T., Western Carolina University

Susan specializes in chemistry education, focusing on developing first-year chemistry labs that emphasize critical thinking, laboratory skills, and written communication. Her work bridges chemistry with applications in industry, environmental science, health, and everyday experiences, aiming to make the subject accessible to students from diverse majors.

In her role as a lab manager, Susan oversees the design and implementation of laboratory components for chemistry courses, ensuring alignment with lecture topics and fostering student engagement.