Baton Rouge State University
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PO Box *****, Baton Rouge, LA ***** 225-***-**** **********@*****.***
Education
PhD, Organic and Organometallic Chemistry, Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, LA Aug. 2002-May 2009
Research: Synthesized alpha-methlylene-gamma-butyrolactones derivatives
utilizing the hetero Pauson-Khand reaction/ Creating jasmonic acid and
methyl jasmonate also using the hetero Pauson-Khand cycloaddition
Dissertation: The Syntheses of Methyl Jasmonate and Analogs of Alpha-
Methlylene-Gamma-Butyrolactone utilizing Titanium Mediated
Cyclocarbonylation.
BS, Chemistry, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., May
2002
Research Interests
To help create products in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry through
the synthesis of small molecules
Research Experience
Graduate Researcher, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Jan. 2003-
May 2009
Advisor: William Crowe, PhD
Developed novel, efficient strategies for the synthesis of molecular
targets of biologically active natural products and their analogs.
Utilized a new Allenic Hetero Pauson-Khand cycloaddition for the
preparation of alpha-methlylene-gamma-butyrolactone structural building
blocks. Supervised an undergraduate student and assisted him with his
research and demonstrated proper laboratory techniques to another student
who was interested in attending graduate school. Developed an alternate
route for the synthesis of jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate utilizing the
Hetero Pauson-Khand cycloaddition to create a lactone intermediate which
makes this approach novel.
Undergraduate Researcher, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas,
U.S.V.I. Aug. 2001-May 2002
Advisor: Ralph Isovitsch, PhD
Synthesized organometallic compounds for use as electrochemical sensors
Summer Research Internship, Purdue University, Purdue, IN June 2001-July
2001
Advisor: Natalia Dudareva, PhD
Used RNA-interface to determine if the conversion of benzaldehyde to
benzoic acid in fragrant flowers such as Petunias can be stopped. The
benzaldehyde to benzoic acid conversion was also a small step in an
untheorized chemical pathway from L-phenylalanine to methyl benzoate
Undergraduate and Summer Researcher, University of the Virgin Islands, St.
Croix, USVI Feb. 1998-Aug. 1998
Advisor: Thomas Zimmerman, PhD
Attempted to develop tissue culture media to regenerate Passiflora species,
passion fruit from tendrils and leaf species using various plant growth
regulators
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Aug. 2002-
May 2009
. General Chemistry Laboratory
. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Prepped students with background information for each experiment.
Proctored quizzes and exams, as well as graded lab reports
Technical Skills
Proficient in the utilization of structural characterization instruments:
. 250 MHz, 300 MHz & 400 MHz NMR, Infrared Spectroscope (IR), all
aspects of fume-hood operations including cannulations, manifold
manipulations and vacuum pump manipulations, and the use of a dry box
and Schlneck glass techniques to handle air- & moisture-sensitive
organometallic compounds and reagents.
Worked with diverse synthetic transformations:
. oxidations, hydro-boration oxidations, wittig reactions, lactonization
with titanium, alkylations, grinard additions, Reike Zinc preparation,
gamma-pentadienylations and metallecene insertions.
Experienced in the usage of computer applications:
. data bases and Microsoft Office, CHEMOFFICE PRO, Sci-Finder and Web of
Science.
Presentations and Publications
Manuscript In Submission:
Kelley, A. T.; Ngunjiri, J. N.; Serem, W.; Lawrence, S. O.; Yu, J-J.;
Crowe, W.; Garno, J. C. Applying AFM-based nanofabrication for measuring
the thickness of nanopatterns: The role of headgroups in the vertical self-
assembly of ?-functionalizedn-alkanethiols, Accepted to Langmuir, 2010.
Lawrence, Steve: Crowe, William E. Titanium Catalyzed Hetero Pauson-Khand
Carbonylation of Alpha-Methylene-Gamma-Butyrolactones and Methyl Jasmonate.
Abstracts of Papers, NOBCChE 2010 Southwest Regional Conference, Baton
Rouge, LA. United States, March 13, 2010
Lawrence, Steve: Crowe, William E. The Total Synthesis of Jasmonic Acid and
Methyl Jasmonate. Abstracts of Papers, 235th Annual NOBCChE National
Meeting, New Orleans, LA. United States, April 06-10, 2008
Lawrence, Steve: Crowe, William E. The Total Synthesis of Jasmonic Acid and
Methyl Jasmonate. Abstracts of Papers, 34th Annual NOBCChE National
Meeting, Orlando, FL. United States, April 01-07, 2007
Lawrence, Steve: Crowe, William E. The Total Synthesis of Jasmonic Acid and
Methyl Jasmonate. Abstracts of Papers, 62nd SouthWest ACS Regional Meeting,
Houston, TX. United States, October 19-22, 2006
Lawrence, Steve; Appeaning, Maria: Crowe, William E. New Allenic Hetero-
Pauson-Khand Cycloaddition for the Preparation of the alpha-methylene-gamma-
butyrolactone Structural Building Block. Abstracts of Papers, 228th ACS
National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States, August 22-26, 2004
Professional Memberships
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Golden Key National Honor Society
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Student Government Association (SGA)
Black Graduate Professional Student Association (BGPSA)
Honors/Awards
3rd place poster, "Synthesis of Jasmonic Acid using Hetero Pauson-Khand
reaction.", 2009
Graduate Alliance Education Louisiana Supplement Awards (G.A.E.L.A.), 2008-
2009
CEM Microwave Workshop, 2008
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC/ AIM) Fellowship, 2001-2002
National Dean's List, 2000
National Science Foundation Fellowship, 1999-2001
IDC Award, 1999
Community Foundation Fellowship, 1998
Summer Science Enrichment Program, University of the Virgin Islands, 1998
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1996
PO Box 19823, Baton Rouge, LA 70893 225-***-**** **********@*****.***
References
William E. Crowe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Louisiana State University
708 Choppin Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1804
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Dr. Robert M. Strongin
Professor of Organic Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Portland State University
1719 SW 10 Ave, SB2
Portland, OR 97201
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Graca Vicente, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Louisiana State University
433 Choppin Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-1804
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Thomas Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Croix Campus:
Agricultural Experiment Station
RR 1, Box 10000
Kingshill, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00850-9781
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Mary C. Whitten, Ph.D.
ARSC-24
Kennedy Space Center, FL. 32899
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Tamara Nauman, Ph.D.
Instructor
Louisiana State University
317 Williams Hall
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803-1804
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Steve Lawrence
Steve Lawrence
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