Asbury College

Laura Walther

Instructor

MS Eastern Kentucky University; Analytical Chemistry
 BA 1991 Asbury College; Chemistry
 At Asbury since 2000

 Courses: General Chemistry lab, Physical Science lab.
 Homeschool Chemistry
 Services: Stockroom supervisor, Chemistry Safety Officer

Chemistry has been fascinating to me since I was in high school. In the laws and theories, I see a pattern; a pattern that tells me that God is faithful.

Professional Interests
I am working to extend the reach of the chemistry department into the surrounding community, in particular helping parents involved in home schooling. I teach a weekly chemistry lecture off campus and supervise a lab on campus for home school students. I was home schooled, and I know how frustrating it can be to try to learn something without someone to explain it.
Students discover their passions early in life, and young students are passionate. I love the "aha!" moment when someone suddenly understands a new concept. The lab experience is also instrumental in helping students realize an interest in the sciences. I fondly remember, in my high school days, receiving a buret in the mail; I have loved titrations ever since!
I take my role as science safety officer very seriously. I work to keep up with current regulations and procedures, and to ensure the safety of all who pass through our building.

Personal Interests
I am innately maternal. Several of my students, as well as my own two daughters, call me “mom”. It is one of my greatest joys (and highest honors) to be known not for my own accomplishments, but by the accomplishments of my "children". Being a mom is more than a role; it is where I genuinely have the opportunity to express God’s love to those around me.

Publications
Pyrethrins Concentrations in Commercially-available Pet Products: A Method Development for the Analytical Quantitation of Pyretrins by SPE and GC-MS. Master's thesis (2001).

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