This award was established in memory of Kristen E. Finnegan who was a graduate student in Architecture and an outstanding teacher of writing, both as the Phase Two reader for that department and as a Writing Fellow teaching in the Writing Practicum. It is hoped that this award will honor her memory by both recognizing and encouraging the efforts of graduate students throughout the Institute in helping undergraduates to write well. A molecular toxicologist who is interested in free radicals, organic mechanisms or environmental organic chemistry and who will take a leadership role in the teaching and research of the department and complementing existing strengths of the department. Applications are especially encouraged from associate professors whose credentials are commensurate with the senior level position. Neil R. Kestner, Taylor Chair Search Committee, Department of Chemistry-L, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
Research utilizing undergraduate students is encouraged.
The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and a Ph.D. in Chemistry is necessary.