This talk will focus on the variety of experiences that have shaped Dr. Bell's career, from the cotton fields of Alabama to the White House Millennium Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Bell will focus on key factors needed to deal with diverse student populations, as well as diverse teaching and research responsibilities, giving examples from her own experiences at Fayetteville State University. This talk will enlighten, enliven, and inspire all attendees. Dr. Juliette B. Bell is Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Biomedical Research Program at Fayetteville State University. My first real interest in science came when I took a chemistry course in high school.
Science is the key to knowledge and it is the job of scientists to unlock the mysteries of life.
To have a successful career in science, you need motivation, hard work, and a natural curiosity. Dr. Bell earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Chemistry from Talladega College in 1977. After working as an assistant chemist and a substitute teacher, she returned to work on her doctoral degree in 1982 at Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bell earned the Ph.D. degree with a major in Chemistry and a concentration in Biochemistry from Atlanta University in 1987. That same year, she joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition.