In this position, his primary emphasis has been upon the development of the undergraduate chemistry program and upon teaching. (Steven has taught 132 credits since receiving his degree in 1997.) In 1999, he received a grant for an undergraduate research initiative at MMC to further investigate experimental methodologies established in his doctoral research. In addition, he is an instructor for the College of Professional Studies at Marquette University where he teaches an accelerated course which integrates chemistry, biology and physics.