JWU

Estelle L Lebeau (she/her)

Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Providence

Estelle.Lebeau@jwu.edu

Biography

Education
– Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University, June 1999, Project Title: Biomimetic Active Site Modeling of Copper/Iron (Heme/Non-heme) Containing Metalloenzymes. Professor Kenneth D. Karlin, advisor.
– Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, December 1997, Dissertation Title: Multielectron Oxidations of Organic and Inorganic Substrates by High-Valent Ruthenium-Oxo Complexes. Arey Distinguished Professor Thomas J. Meyer, advisor.
– Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, Graduated with Honors May 1991. Thesis Title: Development of Chiral NMR Shift Reagents through b-Cyclodextrin Derivatization. Charles A. Dana Professor of Chemistry Thomas J. Wenzel, advisor.

Employment History
– Professor, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Johnson & Wales University, August 2020 – present.
– Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, Johnson & Wales University, August 2016 – August 2020.
– Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry, Central Michigan University, August 2004-August 2016. (Held Graduate Faculty, Professional Education Faculty, and Honors Faculty status)
– Assistant Professor, Inorganic Chemistry, Central Michigan University, August 1999-July 2004.
– Lecturer, Inorganic Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University, 1998.
– Postdoctoral Research Associate, The Johns Hopkins University, 1997-June 1999.
– Research Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1992-1997.
– Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991-1992, 1995.

Selected Creative and Scholarly Activity (Publications and Presentations)
– Lebeau, E. L. “Chemistry Assistance For Targeted Active Learning using Scaffolded Teaching (CATALYST)” American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 2025.
– Swamy, U., Moore, E., Lebeau, E. L., Banerjee, S., Frost, L. (2024). Making Chemistry Authentic: Equity-Focused Strategies in the Classroom. Pearson Education, Inc.
– Lebeau, E. L. “Redesign of General Chemistry – Who is it Really Helping?” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Lexington, KY, July 28 – August 1, 2024.
– Lebeau, E. L., et al. (2024). 2024 General Chemistry Full Year Exam Colorado: American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education Exams Institute. https://uwm.edu/acs-exams/
– Lebeau, E. L., “Community Garden Field Experiences as a Means to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Self-efficacy” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, West Lafayette, IN, July 31-August 4, 2022.
– Lebeau, E. L., et al. (2021). 2021 General Chemistry Full Year Exam Colorado: American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education Exams Institute. https://uwm.edu/acs-exams/
– Lebeau, E. L., “Investigating Field Laboratory Experiences as a Means to Reduce Student Anxiety, Increase Self-Efficacy, and Improve Attitudes Towards Chemistry,” 259th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA March 22-26, 2020. (Virtual due to Covid).
– Lebeau, E. L., “General Chemistry Laboratory in the Quarter Format” 256th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-22, 2018.
– Lebeau, E. L., “Active Learning in General Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry” 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.
Lebeau, E. L., “General and Introductory Chemistry in an Active Learning Environment,” Gordon Research Conference – Chemistry Education Research & Practice – Chemistry Education as an Agent in Global Progress, June 21-26, 2015, Bates College, Lewiston, ME.

Education

PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Inorganic Chemistry

BS, Bates College
Chemistry

Teaching Excellence Certification
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)-Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) – Conflicts of Interest Basic Course

Adult Mental Health First Aid
National Council on Wellbeing – Adult Mental Health First Aid USA

First Aid CPR AED Certification
American Heart Association – First Aid CPR AED Certification

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) GCP-Social & Behavioral Research – Basic/Refresher

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) GCP-Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Information Privacy Security (IPS) Basic Course

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) GCP-Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research

CITI Certification
CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Social & Behavioral Research – Basic / Refresher

American Chemical Society 2024 DivCHED Travel Award
American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education

Pearson Outstanding Student Engagement Award
Pearson Publishing

National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) Distinguished College Science Teacher
National Science Teacher’s Association

American Chemical Society Outstanding Achievement in College Chemistry Teaching
Midland Section American Chemical Society (ACS)

ACS Chemistry Ambassador
American Chemical Society

Mary Ellen Brandell Center Distinguished Volunteer Award
Central Michigan University

Science Education Volunteer of the Year
American Chemical Society Midland Section

American Chemical Society Student Affiliate’s Faculty Member of the Year
CMU ACS Student Affiliates

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Congressman James R. Langevin, Second District

Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program 40th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni
RIC Upward Bound Program

College of Science & Technology Teaching Award
Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University Outstanding Advisor Award
CMU Office of Student Life

American Institute of Chemists Foundation 1991 Chemistry Citation
American Institute of Chemists

Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award
New England Institute of Chemists

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
American Chemical Society

“Analytical Chemistry Students at Gallego Community Garden.” Lebeau, E. (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgco5dS3bmk

“Course Hero Teaching Grant Announcement.” Lebeau, E. (2022)
https://www.coursehero.com/blog/2022-teaching-grant/

“Course Hero Teaching Grant on LinkedIn.” Lebeau, E. (2022)
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6998074252746780672/

“Course Hero Teaching Grant Project Description.” Lebeau, E. (2022)
https://twitter.com/CourseHero/status/1592302578565799936

American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education

American Chemical Society

Biennial Conference Committee – Division of Chemical Education American Chemical Society

National Science Teachers Association

Society for College Science Teachers

Council on Undergraduate Research

Michigan Science Teacher’s Association

Sigma Xi National Scientific Research Society

Lebeau, E. (2024). 2024 General Chemistry Full Year Exam. (Instructional Material).
American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education Exams Institute, 2024.
https://uwm.edu/acs-exams/

Swamy, U. & Moore, E. & Lebeau, E. & Banerjee, S. & Frost, L. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2024). Making Chemistry Authentic: Equity-Focused Strategies in the Classroom. (Instructional Material).
Pearson Education, Inc..

Lebeau, E. (2021). 2021 General Chemistry Full Year Exam. (Instructional Material).
ACS’s Division of Chemical Education Exams Institute, 2021 GC.
https://uwm.edu/acs-exams/

Lebeau, E. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 4, 2019). M&Ms as Isotopes. (Instructional Material).
ChemEdX, https://chemedx.org/blog/mms-isotopes.
https://chemedx.org/blog/mms-isotopes

Lebeau, E. (May 23, 2019). Lewis Dot, VSEPR Shape, Polarity and Intermolecular Forces Activity Sheet. (Journal Article).
ChemEdX.
https://www.chemedx.org/activity/lewis-dot-vsepr-shape-polarity-and-intermolecular-forces-activity-sheet

Jurss, J. & Concepcion, J. & Butler, J. & Omberg, K. & Baraldo, L. & Thompson, D. & Lebeau, E. & Hornstein, B. & Schoonover, J. & Jude, H. & Thompson, J. & Dattelbaum, D. & Rocha, R. & Templeton, J. & Meyer, T. (February 6, 2012). Electronic Structure of the Water Oxidation Catalyst cis,cis-[(bpy)2(H2O)RuIIIORuIII(OH2)(bpy)2]4+, The Blue Dimer. (Journal Article).
Inorganic Chemistry, 51(3), 1345-1358.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ic201521w

Lebeau, E. (February, 2009). Students Shine During Project SEED 2008. (Newsletter).
The Midland Chemist, February 2009, 16-17.
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://midlandchemist.org/Midland-Chemist-2009-46-1-February.pdf

Lebeau, E. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2004). Instability of the oxidation catalysts [OsIII(tpy)(bpy)(py)]3+ and [OsIII(bpy)3]3+ in alkaline solution. (Journal Article).
Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 212(1-2), 83-89.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molcata.2003.11.001

Lebeau, E. & Peters, T. & Renne, D. & Kusowski, R. (2003). Oxidation of Anthracene and Phenanthrene by a High Valent Ruthenium Catalyst in a Sol-Gel Matrix. (Journal Article).
Journal of Undergraduate Chemical Research, 1(2003), 15-19.

Lebeau, E. & Kusowski, R. & Renne, D. (2003). Oxidation of Select PAHs by [(bpy)2(py)RuIV(O)]2+ in Solution and Silica Sol-Gel Media. (Journal Article).
Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 3, 1001-1005.

Thompson, D. & Kretzer, R. & Lebeau, E. & Scaltrito, D. & Ghiladi, R. & Lam, K. & Rheingold, A. & Karlin, K. & Meyer, G. (August 1, 2003). Synthesis, Characterization, and Laser Flash Photolysis Reactivity of a Carbonmonoxy Heme Complex. (Journal Article).
Inorganic Chemistry, 42(17), 5211-5218.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ic026307b

Kretzer, R. & Ghiladi, R. & Lebeau, E. & Liang, H. & Karlin, K. (May 1, 2003). Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced Heme and Heme/Copper Carbonmonoxy Species. (Journal Article).
Inorganic Chemistry, 42(9), 3016-3025.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ic020521i

Lebeau, E. & Binstead, R. & Meyer, T. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 31, 2001). Mechanistic Implications of Proton Transfer Coupled to Electron Transfer. (Journal Article).
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 123(43), 10535-10544.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja000517a

Lebeau, E. & Meyer, T. (May 1, 1999). Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol by a Dioxo Complex of Ruthenium(VI). (Journal Article).
Inorganic Chemistry, 38(9), 2174-2181.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ic981040v

Lebeau, E. & Adeyemi, S. & Meyer, T. (December 14, 1998). Water Oxidation by [(tpy)(H2O)2RuIIIORuIII(H2O)2(tpy)]4+. (Journal Article).
Inorganic Chemistry, 37(25), 6476-6484.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ic970908z

Wenzel, T. & Bogyo, M. & Lebeau, E. (June, 1994). Lanthanide-Cyclodextrin Complexes as Probes for Elucidating Optical Purity by NMR Spectroscopy. (Journal Article).
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 116(11), 4858-4865.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ja00090a034

ACS Fall 2025 National Conference, “Chemistry Assistance For Targeted Active Learning using Scaffolded Teaching (CATALYST),” American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, United States. (August 19, 2025).

SCI-MIX ACS Fall 2025 Conference, “Chemistry Assistance For Targeted Active Learning using Scaffolded Teaching (CATALYST),” American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, United States. (August 18, 2025).

University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo, “Redesign of General Chemistry – Who is it Really Helping?,” Johnson & Wales University-Providence, Providence, RI, United States. (February 14, 2025).

Biennial Conference on Chemical Education 2024, “Redesign of General Chemistry – Who is it really helping?,” ACS DivCHED (American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education), Lexington, United States. (July 31, 2024).

25th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, “Community Garden Field Experiences as a Means to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Self-efficacy,” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, West Layfayette, IN, United States. (August, 2022).

259th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “Investigating Field Laboratory Experiences as a Means to Reduce Student Anxiety, Increase Self-Efficacy, and Improve Attitudes Towards Chemistry,” American Chemical Society. (March, 2022).

256th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “General Chemistry Laboratory in the Quarter Format,” American Chemical Society, Boston, MA, United States. (August, 2018).

250th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “Active Learning in General Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry,” American Chemical Society, Boston, MA, United States. (August, 2015).

Gordon Research Conference – Chemistry Education Research & Practice – Chemistry Education as an Agent in Global Progress, “General and Introductory Chemistry in an Active Learning Environment,” Gordon Research Conference, Lewiston, ME, United States. (June, 2015).

23rd Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), “Flipping: Gaining Student Buy-in,” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Allendale, MI, United States. (August, 2014).

International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE2014), “Flip – flop or fabulous?…a matter of perspective,” International Conference on Chemistry Education, Toronto, Canada. (July 15, 2014).

247th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “Preparation and characterization of a novel cis-directed ruthenium dioxo catalyst.,” American Chemical Society (ACS), Dallas, TX, United States. (March, 2014).

247th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “Synthesis and characterization of a cis-directed 4-electron/4-proton transfer agent.,” American Chemical Society (ACS), Dallas, TX, United States. (March, 2014).

22nd Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, “Peer Led Team Learning Incorporation into the General Education Chemistry Curriculum,” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University Park, PA, United States. (August, 2012).

236th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “PLTL 4-Years Later,” American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, United States. (August, 2008).

Gordon Research Conference – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, “Peer Leader Attitudinal Changes,” Gordon Research Conferences, Lewiston, ME, United States. (June, 2007).

18th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, “Incorporation of Peer Led Team Learning in Survey of Chemistry at Central Michigan University,” Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), Ames, IA, United States. (July, 2004).

Council on Undergraduate Research Biennial Conference, “Peer Led Team Learning in Survey of Chemistry,” Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), La Crosse, WI, United States. (June, 2004).

“Designing Model Compounds to Mimic Naturally Occurring Catalytic Reactions,” University of Maine – Farmington, Farmington, ME, United States. (February 27, 2004).

Invited Seminar, “Mimicking Natural Oxidations and Reductions,” Keene State College, Keene, UT, United States. (January 29, 2004).

Invited Seminar, “Designing Mimics for Natural Oxidation and Reduction Reactions,” Union College, Schenectady, United States. (January 12, 2004).

Peer-Led Team Learning National Leadership Conference, “Help! We Need Your Advice….Establishing PLTL at Central Michigan University,” PLTL National Consortium, New York City, United States. (October, 2003).

226th American Chemical Society National Meeting, “Oxidation of Select Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by two Ru(IV) Catalysts in Sol-Gel Media.,” American Chemical Society, New York City, NY, United States. (September, 2003).

223rd American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, “Oxidation of Anthracene and Phenanthrene by a Ru(IV) Catalyst in Solution and Silica Sol-Gel Media.,” American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, United States. (April, 2002).

Invited Seminar, “Mimicking Natural Oxidations and Reductions,” Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, United States. (February 4, 2002).

Invited Seminar, “Designing Mimics for Natural Oxidation and Reduction Reactions,” Providence College, Providence, RI, United States. (January 25, 2002).

G. T. Babcock Symposium, “Oxidation of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons by a Ruthenium Complex in a Sol-Gel Matrix.,” Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, United States. (June, 2001).

Invited Seminar, “What can I do with a major in chemistry?,” Chemistry Department Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States. (February 21, 2001).

216th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, “Synthesis and Reactivity of Heme/Non-heme Diiron(II) and Heme/Copper Iron(II)/Copper(I) Tethered Systems,” American Chemical Society (ACS), Boston, MA, United States. (August, 1998).

212th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, “The Reduction of [RuIV(bpy)2(py)(O)]2+ by [OsII(bpy)3]2+ and [OsII(bpy)2(bpy-COOH)]2+ — Proton Coupled or Simple Electron Transfer?,” American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, United States. (August, 1996).