The Institute for Learning and Teaching

Nancy E. Levinger

Department of Chemistry
C205 Chemistry
(970) 491-1331
Email: Nancy.Levinger@colostate.edu
Web: http://www.chem.colostate.edu/bgb/NSFCRC2007/Nancy%20Levinger.htm

Since joining the faculty at Colorado State University in 1992, Professor Levinger has combined her research and teaching interests through the involvement of undergraduate students in research. She directed the NSF REU program in the Chemistry Department for six years, renewing funding for the program twice. In addition, she has served on national panels and committees exploring the role of undergraduate research as an educational tool. She has spearheaded several programs at Colorado State University to increases research opportunities for undergraduates such as the Undergraduate Research Institute in the College of Natural Sciences.

Research Interests

Ultrafast laser spectroscopy for dynamics of molecules and assemblies in the condensed phase

Spectroscopy and dynamics of molecules in confined environments

Neutron scattering methods to explore structure and dynamics of molecules in confined environments

Ultrafast laser spectroscopy method development for measuring time-resolved fluorescence

Multinuclear and multidimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy applied to molecules in confined environments

Pedagogical techniques

Teaching Awards and Recognitions

Fellow of the American Physical Society, 2005-present

Chair, National Science Foundation Chemistry Research Experiences for Undergraduates Leadership Group, 2001-2004

Margaret Hazaleus Award, Women's Caucus Colorado State University, 2004

College of Natural Sciences Faculty Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award, 1999

Director National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Chemistry at Colorado State University, 1999-2004

National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award, 1994-1999

National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, 1990-1992

Teaching Assistant Award for teaching excellence in General Chemistry, University of Colorado, 1984

Current Teaching Activities

Physical Chemistry (CHEM 474, 476); Physical Chemistry Laboratory (CHEM 478); General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (CHEM 117/CHEM 192)