Education

B.S., Lycoming College
Ph.D., Lehigh University

Courses Taught

Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry
Technical Information

Memberships and Awards

American Chemical Society (Divisions of Environmental Chemistry and Catalysis Science & Technology), Catalysis Society of Metropolitan New York, Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society

Career Highlights

Dr. Welch conducts research in the fields of catalysis, environmental chemistry, and green chemistry.  She has actively served in leadership roles with the American Chemical Society and other scientific organizations.  On campus, she advises first year students as well as the Rho Xi Chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon. 

Recent Publications

Welch, L.A. “Catalyzing Learning with Green Chemistry Undergraduate Research,” Physical Sciences Reviews [Online], 2020, 11.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2020-0003

Welch, L.A. “Undergraduate Research in Biofuels from Water-Based Feedstocks,” In Environmental Research Literacy:  Classroom, Laboratory, and Beyond, Welch, L.A.; Berger, M.; Roberts-Kirchhoff, E.; Benvenuto, M.A., Eds., ACS Symposium Series, American Chemical Society:  Washington, D.C., 2020.  DOI:  10.1021/bk-2020-1351.ch004