Wiskur, Sheryl

Associate Professor

Synthetic methodology, organocatalysis,physical organic, bioorganic, sensors

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Tenure Status
Tenured

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Asymmetric catalysis, kinetic resolutions, chirality, methodology, physical organic
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
Organic Chemistry

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2003 University of Texas Austin, Texas PhD Organic Chemistry
1997 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona BS Chemistry
1992 - 1994 University of Michigan at Flint Flint, Michigan

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Membership American Chemical Society, Division of Organic Chemistry
Membership Alpha Chi Sigma, Chemical Fraternity
Membership Association of Women in Chemistry

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1998 - 2002 Teaching Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
1999 - 2003 Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
2003 - 2005 Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2005 - 2008 Research Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
2008 Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
1996 Internship in Chemistry Department, General Motors, Flint, Michigan
1997 Research Assistant, Center for the Study of Early Events in Photosynthesis, Arizona State University

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
1992 Award University of Michigan Academic/Honors Scholarship
1992 Award Honors College at The University of Michigan at Flint
2005 Award Centenary Assistant Professor
2011 Award National Science Foundation CAREER Award NSF
2022 Award Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards University of South Carolina
Award Organic, Reactions, & Processes-Gordon Conference Invited Speaker
Award Organic, Reactions, & Processes-Gordon Conference Discussion Leader
Award Welch Academic Excellence Fellowship-UT Austin
Award Welch Excellence Teaching Award-UT Austin
Award NSF Undergraduate Fellowship in Photosynthesis-ASU
Award Dorothy A. Banks Fellowship-UT Austin
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