I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am happy to discuss research opportunities with potential undergraduates, graduate students, and/or postdoctoral scholars.
Research Interests
My research is mainly rooted in chemistry education and environmental chemistry. Many of my past projects have surrounded student recruitment and retention in science disciplines and improving the accessibility of science for all students. Specifically in areas involving engaged learning experiences such as undergraduate research and incorporating new technologies into chemical education. Additionally, my previous environmental chemistry research has mainly focused on trace metal and microplastic analysis of environmental samples.
Biography
Dr. Evelyn (Abby) Boyd earned her Ph.D. from Clemson University in Clemson, SC, in 2023. She also earned her M.S. from Clemson University and her B.S. from Mercer University in Macon, GA. Prior to her appointment at Ole Miss, Dr. Boyd was a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines. She is a 2024 Early Career Scholar from NARST.
Boyd, E.A., Lazar, K.B., Moysey, S. (2023) Big data to support geoscience recruitment: Novel adoption of topological data analysis in geoscience education. GSA Bulletin, DOI:10.1130/B36889.1
Education
B.S. Biochemistry, Mercer University (2017)
Ph.D. Engineering Science, Clemson University (2023)