About Stephen

©S.A. Habay

 Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

 Education:  
                       B.S. in chemistry.  Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, 2000.

                   Ph.D. in organic chemistry.  University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2005.

 Professional Experience:
                     
                      Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD): Associate Professor, organic chemistry, 2013-present

                      Salisbury University (Salisbury, MD): Assistant Professor, organic chemistry, 2008-2013

                      Irvine Valley College (Irvine, CA): Associate Faculty, organic and general chemistry, 2006-2008

                  University of California (Irvine, CA): Postdoctoral Research Associate, Advisor: A. Richard Chamberlin, 2006-2008

                  University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA): General Chemistry Instructor, 2004-2005

                  University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA): Graduate Research Assistant, Advisor: Christian E. Schafmeister, 2000-2005

                  University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA): Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, 2003-2004

 Awards and Honors:

                      ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Travel Award, 2011
                 
                  Single Investigator Cottrell College Science Award, Fall 2009

                  Salisbury University SGA certificate for outstanding commitment to our students, Fall 2008

                  Safford Award for excellence in teaching chemistry, 2004

                  Phi Lambda Upsilon Travel Award, 2004

 Professional Affiliations:

                  Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education, Editorial Board   

                      American Chemical Society

                  American Association for the Advancement of Science

                  Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh

                  Council on Undergraduate Research

                  Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Society

 Hobbies:

                  kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, acoustic guitar, racquetball, tennis, movies, Steelers football