Chemistry & Biochemistry; Honors Council
Dr. Cech is an award-winning chemist and mentor. Her research involves the development of new treatments for infectious disease based on natural products (compounds produced by nature). The mission of Dr. Cech’s work is to advance scientific discovery while providing excellent training to the next generation of scientists. In her 16 years on the faculty at UNC Greensboro, she has mentored over 50 students in research. To support the development of these students, Dr. Cech creates a diverse research environment where undergraduate students work side-by side with more advanced graduate and postdoctoral research scientists. Dr. Cech is a strong believer in the importance of experiential learning to foster academic excellence. She works collaboratively with Honors College Dean Omar Ali on developing teaching methods that promote effective collaboration and stimulate scientific creativity. Dr. Cech has been recognized for her teaching and mentorship with the 2009 College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award and the 2017 Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. She serves as director for the UNCG Medicinal Chemistry Collaborative and is a member of the Honors Council for Lloyd International Honors College.
She serves as a member of the Honors Council.
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