Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Office: Main Hall MB19
Phone: 304-336-8033
E-Mail: mary.railing@westliberty.edu
Address:
West Liberty University
208 University Drive
College Union Box 160
West Liberty, WV 26074
Degrees
Courses
Research Interests
Publications
Interests & Hobbies
Degrees
Degrees:
- B.S. Chemistry, Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1984
- M.S. Organic Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 1986
- Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, West Virginia University, 1993
Courses
Courses Taught:
- CHEM 100 – Foundations of Chemistry
- CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II Lecture
- CHEM 343 – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Research Interests
Research Interests:
My research interests are in 3 general areas: organic synthesis, environment & sustainability, and healthcare. The organic synthesis projects examine the synthesis and characterization of novel dithiocarbamate ligands and their metal complexes. Healthcare students (pre-med, pre-PT, pre-pharmacy) have investigated their peer’s understanding and perceptions of current topics in health including vaccinations and prescription drug abuse. Environmental research topics have been widely varied depending on student interests.
Publications
Publications:
- Matthew Martin, Brenden Arbaugh, Jason Fuller, Mary Railing: Quantification of aqueous nitrate phytoremediation by Justicia Americana, 257th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Orlando, FL, 2019.
- M. Railing, “Introduction to Environmental Issues as a chemistry for non-science majors course” Citizens First! Ed. Cynthia Maguire, Ed. Richard D. Sheardy. Washington D.C.: ACS Books. 2018.
- Ashley Trouten, Alyssa Bowen, Mary Railing: Examination of Possible Lead and Copper in the Water on Campus, 255th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA, 2018.
- Rachel Blumling, Mary Railing: Synthesis and characterization of novel unsymmetric dithiocarbamate ligands, 255th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA, 2018.
- M. Railing, “Growing Wall – hydroponics at a food pantry”, Growing Food, Health and Hope, Mount St. Joseph, March 2017.
- Maire Austin; Scott Lopez, Mary Railing: Use of Native plants in Removing Nitrates from Waste Water, 252nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, August 2016.
- Brenna Becca; Emily Dalton, Mary Railing: Perception of Harm of Prescription Drugs Among College Students Based on a Student’s Year in School, 252nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, August 2016.
- M. Railing, E. Sylvester, Maximizing environmental chemistry research projects at a PUI, 251st National Meeting of the ACS, San Diego, CA, March 2016.
- E. Sylvester, B.Stout, M. Railing, Environmental Chemistry as an interdisciplinary course in the undergraduate curriculum, 251st National Meeting of the ACS, San Diego, CA, March 2016.
- M. Railing, J. Fuller, E. Sylvester, J. Coffield, Enhancing research for students and new faculty at PUI, 249th National Meeting of the ACS, Denver, CO, March 2015.
- Tess Sheppard, Mary Railing, Analysis of metal ion absorption compared to pH and conductivity changes in hydroponic growing systems, 249th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Denver, CO, March 2015.
- Emily Sylvester, Katlyn Lucas, Gabriella Azzarello, Mary Railing, Iron, cobalt, and nickel complexes of electronically varied dithiocarbamate ligands, 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Dallas, TX, March 2014.
- M. Railing, E. Sylvester, Synthesis and characterization of novel dithiocarbamate metal complexes, 245th National Meeting of the ACS, New Orleans, LA, April 2013.
Interests & Hobbies
Interests and Hobbies:
Gardening, traveling, and spoiling grandchildren.