Priya Vasquez

Background

Priya Vasquez is on the faculty of the Department of Chemistry and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wesconsin–Madison. Before Porter, Priya taught at a two-year college before joining Porter.

Priya's work centers on teaching and curriculum in materials and polymer chemistry and electrochemistry, including course redesign and mentoring newer instructors.

Areas of expertise

• Materials and polymer chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Undergraduate research and project mentoring

Teaching

Priya regularly teaches courses in Chemistry. Specific sections and syllabi are listed in the class schedule each term.

Priya designs courses around clear, visible learning outcomes, frequent retrieval practice, and prompt feedback, and revises the sequence each year based on where students actually get stuck.

Advising and office hours

Priya advises students in the Chemistry programs and holds weekly office hours during the fall and spring terms, posted on the office door and in the course pages. Prospective students are welcome to email to arrange a visit or a call.

Advising conversations usually cover course sequencing, whether to add a minor or a concentration, and how classroom work connects to internships, research, or graduate study. Students who are undecided are welcome; part of the job is helping them narrow things down.

Recent and representative work

Priya's recent activity centers on teaching scholarship and curriculum work in materials and polymer chemistry and electrochemistry. Representative items:

• A redesigned course sequence in materials and polymer chemistry, with open or low-cost materials.
• A conference presentation on teaching electrochemistry at the undergraduate level.
• Mentoring of new instructors and teaching assistants in the department.

Titles and venues here are illustrative. UW–Porter Falls is fictional; Priya has no real publication record.

Get in touch

The fastest way to reach Priya is email (pvasquez@uwporterfalls.edu); messages during the fall and spring terms are usually answered within two business days. Prospective students and families can ask the Chemistry department office to set up a call, a class visit, or a meeting during an admitted-student day.