Paul Craig
Professor
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
585-475-6145
Office Hours
Mondays at 4 PM in GOS-A110 and Tuesdays at 11 AM in GOS-A110.
Office Location
Office Mailing Address
1 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623
Paul Craig
Professor
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
Education
BS, Oral Roberts University; Ph.D., University of Michigan: PostDoc, Henry Ford Hospital
Bio
Dr. Paul Craig received his B.S. in Chemistry from Oral Roberts University in 1979, and his Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from The University of Michigan in 1985. Following a post-doc at Henry Ford Hospital (biophysical chemistry of blood clotting; 1985-1988), he spent five years as an analytical biochemistry at BioQuant, Inc., in Ann Arbor, Michigan before joining RIT in 1993.
585-475-6145
Areas of Expertise
Molecular Visualization
Computational Biochemistry
Proteins
Structural Biology
Metabolism
STEM Education Research
Select Scholarship
Journal Paper
Lubin, Joseph H., et al. "Evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 proteome in three dimensions(3D) during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic." Proteins 2021. (2021): 1-27. Web.
Sikora, Arthur, et al. "Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic by the Biochemistry Authentic Scientific Inquiry Lab (BASIL) CURE Consortium: Reflections and a Case Study on the Switch to Remote Learning." Journal of Chemical Education 97. 9 (2020): 3455-3462. Print.
Burley, Stephen K., et al. "Virtual Boot Camp: COVID-19 evolution and structuralbiology." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 511-513. Print.
Bascos, Neil Andrew D., et al. "Publishing in education: A parallel session at the IUBMB/PSBMB 2019“Harnessing Interdisciplinary Education inBiochemistry and Molecular Biology”conference." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 635-639. Print.
Gibbons, Jessica A., et al. "Laboratory classes in biochemistry and molecular biology:A parallel session at the IUBMB/PSBMB 2019“HarnessingInterdisciplinary Education in Biochemistry and MolecularBiology”conference." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 615-618. Print.
Craig, Paul A. "Something old, something new: Teaching the BMB lab." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 640-642. Print.
Craig, Paul A. "Publishing your educational research." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 643-645. Print.
Craig, Paul A. "Developing and applying computational resourcesfor biochemistry education." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 48. (2020): 579-584. Print.
Roberts, Rebecca, et al. "Flexible Implementation of the BASIL CURE." Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Education 47. 5 (2019): 498-505. Print.
Zhang, Jimmy F., et al. "BioVR: A Platform for Virtual Reality Assisted Biological Data Integration and Visualization." BMC Bioinformatics 20. (2019): 78. Web.
Craig, Paul A., et al. "Using Protein Function Prediction to Promote Hypothesis-Driven Thinking in Undergraduate Biochemistry Education." The Chemist 91. 1 (2018): 1-8. Print.
Craig, Paul A. "Lessons from my Undergraduate Research Students." Journal of Biological Chemistry 293. (2018): 10447-10452. Print.
Craig, Paul A., et al. "Everybody Counts or Nobody Counts: Moving Toward a More Inclusive Environment for Students, Staff, and Faculty." The Department Chair 27. 2 (2016): 25--26. Print.
Craig, Paul A., et al. "Students’ perceptions of factors influencing their desire to major or not major in science." Journal of College Science Teaching 45. (2015): 78--85. Print.
Craig, Paul A., et al. "Students’ perceptions of factors influencing their desire to major or not major in science." Journal of College Science Teaching 45. (2015): 78--85. Print.
Hanson, Brett, et al. "Estimation of Protein Function Using Template-Based Alignment of Enzyme Active Sites." BMC Bioinformatics 15. (2014): 87. Web.
Craig, Paul A., Lea Vacca Michel, and Robert C. Bateman. "A Survey of Educational Uses of Molecular Visualization Freeware." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 41. 3 (2013): 193-205. Print.
Fisher, Amanda, et al. "Simulation of Two Dimensional Electrophoresis and Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Teaching Proteomics." Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 40. 6 (2012): 393-399. Print.
Published Conference Proceedings
Dodge, Gregory, et al. "Development and Testing of a Systematic Approach for Computational Enzyme Function Determination." Proceedings of the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Boston, MA, April. Ed. FASEB Journal. Rockville, MD: FASEB Journal, 2013. Print.
Sekera, Emily Rose, Aidan Sawyer, and Paul A. Craig. "A 2DE-Tandem MS Simulation with a Structural Interface." Proceedings of the American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Boston, MA, April. Ed. FASEB Journal. Rockville, MD: Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology, 2013. Print.
Published Article
Craig, P.A., E. Federici, and M. Buehler. “Instructing Students in Academic Integrity.” Journal of College Science Teaching, 40.2 (2010): 50-55. Print. " *
Currently Teaching
BIOL-495
Advanced Biology Research
1 - 4 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory or field work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their final two years of study.
BIOL-791
Continuation of Thesis
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
BIOL-798
Grad Biology Independent Study
1 - 4 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed, graduate level tutorial of appropriate topics that are not part of the formal curriculum.
CHEM-489
Advanced Special Topics
1 - 3 Credits
This is an advanced course on a topic that is not part of the formal curriculum. This course is structured as an ordinary course and has specific prerequisites, contact hours, and examination procedures.
CHEM-493
Chemistry Research
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research in chemistry that could be considered of an original nature.
CHEM-495
Advanced Chemistry Research
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their final two years of study.
CHMB-405
Biochemistry Lab
3 Credits
An introduction to the theory and practice of modern experimental biochemical laboratory techniques and concepts. The weekly two-hour lecture provides a theoretical framework for the course and includes a discussion of the properties of biomolecules and how those properties are exploited in the separation and characterization of the molecules. Practical laboratory techniques include the preparation of buffers, centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoretic methods, and UV-visible spectrophotometry as applied to the isolation and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids. The manipulation of genetic material in E. coli will also be executed. This course will be offered in a writing intensive format where the students will write and submit the different sections found in scientific papers (abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions, references, figures, tables) in an iterative fashion that will include regular feedback from the instructor.
CHMB-493
Biochemistry Research
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research in biochemistry that could be considered of an original nature.
CHMB-495
Advanced Biochemistry Research
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their final two years of study.
CHMG-131
General Chemistry for Engineers
3 Credits
This rigorous course is primarily for, but not limited to, engineering students. Topics include an introduction to some basic concepts in chemistry, stoichiometry, First Law of Thermodynamics, thermochemistry, electronic theory of composition and structure, and chemical bonding. The lecture is supported by workshop-style problem sessions. Offered in traditional and online format.