Research Interests
Environmental analysis of metals in soils using handheld X-ray Fluroescence Spectrometry. Also, the development of laboratory experiments for analytical chemistry courses.
Education/Academic Qualifications
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
B.S., Central 大象传媒 State University
Analysis Toxic Metals in Environmental and Consumer Product Samples
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and flame atomic absorption (FAA) are two techniques we use to identify and quantify toxic metals such as lead in a wide variety of samples.
The XRF technique allows for quick, simultaneous identification of elements between atomic numbers of 11 (sodium) and 92 (uranium), with minimal sample preparation. Elements of high concentration can also be quantified using this technique.
For trace elements, FAA may also be used to quantify.
Specific projects involving these two techniques are (1) determination of lead content in recycled plastics materials, and (2) analysis of elements in environmental and grape vine samples from a local vineyard.
Publications
鈥淪oil Lead Content of Two Parallel Highways in 大象传媒鈥� Benjamin A. Schmid, Yevgeniy V. Kondratenko, and Shauna L. Hiley, 大象传媒 Journal of Undergraduate Chemical Research, Volume 8, 2005/2006, pp. 7-11.
鈥淐ontrol of Access to Surfaces with Self-Assembling Surfactants Bearing Fluorocarbon Chains.鈥� S.L. Hiley and D.A. Buttry. Colloids & Surfaces A, Physiochemical and Electrochemical Journal, 1994, 84 (1), 129.
鈥淜inetics of Mediated Electron Transfer Between Viologen Groups in a Self-Assembled Monolayer and Metal Complexes in Solution鈥�, T. Schneider, S. Hiley, and D.A. Buttry, University of Wyoming. Pentagon Technical Report# A927562, May 1993.
Recent Publications
Hiley, S. (Author Only), Sindt, A. (Presenter & Author), Multidisciplinary Research Day, 鈥淒etermination of Limits of Detection of Quantitation for Aqueous Metals and Halides Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence,鈥� MWSU. (December 3, 2013).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Roades, M. (Author Only), Saldana, G. (Author Only), Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, 鈥淐omparison of AA, Spectronic-200, and PXRF for Determination of Cu in Brass: An Instrumental Analysis Project,鈥� American Chemical Society, Springfield, MO. (October 17, 2013).
Hiley, S. (Author Only), Saldana, G. (Presenter & Author), Roades, M. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Author Only), Midwest Regional ACS Meeting, 鈥淨uantification of Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition with Portable XRF,鈥� American Chemical Society, Springfield, MO. (October 17, 2013).
Hiley, S. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Author Only), Roades, M. (Presenter & Author), Saldana, G. (Presenter & Author), Multidisciplinary Research Day, 鈥淨uantification of Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition With Portable XRF,鈥� MWSU, MWSU. (April 25, 2013).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Hartman, K. (Author Only), Hughes, A. (Presenter & Author), 245th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 鈥淨uantification of Plant Nutrient Elements in Soil Using Standard Addition with Portable XRF,鈥� New Orleans, LA. (April 7, 2013).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 鈥淪alt or Sugar? A Taste of Critical Thinking on the First Day of Instrumental Lab,鈥� Omaho, NE. (October 25, 2012).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Jenkins, K. A. (Presenter & Author), Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 鈥淎ccess for the Visually Impaired Student: Constructing a Periodic Table in Braille.,鈥� Omaho, NE. (October 24, 2012).
Hartman, K. (Presenter & Author), Hiley, S. (Author Only), Ecological Society of America, 97th Annual Meeting, 鈥淭he distribution of prairie soil resources along a topographic gradient in the loess hills of northwest 大象传媒 using portable x-ray fluorescence (PXRF),鈥� Ecological Society of America, Portland, Oregon. (August 2012).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Hughes, A. (Presenter Only), Environmental Education Expo, 鈥淗andheld XRF in Environmental Analysis,鈥� Kit Bond Incubator, SCOPE, St. Joseph, MO. (June 22, 2012).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Jacobs, L. (Presenter & Author), Noland, A. (Presenter & Author), Pittsburg Conference on Analytical Chemistry, 鈥淎lumina Mixtures as Standard Matrices for Soil Using PXRF,鈥� Orlando, FL. (March 12, 2012).
Hartman, K. (Presenter & Author), Hiley, S. (Author Only), Geiger, T. (Presenter & Author), Schmuecker, S. (Author Only), 大象传媒 Academy of Science, 鈥淐omparison of soil types versus topography in the loess hills of northwest 大象传媒 using portable x-ray fluorescence (PXRF),鈥� Jefferson City, 大象传媒. (April 16, 2011).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Hartman, K. (Author Only), Schmuecker, S. (Author Only), Geiger, T. (Author Only), Sullivan, A. (Author Only), 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 鈥淩eliable Quantification of Elements in a Solid Matrix Using Standard Addition with Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy,鈥� Anaheim, CA. (March 31, 2011).
Hiley, S. (Presenter & Author), Schmuecker, S. (Presenter & Author), 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 鈥淐omparison of Atomic Absorption vs. Portable X-Ray Fluorescence for Analysis of Elements in Brass,鈥� Anaheim, CA. (March 28, 2011).
Awards
鈥淏ronze Pin Award鈥�; presented for outstanding contributions to NACURH, MACURH, Residence Council, NRHH, and 大象传媒, April, 2011.
鈥淭he LAS Council of Chairpersons Award鈥�; presented in recognition of outstanding service to institution (particularly in the role of Faculty Advising Coordinator), awarded by MWSU Chairpersons Council for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Fall 2007.
鈥淥utstanding Instructor Award鈥�; presented by student nomination and the MWSU Offices of Disabilities, 2007.
Funding
Extramural Funding:
鈥淐ross Course Group Projects Using NMR to Simulate an Industrial Setting鈥�, A. S. Wallner, S. L. Hiley, B. Caldwell, 1999 NSF ILI Funding. Total Award: $99,950.
Intramural Funding at MWSU/C:
Student Research:
鈥淒evelopment of Microlab Experiments for General Chemistry Laboratory鈥�, Charity Witkowski, Bill Wright, and Shauna Hiley; Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) funding, Summer 2005.
鈥淒evelopment of Inquiry Centered Activities for the Secondary Chemistry Classroom鈥�, D. A. Durham, J. Stamback, and S. L. Hiley. Summer Research Institute (SRI) funding, Summer 2004.
鈥淒evelopment and Electrochemical Characterization of Mixed Alkyl Thiol/Benzoquinone Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold鈥� A. Moore, and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 2003.
鈥淓lectrochemical Characterization of Quinone-Containing Monolayers Toward Development of Redox Switches鈥� D. M. Ash, and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 2000.
鈥溾�淚nvestigation of Lead Levels in Soil in Northwestern 大象传媒.鈥� T. Davenport and S.L. Hiley, URSI funding, summer 1998.
鈥淩edox Switching for Oxo-anion Complexation by Polyammonium Macrocycles.鈥� T.J. Penington and S. L. Hiley, URSI funding, Summer 1997.
Departmental Programs & Events:
鈥淐ontinued Peer Mentoring through the Use of Chemistry Laboratory Assistants/Tutors鈥� Fall 2000 鈥� 2006. MWSC Access Plus Funding. Total Award: $10,000. [This grant to support for the Chemistry Student Mentor Program was renewed for every year until the funds were transferred directly into departmental student labor account in 2006.]
鈥淧eer Mentoring through the Use of Chemistry Laboratory Assistants/Tutors鈥� Fall 1999. MWSC Total award: $10,000. [Funding was used to establish Chemistry Student Mentoring Program.]
鈥淪cience and Math Showcase鈥�, obtained funding to support production of an open house for recruiting in science and math from the LAS Chairs Strategic Initiative Funding, 2004. Total award: $1600.
鈥淐hemathon 2004鈥� Spring 2004. Funding of $1950 awarded for support of Chemathon competition from MWSU/C Foundation. [This grant was repeatedly applied for and renewed for Chemathon 2005 鈥� 2007, and 2009, with an additional $2000 being awarded for special 鈥�30 Anniversary Activities鈥� in 2007.]
Innovations in Teaching:
鈥淒evelopment of Peer Mentoring in Chemistry through the Use of Student Laboratory Assistants/Tutors鈥�, S. L. Hiley. FFR Reward Funding, Spring 2001.
鈥淎ddition of Signature Piece to CHE 465 Chemistry Teaching Methods and Techniques: Electronic Teaching Demonstration鈥�, S. L. Hiley and L. Archer. FFR Incentive Funding, Spring 2001.
鈥淎 Project to Provide Models of Good Work and Up to Date Grade Information to Students鈥�, P. Mullens, G. Zweerink, and S. L. Hiley. FFR Reward Funding, Spring 1999.
鈥淭he Revision of CHE 111 General Chemistry I Laboratory to Include Inquiry and Instrumentation鈥�, S.L. Hiley, G. Zweerink, B. Caldwell, FFR Reward Funding, Spring 1999.
鈥淭he Conversion of Introductory Chemistry Laboratories and Discussions to Discovery Based Learning and Development of FIG Section鈥�, S. L. Hiley, FFR Incentive Funding, Fall 1997.
