LAURIE S. STARKEY, PHD, is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where she has been teaching organic chemistry and organic synthesis since 1996. Her research focuses on chemical education, including the development and assessment of online learning tools and the creation of educational videos and animations. Dr. Starkey was awarded the Cal Poly Pomona College of Science's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2000, and the Provost's Award in Teaching Excellence in 2013.