Finding Rhythm

Abstract

Our forefathers came here as slaves and were able to create rhythm and they kept rhythm no matter what. Now, we came here as slaves, but we going out as royalty.

About the Author

Education and Professional Career

1994–2009:

United States Army Reserve

1997:

BS Chemistry, Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

2002:

PhD Organic Chemistry, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

2003:

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL

2003–2008:

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2010–present:

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2011–2012:

Vice Chair, Department of Chemistry, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2012–2016:

Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2014:

Post-Graduate Certification, Academic Leadership, The Chicago School for Clinical Psychology, Washington DC

2017–2018:

Interim Associate Provost of Research, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

2017–2018:

Visiting Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Honors and Awards (Selected)

2018:

Scholar in Residence, Rockefeller Foundation, Bellagio Center

2016:

Women’s International Study Center Fellow in Residence

2016:

The Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute Senior Leadership Academy Fellow

2015:

Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award

2014, 2013, 2010:

Scholar in Residence, Department of Chemistry, New York University

2013:

National Science Foundation Opportunities for Under Represented Scholars Program Fellow

2011:

American Association for Cancer Research Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research

2009:

Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence—Junior Faculty, Spelman College

2004:

Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society for Women in Chemistry

Leyte is actively involved in chemical education research and the development of curricular resources that enhance student agency and engagement in active learning environments. In addition, she leads a project for the design of small molecules that target reproductive cancers. She has served on national and local boards and has held several directorships.