Dr. Gizelle Sherwood

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gizelle Sherwood is a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University. She received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008. Her teaching approach emphasizes a strong foundational knowledge essential for college freshmen and sophomores, promoting an active learning environment through both traditional and innovative electronic methods. Sherwood provides real-world applications alongside hands-on experiences in her lecture and laboratory courses to enhance visual and kinesthetic learning. She is also committed to outreach programs that build community relations for the university, collaborating with organizations like the Gelfand Center and the Pittsburgh Junior Academy of Science to develop K-12 outreach initiatives. Her professional experience includes progression from Special Lecturer to Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon, reflecting her dedication to education in the field of chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor focusing on undergraduate education in Chemistry.

Associate Teaching Professor

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Instructor in the Chemistry department.

Assistant Teaching Professor

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Provided instruction in the Chemistry department.

Special Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Lectured on various Chemistry subjects.

Awards

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PITF Fellowship Recipient

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Julius Ashkin Teaching Award

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Carnegie Mellon Panhellenic Role Model Award

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Bayer-NOBCChE Advancing Science Travel Award

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Carnegie Mellon University Department of Chemistry Teaching Award

Courses

Modern Chemistry Modern Chemistry II Honors Chemistry Techniques Quantitative Analysis Laboratory I: Introduction Chemical Analysis Eureka! (First-Year Seminar MCS)

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.