Dr. Trish Adams

Bio

Dr. Trish Adams attended Southeastern University from 2004 to 2008. Following graduation, she spent a semester studying abroad in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. After returning to the States, she taught chemistry at two Title I high schools for eight years. She has taught all chemistry levels from high school honors, Advanced Placement, and Pre-AICE (Cambridge program). She also coached high school volleyball and tennis.

Dr. Adams joined the College of Natural and Health Sciences in 2018 as a full-time faculty member after completing her Master's degree at UNCW. Her Masters Literature review was on the use of Nanomaterials as a Drug Delivery System in HIV Patients. Happily returning to her alma mater, she also works as a faculty advisor for Biology, Medical Sciences, and Biochemistry majors. She has also chaired the Department of Natural Sciences EXPO/Symposium committee, is a member of the undergraduate curriculum committee, and is ACUE-certified in Effective College Instruction. Dr. Adams completed her Ph.D. in Education in 2024. Her dissertation was “The Benefits of Global Experiences for the Undergraduate Student.”

Dr. Adams is passionate about exploring the sciences and how nature’s designs reflect the creativity and identity of the Creator. One of her other passions is traveling. She has traveled to 23 countries, many of her trips focusing on mission work.

Dr. Adams teaches the following courses at Southeastern: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Science & Technology, and Introduction to Forensic Sciences with all accompanying labs, as well as Advanced Methods of Teaching Science.