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Biography
Marion A. Franks was born in Atlanta, GA. He is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (B.S. Chemistry, Atlanta, GA) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D. Chemistry, Blacksburg, VA). He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in chemistry working for Eastman Chemical Company at Wake Forest University and completed an NIH training grant at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in the field of Cancer Biology. Dr. Franks joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry at North Carolina A & T State University Chemistry Department in August 2004 and is presently an Associate professor. Dr. Franks’
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, Ph.D., The Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Some Ir (III) Dicationic Complexes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
… → 1998
Chemistry, BS, N/A, Clark Atlanta University
… → 1993
Chemistry, M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
… → 1993
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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“White Board Talks”: Using Collaborative, Peer-Evaluated Presentations of Secondary Literature as a Tool for Advanced Organic Chemistry Learning
Franks, M. A., Feb 10 2026, In: Journal of Chemical Education. 103, 2, p. 858-863 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Redesigining General Chemistry
Franks, M., Emrani, J. & Kanipes-Spinks, M. I., 2018, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Redesigining General Chemistry Student Poster
Franks, M. A., Emrani, J. & Blaylock, S., 2018, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Engaging Millennials in the Classroom: A Panel Discussion with Dr. Neil Garg
Franks, M. A., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Service
- 8 Professional Service