The faculty of the Natural Science and Mathematics department is known campus-wide for a willingness to work with students outside the classroom. This reputation is so strong that the Science and Mathematics building was intentionally equipped with larger offices to allow more room for professors to meet with students. This collaborative practice sees expression in many phases of academic careers at Lee, not the least of which is preparation for work and research beyond the university.
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Professor of Chemistry
A 1993 alumnus of Lee University, Paul DeLaLuz returned to take his place on the other side of the podium after completion of his doctorate in Bio-Organic Chemistry from the University of Kentucky in 1997. He received the Excellence in Advising award from Lee in 2001, the Excellence in Teaching award in 2005, and, in 2006, he was selected as department chair for the department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
DeLaLuz teaches in the general chemistry and biochemistry sequences, preparing both non-majors and students within the pre-medical programs. He also enjoys connecting with the students at Lee by leading culture and language immersion classes and teaching GST classes.
He and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters, Morgan, Darbi, and Becca.
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