Dr. Mohamed El-Bermawy, Professor of Chemistry/Biology and Department Chair of Biology, Biological Chemistry, Chemistry, Computer & Data Science and Mathematics from Culver-Stockton College, has been selected as one of 25 faculty members nationwide to participate in the Teaching Interfaith Understanding seminar.
The seminar, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in partnership with Interfaith America, takes place June 15–18, at DePaul University in Chicago. The seminar is funded by a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. and is designed to equip faculty with the tools to effectively teach interfaith understanding in the college classroom. Led by distinguished scholars Dr. Laurie Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and Dr. Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America, the seminar will provide participants with strategies to foster interfaith engagement and leadership among students.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. El-Bermawy for being selected as one of just 25 faculty members nationwide to participate in this prestigious seminar. This opportunity is a testament to Dr. El-Bermawy’s dedication to advancing education and supporting the values of higher learning,”
said Dr. Kim Gaither, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Finance.
Through this seminar, faculty members will explore methods for integrating interfaith cooperation into their teaching, develop course modules, and engage in discussions on best practices for addressing religious diversity in academic settings.
“As a member of the Council of Independent Colleges, the College remains committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of a diverse world,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of Culver-Stockton College. “Having Dr. El-Bermawy selected for participation in this seminar underscores our dedication to fostering critical thinking, interfaith dialogue, and leadership.”
Dr. Mohamed El-Bermawy joined the Culver-Stockton faculty in August 1999. He teaches courses on medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacy ethics, microbiology, drug design, stereochemistry, instrumental analysis, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy and drug
analysis, pharmacology of medicinal agents, diseases in the 21st century and medicinal chemistry for honors. He is the chair of the department of chemistry and mathematics and coordinator of physics and physical science. He is also the pre-health advisor. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and was the chair of the ACS section for several years. He lives in Canton with his wife, Omaima Ebeid.
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