B.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Akron
Publications
J. A. Bauer, A. M. Sysel, A. J. Heston, M. J. Dunphy “Standardized Sulforhodamine B Colorimetric Cell Proliferation Assay for Anticancer Activity Screening in Educational and Research Laboratories” MethodsX, 2025, 15, 103469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2025.103469
A. J. Heston, N. G. Walsh, “Chemists’ Assessment Experiment: A Success Story in Faculty Professional Development to Enhance Student Achievement in STEM”, AALHE Emerging Dialogues, published online (May 8) 2025. Read Article
A. J. Heston, N. G. Walsh, M. A. Kelly, J. J. Nienaber, D. E. Palanceanu, M. R. Purcell, J. Salemdawod, T. C. Tolson, L. P. Twaddle, “Leveraging AI in Academic Research: A Student’s Perspective”, accepted to AALHE Emerging Dialogues on April 9, 2025, citation forthcoming.
A. J. Heston, L. Qian, T. Tolson, M. M. Heston, “Perceptions of AI-Driven Frameworks for English Composition Assessment Strategies: A Comparison of Professional and Student Researchers”, Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning 2025, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.61669/001c.131922
A. J. Heston, “Advancing Forensics Pedagogy: A Pathway to Quality Matters Course Certification” J Forensic Sci Educ, 2024, 6(2). Read Article
M. J. Dunphy, N. G. Walsh, A. J. Heston, Stark County Business News, “Walsh University’s Initiatives to Advance AI Education and Business Solutions”, 2024, Oct. Read Article
A. J. Heston, A. M. Zimmer, M. L. Colopy, “Investigating Anticancer Properties of Thallium Ions: An Innovative Project with GBM, HTB-5, and Canine TCC Cells” American Journal of Medical Sciences and Medicine, 2024, 12(2), 21-26. doi: 10.12691/ajmsm-12-2-1
A. J. Heston, “AI Tools for Enhancing High Impact Practices: Successes in STEM Undergraduate Research” accepted to Assessment Update on Feb. 27, 2024, citation forthcoming.
A. J. Heston, T. J. Smith, M. K. Demko, “Students as Assessment Pioneers in STEM Education: Strategies for Successful Partnerships” accepted to Assessment Update on Feb. 8, 2024, citation forthcoming.
T. J. Smith, A. J. Heston, M. K. Demko, “Preparation of a columnar mesophase Perylene Dye: An Undergraduate Organic Lab Experience”, The Chemical Educator, 2023, 28, 76-79. Read Abstract
A. J. Heston, U. S. Lahaie, M. S. Cook “Launching Effective Assessment Practices Through Collaborative Leadership: Our Assessment Journey“, Assessment Update, 2023, 35, 1-2 & 16. https://doi.org/10.1002/au.30351
A. J. Heston, D. Banerjee, P. L. Rinaldi, C. A. Tessier "NMR characterization of the higher molecular weight byproducts formed during the synthesis of [PCl2N]3", J. Inorg. & Organomet. Polym. & Mat., 2007, 17, 477-481.
A. J. Heston, M. J. Panzner, W. J. Youngs, C. A. Tessier "Lewis acid adducts of [PCl2N]3", Inorg. Chem., 2005, 44, 6518-6520.
A. J. Heston, M. J. Panzner, W. J. Youngs, C. A. Tessier "Acid-base chemistry of [PCl2N]3" Phosphorus, Sulfur Silicon Rel. Elem. 2004, 179, 831-837.
C. A. Tessier, A. J. Heston, D. Banerjee, A. Leigh, P. L. Rinaldi, C. Wesdemiotis "Characterization of the polymeric by-products from the synthesis of chlorophosphazenes" 37th American Chemical Society Central Regional Meeting, Frankenmuth, MI, May 16-20, 2006. (oral)
M. J. Panzner, A. J. Heston, W. J. Youngs, C. A. Tessier "Reaction of N-heterocyclic carbenes and Lewis bases with phosphonitrilic chloride trimer" 230th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, DC, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2005. (oral)
A. J. Heston, M. J. Panzner, W. J. Youngs, D. Banerjee, P. L. Rinaldi, C. A. Tessier "Dichlorophosphazenes: A deeper look into the chemistry behind the synthesis of polyphosphazenes" 5th Ohio Inorganic Weekend, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, Nov. 12-13, 2004. (poster)
A. J. Heston, M. J. Panzner, W. J. Youngs, D. Banerjee, P. L. Rinaldi, C. A. Tessier "Synthesis and characterization of hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene adducts" 228th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 22-26, 2004. (oral)
A. J. Heston, M. J. Panzner, W. J. Youngs, D. Banerjee, P. L. Rinaldi, C. A. Tessier "Acid-base chemistry of [PCl2N]3 as a way of addressing irreproducibility issues in the ROP of hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene" 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28-April 1, 2004. (oral)
A. J. Heston, D. Banerjee, C. A. Tessier "NMR spectroscopy of phosphazenes and derivatives" Chemistry Advisory Board Meeting, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, Feb. 5, 2004. (poster)
A. J. Heston, W. J. Youngs, C. A. Tessier "[NPCl2]3: A precursor to phosphazene polymers whose chemistry is well-known but at the same time misunderstood" 4th Ohio Inorganic Weekend, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Nov. 21-22, 2003. (oral)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Acid-base chemistry of the phosphazene trimer: [NPCl2]3" 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New York City, NY, Sept. 7-11, 2003. (oral)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Reactivity of the 15N labeled trimer [15NPCl2]3", 10th International Symposium on Inorganic Rings, Burlington, VT, August 18-22, 2003. (oral)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Carboxylate derivatives of disilanes", 36th Organosilicon Symposium, Akron, OH, May 29-31, 2003. (poster)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Reinvestigation of the ring-opening polymerization of phosphazenes", 3rd Ohio Inorganic Weekend, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, Nov. 1-2, 2002. (oral)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Reinvestigation of the ring-opening polymerization of [PCl2N]3 and [PCl2N]4", The Maurice Morton Institute of Polymer Science Sponsor's Day, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, Oct. 3, 2002. (poster)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Reinvestigation of the ring-opening polymerization of [PCl2N]3 and [PCl2N]4", 224th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, Aug. 18-22, 2002. (poster)
A. J. Heston, C. A. Tessier "Ring-opening polymerization of [-PCl2=N]n (n = 3 or 4)", 2nd Ohio Inorganic Weekend, Ohio University, Athens, OH, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2001. (poster)
