Kristi McQuade

Kristi McQuade is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bradley University. She teaches biochemistry and leads initiatives that enhance undergraduate chemical education. Her scholarship includes work on enzyme kinetics and biochemistry pedagogy, and she has written about thermogenesis in plants such as Eastern skunk cabbage. McQuade is active in university governance, serving in the Bradley University Senate and on its Executive Committee. She also engages with the Bradley AAUP chapter on academic matters. Through teaching, service, and outreach, McQuade supports a vibrant learning environment and fosters student engagement in chemical and biochemical sciences.