Mary Konkle
Associate Professor of Chemistry
About Me
I am originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have lived in upstate New York, Nashville, and San Antonio during my professional career. I worked as a synthetic Organic chemist at a pharma-ceutical company after my undergraduate degree, and then shifted to biochemistry after realizing how much I like to work in an ensemble in an interdisciplinary way. I am amazed at how small chemical changes can cause a large biological impact.
My College Experience
I received my degree from Ball State University in 2001. I came to Ball State on scholarship in the School of Music. Supportive and encouraging faculty in the Department of Chemistry facilitated my switch to a Chemistry degree.
What I have Learned?
Mentoring is such an important part of education and career progression.
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Undergraduate Research [syllabus] |
BIO 498.06 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1 |
Independent Study |
| Essentials of Biochemistry [syllabus] |
CHEM 360.11 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3 |
Lecture |
| Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory [syllabus] |
CHEM 361.11 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |
| Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 361.12 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |
| Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 361.13 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |
| Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory |
CHEM 361.14 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Laboratory |
| Independent Study and Research [syllabus] |
CHEM 470.2 |
Spring 2026 |
Undergraduate |
1.0 |
Independent Study |