Erika L. Doctor

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Assaf Academic Center - Room 107

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Education/Academic qualification

Chemistry, B.S., Cedar Crest College

Forensic Science, M.S., Cedar Crest College

Chemistry with a focus in Forensic Science, Ph.D., Florida International University

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 4 Quality Education

39 Poster
6 Article
4 Conference session
2 Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Catalase Activity in the Presence of Pure Flavonoids
Weems, E. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 24 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Catalase Activity in the Presence of Pure Flavonoids
Weems, E. & Doctor, E. L., Mar 7 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Collaboration Through Catalase
Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., 2026, In: Advances in Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). 46
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Environmental-Friendly Straws as a Source of Forever Chemicals
Allen, S., Miller, S. & Doctor, E. L. (Faculty Advisor), Apr 24 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Oral Presentation

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Environmental-Friendly Straws as a Source of Forever Chemicals
Allen, S., Miller, S. & Doctor, E. L., Mar 7 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Milk Matters: Milk Fat Impact on Phthalate Exposure
Arocho, V., Pach, T. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 24 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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The Effect of Forever Chemicals from Paper Cups on Planarians
Miller, S. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 24 2026.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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A Virtual or In-Person Infrared Spectroscopy Laboratory Activity for the Analysis of Fibers and Understanding of Spectral Library Searches
Doctor, E. L. & Lecher, A. L., Dec 5 2025, In: Journal of Forensic Science Education. 7, 2, p. 1-6 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Cell Lysis Optimization to Measure Catalase Activity
Hendricks, V., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Collaboration Through Catalase
Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Jun 25 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Workshop
Colorimetric Assay for Detecting Forever Chemicals
Miller, S. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Do Different Brands of Environmentally Friendly Paints Affect Forensic Paint Analysis?
Leach, H., Pintilie, E., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 18 2025.
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Environmentally Friendly Paints Yield Significantly Different IR Spectra Over Time
Doctor, E. L., Pintilie, E. & Leach, H., Jun 4 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
Hidden Risks: Quantifying Sources of Phthalate Exposure From Cleansers
Arocho, V., Pach, T. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 18 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Science and Society (DSL 200)
Cunningham Abbott, A., Doctor, E. L., Law, W., Lecher, A. L., Rowland, K. D., Smith, J., Watson, A. A., Wright, M. & Clark, J. A., 2025, 3rd ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues)
Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication

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Calcium Ions Effect on Planaria Feeding Behavior
Newman, J., Gonzalez, N., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Apr 19 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Examining the Effectiveness of a Collaborative Laboratory Activity on College Students’ Sense of Community
Doctor, E. L., Korte, C. S. & Cooper, P. J., Jun 27 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Fruits and Vegetables: Catalase Inhibitors
Hendricks, V., Korte, C. S. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 19 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Investigation Into How Archaeological Gar Scales are Affected by Water and Sea Level Rise
Ditzig, E., Perez, D., Jolteus, S., de la Rosa, I., Doctor, E. L. & Lecher, A. L., Apr 19 2024.
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Is Forensic Paint Analysis Affected by Environmentally Friendly Products?
Pintilie, E., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Feb 17 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Is Forensic Paint Analysis Affected by Environmentally Friendly Products?
Pintilie, E., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 19 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Quantifying Diagenesis of Florida Fish Scales Using IR Spectroscopy
Manzanares, B., de la Rosa, I., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 19 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Quantifying Diagenesis of Florida Fish Scales Using IR Spectroscopy
Manzanares, B., de la Rosa, I., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Feb 17 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Receipts, a Source of Bisphenol A
Brown, C., Gouws, G. & Doctor, E. L., Feb 17 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Receipts, A Source of Bisphenol A
Brown, C., Gouws, G. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 19 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Comparing Flashover Heat Release Rate Within Different Materials
Stitzel, C. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 7 2023.
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Drosophila Model for Potential Plasticizer Induced Hyperactivity
Hayes, X., Doctor, E. L., Korte, C. S. & Rowland, K. D., Feb 18 2023.
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Drosophila Model for Potential Plasticizer Induced Hyperactivity
Hayes, X., Doctor, E. L., Korte, C. S. & Rowland, K. D., Apr 7 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Infrared Spectroscopy as a Tool for Assessing Water-Mediated Chemical Degradation of Fish Scales
Lecher, A. L., Manzanares, B., de la Rosa, I., Doctor, E. L. & Napora, K., Dec 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
Is Forensic Science Affected by Environmentally Friendly Products?
Pintilie, E. & Doctor, E. L., Nov 4 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session

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Linking Chemical Concepts of Enzymatic Function in the Introductory Biology Lab
Korte, C. S., Doctor, E. L. & Gardner, G., Jun 29 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Plastic Water Bottles, Source of Phthalates?
Gouws, G., Pintilie, E. & Doctor, E. L., Apr 7 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Quantifying Diagenesis of Florida Fish Scales Using IR Spectroscopy
de la Rosa, I., Lecher, A. L. & Doctor, E. L., Nov 4 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., 2022, In: Advances in Biology Laboratory Education. 42, p. 1-16 16 p., 5.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Research Posters for Assessment of Quantitative Reasoning & Scientific Literacy
Lecher, A. L., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Oct 6 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Jun 17 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Workshop

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Implementing CUREs with Cookbook-Style Laboratory Exercises in In-Person, Online, and Hybrid Formats
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Mar 31 2021, In: Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (JMBE). 22, 1
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., 2020, In: Advances in Biology Laboratory Education. 41, 66.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Girl, What Shade is That? Phthalates?
Lunsford, T., Noreiga, J., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Feb 22 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
The Impact of Unplanned Remote Instruction on a CURE Paired with Cookbook-style Laboratory Exercises
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Oct 23 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
The Impact of Unplanned Remote Instruction on a CURE Paired with Cookbook-Style Laboratory Exercises
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Jul 31 2020.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Abundance of Microplastics Found in Commercial Sea Salt Purchased in the US
Bodie, K., Lecher, A. L., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Feb 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Color Testing for Steroids
Resto, A., Moore, F., Zhuang, J. & Doctor, E. L., Mar 26 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Concentrations of Small Plastic Pieces on Florida Beaches: East and West Coast Comparisons
Lecher, A. L., Harris, E. & Doctor, E. L., Feb 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Jul 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Jun 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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CUREing Exposure to Environmental Chemicals from Personal Care Products
Doctor, E. L., Lehman, M. & Korte, C. S., Oct 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?
Lunsford, T., Noreiga, J., Korte, C. S. & Doctor, E. L., Mar 26 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
The Impact of Ocean Plastic Concentrations on Small Plastic Abundance at Florida Beaches
Harris, E., McKeever, S., Doctor, E. L. & Lecher, A. L., Feb 23 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?
Lunsford, T., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Apr 3 2018.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?
Lunsford, T., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Feb 24 2018.
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Personal Care Products: Where Are the Phthalates?
Lunsford, T., Doctor, E. L. & Korte, C. S., Apr 4 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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Criminalistics Lab Manual
Doctor, E. L., 2016, Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press Books)
Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
The Application of Supported Liquid Extraction in the Analysis of Benzodiazepines Using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
Doctor, E. L. & McCord, B., Nov 1 2015, In: Talanta. 144, p. 938-943 6 p., 15801.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Women in Science panelists present to Joanna Sackel's feminism class
Sackel, J., Lecher, A. L., Rowland, K. D. & Doctor, E. L.
1/29/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Lynn University: Student Research Symposium Highlights Student Achievements
Doctor, E. L. & Cooper, P.
4/26/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
The scientific spark
Lecher, A. L., Korte, C. S., Law, W. & Doctor, E. L.
10/27/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

Erika L. Doctor, Ph.D.

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