Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire
Louisiana Legends Gala

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-04-28
Duration: 00:12:35
Subjects: Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) | HIGHER EDUCATION
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- Merrick, Robyn Host
- Davis, Carla M. Interviewee
- Peterson, Cynthia Interviewee
- Foster, Lorenzo Interviewee
- McGuire, Stephanie Interviewee
- Hoffman, Roald Interviewee
- McGuire, Saundra Yancy Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2022 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Dr. McGuire is the retired assistant vice chancellor and professor emerita of chemistry at LSU and a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. Her profile includes interviews with: Dr. Carla M. Davis, her daughter; Dr. Cynthia Peterson, the dean of the LSU College of Science; Lorenzo Foster, teacher and former student; Dr. Stephanie McGuire, her daughter; and Dr. Roald Hoffman, the Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor Emerita at Cornell University. Hosts: John Denison and Robyn Merrick