At Morehouse, Dr. Lawrence has co-chaired the Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium, a poster session of presentations by undergraduates involved in chemical research from local colleges and universities in the State of Georgia. He also serves as the principal investigator for SYNERGI, a partnership led by The Leadership Alliance to develop innovative programs for research training. Recently, his research has focused on the development of new methods for the modular synthesis of natural products. He lives in Smoke Rise, Georgia and is a father of four.