Dr. Moring has a B.A. in biochemistry from Smith College, an M.S. in chemistry from Southern Connecticut State College (now Southern Connecticut State University), and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Connecticut, where she specialized in crystal growth and structure.

She used her x-ray diffraction experience to study the effects of ethanol on natural and model membranes at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she was an Assistant Research Professor in the Alcohol Research Group. She returned to the main campus to teach and conduct research at the School of Pharmacy. She is now retired; her interests include silver jewelry making and botanical art.