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The Chemistry Department has seven full-time faculty members representing all of the main sub disciplines of chemistry (Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry). Several faculty members have won University teaching awards fo rtheir outstanding teaching abilities. In addition, the Department is very active in outreach activities to promote science education in the local community and throughout th estate.
In adition to the full-time faculty, the Chemistry Department has many well qualified adjunct faculty with experience in education, the chemical industry, medical fields, and other areas. This diverse faculty and staff offers a well rounded environment for students seeking an education in chemistry.
Dr. Fred Hileman - Analytical, Environmental;
Visiting Assistant Professor
Dr. Michael Huggins - Organic, Supramolecular;
Department Chair
Dr. Karen Molek - Phsyical/Inorganic Chemistry
Dr. Tim Royappa - Physical, Polymer Science
Dr. Pamela Tanner - Inorganic; General
Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator
Dr. Leo ter Haar - Inorganic, Physical;
Dr. Pam Vaughan - Analytical
Dr. Stephen Tanner - Inorganic (Retired)
Mr. Art Carnrick - Organic &
General Chemistry
Dr. George Cooper - Organic and General Chemistry
Dr. Emily Cornwall - General Chemistry
Mrs. Cheryl Mullin - General Chemistry
Dr. Norman Peters - Organic Chemistry
Mr. Eric Rittenhouse - General Chemistry
Dr. Swadesh Samanta - General Chemistry
Dr. Martha Sarasua - General & Physical
Chemistry
Dr. Alan Schrock - General, Organic
and Polymer Chemistry
Mr. Larry Smith - General & Organic
Chemistry