I have always enjoyed learning and, in particular, have enjoyed science and math. So, majoring in chemistry was a natural fit for me as was pursuing a career at a college/University. I grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania and attended Washington and Jefferson College, majoring in chemistry and obtaining a teaching certificate. After a year of teaching high school, I pursued a Ph. D. in chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh by studying molecules on metal surfaces using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. Even better, it was there that I met my husband Jack, a chemist.
Courses Taught
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General Chemistry I, CHEM 111
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General Chemistry II, CHEM 114
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Chemical Literature, CHEM 356
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Polymer Chemistry, CHEM 360
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Analytical Chemistry & Lab
Educational History
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Washington & Jefferson College, B.A., Chemistry
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University of Pittsburgh, Ph. D. Analytical Chemistry, Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy/Electrochemistry/Polymers
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Dreyfus Postdoctoral Fellowship, Bates College
Professional Societies
American Chemical Society
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American Chemical Society, Committee on Community Activities, 2022-present
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American Chemical Society, Committee on Chemical Safety, 2011-2021
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ACS Chemists Celebrate Earth Week, Erie Section Coordinator
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ACS, Erie Section, Councilor, 2010-2013
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ACS, Erie Section, Secretary, 2004, 2005
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ACS, Erie Section, Chair Elect 2006-2008
Service
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Chair, Department of Chemistry 2005-2017
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Interim Associate Dean 2013-2015
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University Rank and Tenure, Chair 2018-2019; Co-chair 2019-2020
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Faculty Senate, 2013-2016, Executive Committee
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Co-Chair, Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee, 2013 Self-Study
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Chair of Standard II in 2023 University Self-Study
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CETL Advisory Board
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University Compensation Committee, Chair, 2020-2021
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University Academic Affairs
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University Student Conduct Committee
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Chair, Scientific Reasoning Committee
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College Rank and Tenure Committee
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University Review Committee