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Master of Science, Chemistry, Murray State University , Murray, KY, 1981

Thesis Research: A Kinetic and Mechanistic Study of the Hydrolysis Reactions of O,O,O-Triethylthiophosphate.

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry & Mathematics, Murray State University , Murray, KY, 1972  

Full Professor, Hopkinsville Community College, Division of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Hopkinsville, KY,  1997- Present  

Chair, Hopkinsville Community College , Division of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Hopkinsville, KY,  1990-1993  

Associate Professor, Hopkinsville Community College, Division of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Hopkinsville, KY,  1989 – 1996  

Assistant Professor, Hopkinsville Community College, Division of Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Hopkinsville, KY,  1984 – 1989  

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Murray State University, Department of Chemistry, Murray, KY,  1974 - 1976  

Molecular Modeling, Dynamics, Catalysis, Chemical Oscillators, E-Learning, Lab Simulations

  Hopkinsville Community College

    ·       General College Chemistry

·        Introductory Chemistry

·        Organic Chemistry

·      General College Chemistry Laboratory

·        Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

·        Organic Chemistry Laboratory

·        Programming

·        Introduction to Computers

  Hopkinsville Community College / KY Virtual University

·        Developed a comprehensive set of Internet lectures for Chemistry: A Cultural Approach.

·        Designed and developed an online Introductory Chemistry Lecture and Lab course that is currently used to satisfy the science requirement of the Kentucky Virtual University Online Associate Degree program. 

     Virtual Learning Initiative (VLI) Development Coordinator and Lead Instructor for CHM 101 : Chemistry, A Cultural Approach.

Postgraduate Study, Computer Science for Scientists & Engineers, University of Kentucky, 1995-1998

     ·        Experience with operating systems (DOS, Unix, Linux, Win9x,  NT, XP).

·        Experience with programming languages (Perl, Tcl/Tk, VB,  VBA, C++)

·        Experience with web development tools (html, xml, frontpage, macromedia flash)

·        Experience with applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, OneNote, Maple)

     Experience with Course Management Systems (Blackboard, WebCT, Moodle)

     Experience with Molecular Modeling Programs (Spartan, CAChe, Hyperchem, AMP, Tinker)

     Experience with Web 2.0 Applications and Member of Classroom 2.0)

Chemist, KY Dept. of Agriculture, Hopkinsville, KY, 1976-1984

      ·        Designed protocols for analysis of heavy metals using AA Spectroscopsy.

·        Tested thin layer, column, and gas chromatographic methods for the analysis of drugs, alkaloids, and mycotoxins.

·        Adapted colorimetric and electrode methods to detect ions and metals in plant and animal tissues.

·        Surveyed plant and animal tissue for selenium using fluorescence spectroscopy.

    ·   The Carl Suddeath Award, Hopkinsville Community College, 2004

     ·        Outstanding Faculty Award, Hopkinsville Community  College , 2001

·        Distinguished Achievement Award, feature article The Crow’s Warning,  Educational Press Association of America, 1991

·        Great Teacher Award, Hopkinsville Community College , 1991

     ·        American Chemical Society

·        Kentucky Academy of Science  

 Publications: A complete list of publications is provided (click here) elsewhere on this web site.

Available upon request.

Since 1976