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The Chemistry curriculum is designed to function as an integral part of the liberal arts program of the College. The courses taken in normal sequence bring the student from general principles through advanced theories to the practical applications of research and industry. Science and non-science majors thus begin together and proceed to a level appropriate for their chosen program.

 

Contact Information

Judith Helmeke
Phone: 507-933-7320
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Nobel Hall of Science
 
Faculty
Name Phone      
Angela Archer Laboratory Program Coordinator507-933-6158profileweb
Scott Bur Associate Professor507-933-7038profileweb
Jeffrey Dahlseid ’90 Associate Professor507-933-6129profilewebschedule
Rebecca Guza Visiting Assistant Professor507-933-6333profile schedule
Judith Helmeke Administrative Assistant507-933-7320profile 
Jessica Imholte Adjunct Instructor507-933-6303profilewebschedule
Jeffrey Jeremiason Associate Professor, Environmental Studies Chair507-933-6235profilewebschedule
Brenda Kelly Assistant Professor507-933-7039profilewebschedule
Stephen Miller Visiting Assistant Professor507-933-7321profilewebschedule
Amanda Nienow Assistant Professor507-933-7327profilewebschedule
Brian O'Brien Professor, Chemistry Chair507-933-7310profilewebschedule
Brandy Russell Assistant Professor507-933-6160profilewebschedule
Katherine Scholl HHMI Grant, Administrative Assistantprofileweb
Allan Splittgerber Adjunct Emeritus Professor507-933-7323profile schedule
Dwight Stoll Assistant Professor507-933-6304profilewebschedule
Mary Strey Professor of Chemistry and Biology and Director of Science Initiatives507-933-7473profile schedule
Todd Swanson Adjunct Lab Instructor/Student Employment507-933-6236profilewebschedule
Carolyn Wanamaker ’04 Visiting Assistant Professor507-933-6332profile schedule
Keith Wiitala Visiting Assistant Professor507-933-6051profile schedule

Department News

Our local DANCING PROF Scott Bur along with Madddie Hanks win the Dancing with the Profs competition Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Funds raised went to benefit the United Way.

Gustavus students Spencer Bonnerup (chemistry), Steve Groskreutz (chemistry), and Bryce Bjork (physics) attended the Mid-States Consortium in Chicago Nov. 6-8, 2009 with Gustavus Chemistry faculty member Rebecca Guza.

Congratulations to Gustavus Biochemistry major, Scott Simpkins, for winning the Undergraduate Research Award at the Minnesota Chromatography Forum on May 14, 2009 and is using award proceeds to continue his research with Dwight Stoll this fall.

Annual Chemistry/Biology Halloween Costume Party! was held October 30. (Expect photos...)

The Chem Club created a delictable periodic table for National Chemistry Week. Periodic Table of cupcakes

PHYSICAL CHEMIST: The Gustavus Department of Chemistry is in the process of reviewing applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor. Details

Jeff Jeremiason (Chemistry/Environmental Studies) recently had an article titled "A Comparison of Mercury Cycling in Lakes Michigan and Superior" published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research (http://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/journal/03801330). Co-authors are Linda Kanne '09 and Tara LaCoe '06.

Brian O'Brien (Chemistry) presented a paper titled "Preparation of Fluorous Ponytail Primary Phosphines via Phthaloylphosphide Ion" at the 19th International Symposium on Fluorine Chemistry, held at Jackson Hole, Wyo., August 23-28. Co-authors were current student Jason Schultz '10, Alexander Burum '07, and Karrie-Ann Kubatko (Alex's Ph.D. adviser at the Ohio State University). Burum and Kubatko are collaborating with O'Brien and his students on crystal structure determination.

Fall Student Research Symposium was held Friday, September 11, 2009. Gustavus students engaged in scientific research over the summer presented their projects and results. Schedule. Abstracts. Link to past symposia.

Chemistry Alumni Research Symposium was held Saturday, September 12, 2009. The event included the following speakers : Joe Katzenmeyer, '04 (In Vitro Metabolism of Doxorubicin); Carolyn Wanamaker, '04 (Green Plastics); Joe Dalluge, '91 (Mass Spectroscopy in Food and Biotechnologies); and Matthew Shores, '97 (Paramagnetic Metals). Dinner with President Jack R. Ohle followed, featuring Professor Emeritus Lawrence Potts reflecting on research with students with a case study of Charles Martin Hall of Oberlin.   

Renovation of second floor research labs/teaching labs/stockroom is almost complete in Nobel Hall for the Chemistry Department.

 

Become a fan! Look for the Chemistry Department on Facebook.

 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at this year's annual Chemistry Awards Ceremonyon May 8, 2009.

Awards Recipients
American Chemical Society
Division of Polymer Chemistry Award
Laura Secor
American Chemical Society
Division of Environmental Chemistry Undergraduate Student Award
Ryan Espy
American Institute of Chemists Award David Guptill
Analytical Chemistry Award Scott Simpkins
Freshman Chemistry Awards Benjamin Johnson-Tesch, Audrey Messelt
Hypercube Scholar Award Molly Beernink
Frances Engelmann Knock Scholarships Andrew Corbett,  Scott Simpkins, Michael Swenson
Academic Assistants Nicholas Murray, Katherine Linstrand

 

80's Metal Moustache March - Chemistry Faculty vs. Seniors - Flyer

Watch for the upcoming chemistry department newsletter - mailing date TBD. We welcome information and photos you would like to have in the newsletter. Please send your submission to chemnews@gustavus.edu.

Congratulations to Jason Schultz, a junior chemistry major, who was honored at the Fluorine Conference this January.

Gustavus' new chemistry faculty member Dwight Stoll has been awarded a prestigious 2008 Camille and Henry Dreyfus Faculty Start-up Award. Dr. Stoll is one of only eight new faculty members across the country to have received this award. The others are faculty at Franklin & Marshall College, Macalester College, Marshall University, Occidental College, Santa Clara University, The College of New Jersey, and Trinity College. Dr. Stoll will use the award to benefit his professional efforts.

Gustavus students prepared models during in the 2008 January-Term Molecular Modeling class. Click here to view their J-term projects.

 

 
 
 
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