Amanda NienowFaculty
I grew up near Holdingford, MN and graduated from high school from Becker, MN. I then attended Saint Mary's University of MN where I earned a B.A. in Chemistry and met my husband, Aaron Nienow. I obtained my Ph.D. in (Physical) Chemistry at the University of Minnesota and completed a brief post-doctoral fellowship at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN before coming to Gustavus Adolphus College as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in 2007. In 2013, I was promoted to Associate Professor and in 2018, I was promoted to Professor.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing games, and playing/exploring the outdoors with my three kids- Allan, Henry, and Julia.
Courses Taught
CHE-258 (Inorganic Chem I w/Lab), CHE-291 (IS:Physical Chem Research), and CHE-391 (IS: Topics Physical Chemistry)
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE-371 | Physical Chem I Lab | 26 | 2023/FA, 2022/FA, 2021/FA, 2019/FA, 2018/FA, 2017/FA, 2016/FA, 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2009/FA, 2008/FA, and 2007/FA |
| CHE-372 | Physical Chem II Lab | 15 | 2023/SP, 2022/SP, 2020/SP, 2019/SP, 2018/SP, 2017/SP, 2013/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/SP |
| CHE-399 | Chemistry Seminar | 7 | 2023/FA, 2023/SP, 2022/FA, 2016/FA, 2015/SP, 2009/SP, and 2008/FA |
| CHE-141 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 7 | 2012/SP, 2011/SP, 2010/SP, 2009/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/SP |
| CHE-102 | Chemistry in Context Lab | 7 | 2011/SP, 2010/SP, 2009/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/SP |
| CHE-107 | Principles of Chemistry Lab | 6 | 2023/SP, 2015/FA, 2014/FA, and 2010/FA |
| CHE-107 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 | 2022/SP, 2014/FA, 2010/FA, and 2009/FA |
| CHE-371 | Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 4 | 2012/FA, 2011/FA, 2008/FA, and 2007/FA |
| CHE-372 | Quantum Chemistry and Dynamics | 3 | 2013/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/SP |
| CHE-102 | Chemistry in Context | 3 | 2011/SP, 2010/SP, and 2009/SP |
| CHE-246 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | 2016/SP and 2015/SP |
| CHE-125 | Science/Public Policy | 2 | 2013/JN and 2012/JN |
| CHE-391 | IS:Chem Research | 1 | 2023/JN |
| FTS-100 | FTS:Consumer Chemistry | 1 | 2015/FA |
| CHE-246 | Environmental Chemistry Lab | 1 | 2015/SP |
| CHE-344 | Special Topic: Computational Chemistry | 1 | 2010/SP |
| CHE-139 | Forensic Science | 1 | 2010/JN |