Chemistry Department Faculty

       My professional interests lie primarily in the history of science, with special emphasis on the history of chemistry.  Among other activities, this has led to the publication of a book, titled "Core Beliefs of the Physical Sciences:  The History of Our Concepts" (Cengage:  Mason, OH; 1st edition, 2010; 2nd edition, 2012).

Other professional activities have included research in inorganic and organometallic chemistry, authorship of a textbook (Inorganic Chemistry, published by Brooks/Cole) and membership on four different national examination committees sponsored by the American Chemical Society.

My teaching responsibilities here at Fredonia include introductory-level General Chemistry, several advanced courses for majors (Inorganic Chemistry, Introduction to Research, and Applied Spectroscopy), and a College Core Curriculum course for non-majors titled Scientific Revolutions.