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 Dr. Melvyn W. Mosher

Professor of Chemistry


Education:

bulletPh.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from University of Idaho (1968) (J.H. Cooley)
bulletM.S. in Chemistry from University of Idaho (1964) (J.H. Cooley)
bulletB.A. in Chemistry from University of Washington - Seattle (1962)

Previous Teaching/Research Experience:

bulletAssistant Professor at Marshall University in Huntington, WV (1969-74)
bulletPost-Doctoral Fellow at University of Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (1967-69) (D.D. Tanner)

Teaching Responsibilities:

bulletDr. Mosher teaches the Organic Chemistry (Chem 301/302), General Chemistry (Chem 101/102), and Introductory Chemistry (Chem 100.)
bulletHe also teaches special topics courses for upper-division majors, and regularly advises students on independent research projects.

Interests and Hobbies:

bulletDr. Mosher enjoys the study of Native American Petroglyphs.
bulletHis research interests include physical organic chemistry and the synthesis of possible new classes of drugs.

Interesting Facts:

bulletDr. Mosher is the author of about 30 publications in scientific journals. Most of these are co-authored with undergraduate research students.

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