Chemistry Faculty
Otonye Braide-Moncoeur
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Otonye received her B.A. in Chemistry, with a minor in Pure and Applied Mathematics, at Lincoln University; her M.S. in Chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology; and more recently, she received her Ph. D. in Chemistry from the University of Florida. During her dissertation work, she developed an interest in the fundamental chemical and physical characteristics that govern molecular interactions in biomembrane dependent pathways. Aside ... more ➔
Irvin J. Levy
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Computer Science
Irv joined the Department of Chemistry at Gordon College in 1985. His interests in chemistry are primarily related to the development of educational resources for green chemistry, chemistry that is inherently safer for human health and the environment. Current projects involve the creation of green organic chemistry laboratory experiments, the introduction of toxicology into the chemistry curriculum, and community outreach via green chemistry. ... more ➔
Katy Van Kirk
Adjunct in Chemistry
Katy joined the chemistry faculty in 2011. Prior to teaching, Katy spent 10 years involved in medicinal chemistry research at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Aventis Pharma. While working in the pharmaceutical industry, she was actively involved in synthesizing compounds for the oncology, psychiatric and cardiovascular programs. Her current research interests include: the incorporation of Green Chemistry into the General Chemistry curriculum, ... more ➔
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Jack W. Haas
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry
(1961–1995)
M.S. The King's College
Ph.D. University of Delaware
John W. (Jack) Haas arrived at Gordon College in Fall 1961 to initiate the Chemistry Department and served 34 years. His lectures were enlivened by cartoons. A physical chemist, he did research on sugar reaction kinetics and heavy metal complexes. In the later part of his career, he developed a strong interest in the history and philosophy of science as related to science-faith issues. In retirement, he was content editor for the American Scientific Affiliation web site.
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