*Joined faculty in 1981

            * tenured

            * Department chair

            * Teaching specializations are general, physical, and environmental chemistry

            * Courses Regularly Taught:

                        Chem 101; Bonds and Structures
                        Chem 155: Environmental Chemistry ( every 2nd or 3rd year)
                        Chem 301/302: Physical Chemistry
                        Chem 307: Instrumental Analysis
                        Chem 369: Chemistry Seminar ( starting Fall 2003)
                        Phys 152: Principles of Physics II

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests are in the areas of chemical kinetics and environmental analytical chemistry. I am interested in the methods of analyzing water samples for the environmental assessment of bodies of water.  One aspect of my most recent work has been the analysis of algae containing water samples for chlorophyll-a. This work was done while on sabbatical at the Kansas Biological Survey. I will be broadening my expertise in the area on environmental analysis at the limnology lab at Iowa State University during the Spring 2005 semester.

MOST RECENT PUBLICATION

S.H. Wang, D.G. Huggins, J. deNoyelles and W.S. Kolln, "An Analysis of the Trophic State of Clinton Reservoir" Journal of Lake and Reservoir Management 15(3):239-250, 1999.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Member American Chemical Society 1979-present

Fellow Iowa Academy of Science
            Recognition and Awards Committee, 1998-2000  Chair 2000.
            Iowa Science Foundation Committee, 2001- present  Chair 2002
            Judge, Iowa Junior Academy of Science Presentations, 2001

Other Interests

Avid golfer.  Served as Simpson Women's Golf Coach from Fall 1982 to 1987.  I play in area amateur tournaments.  I have been a member of Indianola Country Club since 1981, have served on the Board of Directors numerous times, and I am currently completing my second term as club president.