Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Larsen participated in the 2009 MITAS research cruise to the Arctic Ocean. The expedition explored the biogeochemical properties of methane hydrate formations in the Beaufort Sea. Sediment samples from cores collected off the shore of Prudoe Bay, Alaska were returned to SMCM. Dr. Larsen's research students are performing numerous chemical tests on these samples to better understand their role in Arctic Carbon Cycling.
Students take Action in the Gulf
This past Labor Day weekend, five chemistry students accompanied Professor Larsen on a tour of the coastlines of Mississippi and Louisiana to learn more about the effects of the BP oil spill. They brought back samples of the beach sand and water to study back at St. Mary's and to further their understanding of the many environmental issues facing the gulf.
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Paul P. Blanchette
Associate Professor, Physical Chemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 210
Email:
ppblanchette@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4356
Dr. Leah Eller
Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 225
Email:
lreller@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4352
Dr. Allan K. Hovland
Associate Professor, Inorganic Chemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 206
Email:
akhovland@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4354
Dr. Andrew Koch
Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 227
Email:
askoch@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4905
Dr. Randolph K. Larsen, III
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Analytical Chemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 204
Email:
rklarsen@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4597
Dr. Pam S. Mertz
Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 208
Email:
psmertz@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4495
Dr. Craig Streu
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 229
Email:
cnstreu@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-2179
Personal Website
Brad Newkirk
Chemistry Lab Coordinator
Office:
Goodpaster Hall Room 202
Email:
bdnewkirk@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4355
Dr. Robert H. Goldsmith
Professor Emeritus
Office:
Schaefer Hall Room 237
Email:
lrhgoldsmith@smcm.edu
Phone Number:
240-895-4329
