Dr. Brenda Ross

Professor of Chemistry,
Dr. Brenda Ross, Professor of Chemistry and assistant dean of the faculty.

• B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1984. Major: Chemistry, Minors: Biology, English
  
• Ph.D. Yale University, 1990. Synthesis and Studies of Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane Derivatives. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Wiberg.
  
• Post-doctoral Research Associate, Michigan State University, 1990-1991, in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Boyd.
  
• Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University, 1991 - 1996.
  
• Associate Professor of Chemistry, Cottey College, 1996 - 2003
  
• Professor of Chemistry, Cottey College, 2003 - present
  

Research Interest
The interaction of organic molecules with phyllosilicate clays.

Ongoing Research Projects

• Synthesis and intercalation of chain-type polyphenyl compounds;
• Synthesis and intercalation of hydroquinone derivatives.
  

Teaching Interests
The use of research in the undergraduate teaching laboratory; writing in the chemistry curriculum; learning communities (currently dance appreciation and introductory chemistry).

Courses Taught

• Introductory Chemistry
  
• General Chemistry and Laboratory I and II
  
• Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I and II
  
• Learning Community with Introductory Chemistry and Dance Appreciation
  
• First-Year Seminar (discontinued)
  

Email: bross@cottey.edu

Jelena Zurovac conducting undergraduate research under the direction of Dr. Ross.

Department of Chemistry

• Dr. Brenda Ross

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