Meet our Instructors -- David Dick

~With more than 10 years teaching experience, Dr. David Dick joined the team at College of the Rockies in August, 2007 to teach first and second-year Chemistry courses.~

After obtaining his PhD in the field of synthetic inorganic Chemistry from the University of Windsor, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Ottawa and Wayne State University exploring the chemistry of catalysts and main-group compounds.

His hands-on experience includes 12 years as an analytical chemist and spectroscopist in British Columbia, performing analyses of various samples for research and industry, especially the pulp and paper industry. During that time he also taught university-level courses in the areas of organic, inorganic, analytical and environmental chemistry and was the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award in 2006.

"I look forward to focusing my efforts towards teaching," Dr. Dick commented. "In September I'll be introducing some novel experiments into our laboratories. Some of these laboratory experiences have their roots in modern analytical techniques that are used every day in industrial labs."

"Outside of the classroom, I intend to pursue my interests in chemical education and I think the College of the Rockies is an ideal place to do that. With a mandate of education and teaching, I find everyone at the College is supportive and focused. In the six months I've been here I've had many refreshing and informative discussions with colleagues devoted to teaching and student success."

His contributions to research are found in 17 publications, the most recent appearing in the Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology and Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.

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