William Hagan
Associate Professor
of Chemistry
B.A. in Chemistry (magna cum Laude),
M.S., Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1984)
M.S. History of Science (STS), RPI (1986)
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, RPI (1985)
PHONE: 518-454-5225
FAX: 518-458-5446
E-mail: haganw@strose.edu
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Origins of Life – Laboratory simulations of the possible role of phosphate and sulfur compounds in energy storage on the early Earth. NASA funding has been available (1998-2005) to support at least two undergraduate assistants during the summer sessions, but students may prefer to register for credit (CHM 400).
- Magnetic Resonance – The College has received a three-year grant (2003-6) from the National Science Foundation to upgrade our “NMR” instrument. With Drs. Strazza and Cooley, we have developed new instructional methods to strengthen undergraduate training in this essential technology. Please download a procedure created here for the measurement of relaxation times.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Associate
Scientist within the
- Member of the Editorial Board of Origins of Life and Evolution of the Biospheres.
- American Chemical Society – Past Chair of the Eastern New York Section (Certificate of Excellence for 1997) and symposium co-organizer for "The Chemistry of the Origins of Life" at the ACS Regional Meeting (June 16, 2003) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
TEACHING AREAS:
- Science and Society (CHM 103)
- Organic Chemistry (CHM 201-202)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHM 321)
- Instrumental Analysis (CHM 301)
- Synthesis and Characterization (CHM 306)
WWW Links:
NY Center for Studies on the Origins of Life – http://www.origins.rpi.edu
Origins of Life and Evolution of the Biospheres – http://www.kluweronline.com/issn/0169-6149