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BIO I am a theoretical and computational chemist and my areas of research interest include liquid state theory, polymers and computational and simulation techniques. I am particularly interested in hybrid theory/simulation methods. I enjoy teaching the general chemistry sequence, physical chemistry (including quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetics), and computational chemistry. As an educator, I believe comprehension is proven through application. While it’s easy to follow an expert solving a problem, it is a far greater challenge to do the work yourself. My goal is to guide students and provide the necessary tools, but I challenge them to ultimately prove their knowledge and build authentic confidence by doing the work themselves. EDUCATION Ph.D., Applied Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, 2016 B.S., Chemistry, The College of Idaho (Albertson College) 2004 SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Donley, J. P., Heine, D. R., Tormey, C. A. and Wu, D. T. “Liquid-state polaron theory of the hydrated electron revisited.” The Journal of Chemical Physics, 141, 024504 2014 Servis, M.,Tormey, C. A., Wu, D. T. and Braley, J. “A Molecular Dynamics Study of Tributyl Phosphate and Diamyl Amyl Phosphonate Self-aggregation in Dodecane and Octane.” The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 120(10), 2016 He, Q., Wang, S., Hu, R., Akgun, B., Tormey, C.A., Peri, S., Wu, D., Foster, M. “Evidence and Limits of Universal Topological Surface Segregation of Cyclic Polymers.” Physical Review Letters, 118, 2017 Li,H, Donley, J.P.,Wu, D.T, Curro,J.,Tormey, C.A. “Two-molecule theory of polyethylene liquids” The Journal of Chemical Physics, 161, 194903, 2024
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BIO My research interest lies at the interface of inorganic chemistry, materials science and engineering, microbiology and environmental remediation. It is my goal to use expansive, challenging research projects as a tool to help prepare highly qualified students for the next steps in their professional development. As a tenured, full professor at the College of Idaho, I have had the privilege of mentoring approximately 20 undergraduate students on a variety of research projects over the course of the past five years. Approximately half of the students who have conducted research with my group have continued their education in medical, dental, pharmacy, or Ph.D. programs around the country, including at Colorado State University, University of Utah, the University of Washington WAMI program, Colorado School of Mines and the Nation Renewable Energy Laboratory/University of Colorado-Boulder. The output of the undergraduate student researchers from my group has taken the form of three honors theses, numerous presentations at local, regional and national level scientific meetings and multiple peer-reviewed publications. Perhaps most importantly, undergraduate students have been directly responsible for generating the data that has lead to sustaining funding for all of the activities in my research group. EDUCATION Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry & Materials Science, Rice University, 2003 B.S., Chemistry, Centenary College of Louisiana, 1999 SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Representative national level presentations: N. Hunter, K. Cornell, J. Thurston; “The antimicrobial properties of graphitic carbon nitride”; 250th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Boston, MA J. Thurston, L. Wayment, N. Hunter, P. Erstad, D. Xu K. Cornell; “Design, synthesis and evaluation of N,N’-diarylurea complexes as next-generation inhibitors of the bacterial enzyme MTN”; 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego CA J. Thurston, N. Hunter, K. Cornell; “Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity of photocatalytically active nanostructured graphitic carbon nitride (ns-g-C3N4) coatings under visible radiation”; 251st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Diego CA K. Bertagnolli, S. Nick, P. Erstad, D. Xu, J. Thurston, K. Cornell “Characterization of Potential Allosteric Effectors of Bacterial MTN”; 253rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA J. Thurston, K. Cornell, N. M. Hunter “Enhanced visible-light driven antibiotic activity of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) films derived from urea”; 253rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA ACCOMPLISHMENTS Tenure (2012), The College of Idaho Harry B. Weisner award for excellence in research (2003) and in teaching (2002), Rice University Graduated Magna cum Laude with departmental honors (1999), Centenary College Chemistry Graduate of Year (1999), Centenary College Organic chemistry student of year (1998), Centenary College PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Chemist, Condea Vista Corporation, Austin, Texas, 2001-2002 Industrial Internship in synthetic organometallic chemistry. Responsible for the design and synthesis of novel olefin oligomerization catalysts.
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BIO Mark Petty joins The College of Idaho as the Director of Choral Activities after several years teaching in Iceland, Idaho, and beyond. Mark nourished a love for music and the mountains while growing up in Boulder, Colorado, and has spent his life exploring the intersection between nature and the arts. As the music teacher and adventure coordinator at an Expeditionary Learning school, he pioneered curriculum integrating music and the local environment, helping students connect to culture and the natural world through music exploration. His current work explores how music rooted in landscape and place can help foster environmental stewardship, with a particular focus on Icelandic choral music Mark believes strongly that singing each other’s songs helps build bridges and creates cultural understanding and unity. He has studied music education, conducting, and environmental communication at Colorado State University, Idaho State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Washington, working with such generous mentors as Scott Anderson, Eph Ehly, Edith Copley, Jeremy Fox, Giselle Wyers, and Geoffrey Boers. When not directing music, Mark enjoys leading mountaineering leadership expeditions throughout the Western United States. EDUCATION D.M.A., Choral Conducting, University of Washington, ABD 2024 M.M., Choral Conducting, Northern Arizona University, 2015 B.M.E., Music Education, Idaho State University, 2010 B.S., Environmental Communication, Colorado State University, 2007 SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH Singing & Sustainability: An Ecological Perspective. Star of the North, ACDA Minnesota, Spring 2025 Forests of Song: Building Environmental Stewardship through Choral Singing. ChorTeach, Fall 2021 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Icelandic Legacies of Land, Word, and Song, with Dr. Cayla Rosché. Málstofa Rannsóknastofa í tónlist/Seminar for the Music Research Laboratory, Listaháskóli Íslands/Iceland University of the Arts, Reykjavík, Iceland, November 2022 Ecomusicologies of Place: Singing and Environmental Stewardship in Iceland, the North, and Beyond. Hádegisfyrirlestur í tónlistardeild/Lunchtime Lectures in Music, Listaháskóli Íslands/Iceland University of the Arts, Reykjavík, Iceland, April 2022 Authentic, Appropriated, or Informed: Performing Multicultural Music with Integrity & Respect. Idaho Music Educators Association Inservice Conference, Rexburg, ID, February 2019 Northern Lights: Choral Treasures of Iceland. Idaho ACDA Conference, Boise, ID, October 2018 & Idaho Music Educators Association Inservice Conference, Moscow, ID, February 2018 Choral Music of Native North America. Idaho Music Educators Association Inservice Conference, Boise, ID, February 2017 Real Adventure: Building a Values Based Adventure Program at Your School, with Cara Sonnemann. Expeditionary Learning National Conference, Baltimore, MD, 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Guest Conductor and Clinician: Nordklang Choral Festival, Reykjavík, Iceland, 2022 Idaho International Choral Festival, Pocatello, ID, 2019
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BIO My expertise is in biochemistry, cell signaling pathways, and bioactivity of polyphenolic compounds. Being on the faculty at The College of Idaho is very rewarding and enjoyable. I have the opportunity to interact daily with bright and interesting students in my courses and labs. In my research group, students develop skills in pursuing independent laboratory research, and produce impressive and valuable data. EDUCATION Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, Biochemistry B.A., Kalamazoo College, Chemistry and Biology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006-Present, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, The College of Idaho 2005-2006, Instructor, Chemistry Department, The College of Idaho 2004-2005, Adjunct Professor, Chemistry Department, The College of Idaho 1996-1998, Environmental Protection Specialist, United States Army 1990-1993, Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, University of Washington
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