Dr. John Nash

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Biography

Dr. John Nash is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University with over 30 years of teaching experience. He specializes in General Chemistry for both majors and non-majors, designing and selecting laboratory experiments to enhance student learning. His courses include General Chemistry for Science and Engineering Majors, Organic Chemistry, and Freshman Chemistry Orientation. Dr. Nash has developed innovative teaching methodologies and coordinated multiple laboratory courses while also creating online learning modules and multimedia experiments. His scientific research focuses on Quantum Chemical Characterization of structures, thermochemical properties, and state splittings in various radical systems. Through his commitment to education, he has received numerous awards, including the Arthur E. Kelly Outstanding Teacher Award and the TEAM Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching and mentoring students in the field of chemistry.

Research Interests

Awards

#2014

TEAM Award

#2010

Arthur E. Kelly Outstanding Teacher Award

#2005

Arthur E. Kelly Outstanding Teacher Award

#2005

Top Ten Teachers Award

#2004

Top Ten Teachers Award

#2003

Top Ten Teachers Award

#2000

Honorary Member Phi Eta Sigma

#1987

Outstanding Graduate

#1986

Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Award

Courses

General Chemistry for Science/Engineering Majors General Chemistry II: Science/Engineering Majors Introduction to Chemistry for Engineers Introduction to Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Organic Chemistry Laboratory Freshman Chemistry Orientation

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.