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Mark D. Aparece is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. He teaches undergraduate courses in Organic Chemistry, including both lectures and laboratories. His research interests are focused on developing pedagogical practices centered on pattern recognition and memorization, which lead to a holistic interpretation of chemical reactions and their underlying mechanisms. He also teaches Green Chemistry, an upper-level elective course that emphasizes sustainable practices in modern chemistry, particularly the minimization of waste, toxicity, and energy demands, all in the context of anthropogenic pollution and the metabolism of toxins. In addition to his teaching duties, Aparece collaborates with Chicago Public Schools and faculty members from Northwestern to analyze pollutants found in the soils of the Chicago park boulevard system. Outside of academia, he is a classically trained musician and composer-arranger, primarily of sacred choral music, and his original compositions and arrangements are performed in liturgical contexts in various parish churches across Chicago.
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