Dr. Ron Steer

Professor

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Biography

Ron Steer is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science. He has an extensive background in the fields of Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics. His research interests include Photochemistry, Photophysics, and Spectroscopy, with a specific focus on the behavior of molecules, particularly fluorescent molecules in highly excited states. Steer has contributed significantly to the study of solar photovoltaic cells and electronic energy pooling mechanisms. He has held professorships since completing his B.A. and B.Sc. in the early 1960s, followed by a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1968 and a D.Sc. in 1995. Over his career, he has been recognized with several awards, including the John C. Polanyi Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry and a Master Teacher Award from the University of Saskatchewan. He is committed to teaching, having developed courses such as 'Chemistry Informed Consumers' and 'Environmental Chemistry.'

Research Interests

Awards

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John C. Polanyi Award

2013-01-01
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Distinguished Professor

2011-07-01
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Master Teacher Award

1996-05-01

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.