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Badenhoop, Jay

Chemistry Professor | Science Hall, Room 313

Jay Badenhoop

(304)-788-6978

Faculty Assembly Chair 2022-2023; Chemistry Unit Coordinator; Outstanding Professor 2009, nominated 8 other years. American Chemical Society member; Faculty Advisor Circle K Club; Coordinator Regional High School Science Fair; Faculty Welfare Committee. Courses Taught: CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 Survey of Chemistry I & II (classroom and online); CHEM 115 Fundamentals of Chemistry I; CHEM 233/235 Organic Chemistry I/Lab; CHEM 234/236 Organic Chemistry II/Lab; ASTR 106 Descriptive Astronomy. Authored Organic Chemistry Lab manuals. Research interests: Using computer simulations in drug design; astronomy. Presentations to the local community: “Global Warming”; “Back to the Moon”; “Alternative Energy”; “Energy and Clean Coal Technology”; “What’s New on Planet Mars”. Kiwanis Club Vice President. My career goal has been to teach chemistry since 11th grade when I had a great teacher that made the subject come alive. I am living my dream job. Helping students succeed is my passion. Fun Facts: I write articles about media science fiction for fan clubs and collect rare series and movies on DVD.

Fun Fact: Kiwanis Club Vice President; write articles about media science fiction for fan clubs; collect rare series and movies on DVD.