Thomas Pettus - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ...

Thursday, July 21, 2011 Page 11SERVICE FOR PROFESSION, DEPARTMENT ANDUNIVERSITYOrganic DivisionThe Undergraduate Laboratory Sequence, Chem 6a, 6b, 6c: Rewrote the lab manuals in 2005 anddeveloped a website for the Organic Laboratory Sequence know as the Chem 6abc series. Standardizedthe experience by establishing a quiz bank of potential questions and began a program of regimentedtesting. Oversee TA training for chem 6abc series by require 6a TAs attend the faculty lecture.Organic Search Committees: Member of the Organic Search Committee (‘06–07) no-hires; Chair ofOrganic Search Committee (‘07–08) hired Armen Zakarian;Speakers Hosted: 2011: Hien M Nguyen— University of Iowa; Steve Peri — Eastman Chemical; MatthewGaunt — Cambridge University; Jen Allen — Amgen; 2010: Don Coltart — Duke University; David Brook— SJSU; Steve Buchwald — MIT; Daniel Seidel— Rutgers University; Michael Kerr — University ofWestern Ontario;; 2009: Paul Blakemore — Oregon State University; Marty Burke — University ofIllinois; Teshik Yoon — University of Wisconsin; Jon Antilla — University of South Florida; Andy Evan —University of Liverpool; 2008: Thomas Letka — University of Maryland; Christina White — University ofIllinois; Wei Wang — University of New Mexico; Eric Alexanian — University of Illinois; Zev Gartner –UCB; 2007: Eric Ferreria – Stanford University; Yoshihisa Kobayahi — UCSD; Takahiko Akiyama —Gakushuin University; Doug Grotjahn — SDSU; André Charette — University of Ontario; SherryChemler — University of Buffalo; Greg Dudley — Florida State University; 2006: Lawrence Williams —Rutgers; Ohyun Kwon — UCLA; 2005: Jim Leighton — Columbia University; Van Martin — Pfizer in SanDiego; Peter Wutz — Pfizer in Michigan; Matt Sigman — Utah; Jef Debrabander — Southwestern MedicalInstitute; Patrick Harran — Southwestern Medical Institute); 2004: Shelli McAlpine — San Diego State;2003: Tomás Hudlicky — University of Florida; 2002: Kip Guy — University of California at SanFrancisco; 2001: George Majetich — University of Georgia; Greg Cook — North Dakota State; MattMcIntosh — University of Arkansas; 2000: Bill Parsons — Merck Sharp and Dohme; Richard Taylor —Notré Dame; Richard Hsung — University of Minnesota; Michael Calter — University of Rochester; 1999:Emmanuel Theodarakis — UCSD; Norton Peet — Aventis; Jim Hendrickson — Brandéis; Scott Nelson —Univ. Pittsburgh; 1998 None)DepartmentPrepare Tenure Zhang Case to Associate III Oct. 2010-11Organized and Financed the New Annual Eastman Lecture 2010-11Prepare Tenure Zakarian Case to Associate III Oct. 2009Prepare Tenure Zhang Case to Associate III Oct. 2010Prepared Read De Alaniz Case to Assistant III Oct. 2010Space Committee (‘06–11). This committee is charged with overseeing the allocation of space through-outthe department.Chair of Graduate Recruitment Committee (’09–10). This committee was charged reducing a 350Kshortfall deficit and recruit the best students possible (23 students enrolled fall 2010). All are stillin the program, including several fellowship winners. Almost lost my job over this task. Lessonlearned: You can’t help folks that don’t really want it.Cabeen Replacement Committee (’10–). This committee was charged with replacing Ted Cabeen, ourresident UNIX expert (Hired Jennifer Mehl).