Dr. Catherine A. Sarisky
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Education
New College of the University of South Florida
BA in Chemistry, 1995
California Institute of Technology
Ph. D. in Chemistry, 2005
Current & Recent Courses
- Chem 111 - General Chemistry I
- Chem 222 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chem 222L - Organic Chemistry Lab II
Research Interests
- The effects of turn propensity and 3D context upon protein secondary structures.
- Enzymatic structure and function.
- Biosynthesis of purines in Archaea.
Other Interests
- Online homework for immediate student feedback (see http://timistry.net )
- Pharmaceutical chemistry
For More Information
My website: http://faculty.roanoke.edu/sarisky
Contact Information
Street address
Chemistry Department,
Roanoke College
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
E-mail
sarisky@roanoke.edu
Office
Trexler 565A
540 375-2438
Fax
540 375-2055
Putting Classroom Knowledge to Work
Samantha Strickland '08 has not only given herself a competitive edge on her graduate school applications, but also developed some ideas about what areas of research she might pursue later in her career.
Upcoming EPIC Events Chemistry/Biochemistry
Friday, Sept. 12, 3:30 PM, Trexler 372
Summer Internship Reports
Friday, Sept. 19, 3:30 PM, Trexler 372
Chemistry Seminar, Dr. Paula Mazzer (Old Dominion University)
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 PM, Garrett Meeting Room (Colket Center)
Chemistry Seminar, Dr. Everett Carpenter (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:00 AM, Fintel Library
Summer Scholar Poster Session
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:00 PM, Massengill Auditorium
Chemistry Magic Show
Friday, Oct. 3, 3:30 PM, Trexler 372
Dr. Marc Greenberg, Johns Hopkins University
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Noon, Trexler 4th Floor Hallway
Chemistry Poster Session - National Chemistry Week
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 PM, Pickle Lounge (Colket Center)
Alumni Panel: What Can I Do With a Major in Chemistry/Biochemistry?
Thursday, Nov. 13, Noon, Massengill Auditorium
Dr. Tim Johann: The Chemistry/Biochemistry of Blood
Watch this space for information on other upcoming Fall 2008 events!
More events and calendars.
