Education
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, Ohio State University
B.A., Chemistry, Lewis University
Courses Taught
Chem 3301/3302/3201/3202: Organic Chemistry I and II (and labs)
Chem 4401: Biochemistry
Chem 4303: Advanced Organic Chemistry
Chem 1400: Concepts of Chemistry Lab
Phsc 1400: Concepts of Physical Science
Fsci 1300: Introduction to Forensic Science
Publications
"Textile Fiber Identification." Robert L. Flachskam Jr. and Nancy W. Flachskam, J. Chem. Educ., 68, 1044 (1991).
"Preferred Ring Sizes of Cyclic Transition States in Bifunctional Catalysis of the Dedeuteration of Isobutyraldehyde‑2‑d by Polyethyleneimines." Jack Hine and Robert L. Flachskam, Jr., J. Org. Chem. 39, 863 (1974).
"Catalysis of "‑Hydrogen Exchange. IX. Isobutyraldehyde‑2‑d Exchange in the Presence of Amino Acids." Jack Hine, B.C. Menon, Julien Mulders, and Robert L. Flachskam, Jr., J. Org. Chem., 34, 4083 (1969).
Professional Activities
Faculty Development Grants funded by the Teagle/Bell South Fund:
* 1996 -- Sabbatical Leave - Wrote an Organic Chemistry laboratory manual incorporating microscale techniques.
* 1993 -- Development of the Laboratory Component in the Physical Science Course, PHSC 1400.
* 1992 -- Development of a Chemical Hygiene Plan for the Science Division of Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Professional Societies
* American Chemical Society - Awards Chairman for the Indiana-Kentucky Border Section
Honors
* 2002 - KWC Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award
* Delta Epsilon Sigma Honorary Society at Lewis University
