The Gooch-Stephens Lecture Series Presents University of Oregon’s Presidential Chair in Science, Geraldine L. Richmond, Ph.D.
Geraldine L. Richmond, Ph.D., presidential chair in science and professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, will speak at the annual Gooch-Stephens Lecture hosted by the chemistry and biochemistry departments in Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences.
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by Gabrielle White, student newswriter, Baylor University Media and Public Relations
WACO, Texas (Feb. 4, 2019) – Geraldine L. Richmond, Ph.D., presidential chair in science and professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, will speak at the annual Gooch-Stephens Lecture hosted by the chemistry and biochemistry departments in Baylor University’s College of Arts & Sciences.
“Dr. Richmond is a very acclaimed physical chemist in nonlinear spectroscopy, specifically looking at water interfaces and similar interactions in cellular membranes, all of which are of ongoing interest in our department,” said Patrick Farmer, Ph.D., chair and professor of the department of chemistry and biochemistry. “She’s recently won the Priestly Medal and various other awards from the American Chemical Society, the American Physical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry. She’s been especially active in advocating for women’s increased participation in STEM research.”
A reception will be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Baylor Science Building A-wing, second floor landing. The reception will be followed by Richmond’s first presentation of “Mulling Over Emulsions: Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces” at 5 p.m. in Room B.110 of Baylor Sciences Building, 101 Bagby Ave.
On Feb. 7, refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in Baylor Science Building, A-wing, second floor landing, followed by Richmond’s second lecture of “Surf, Sink or Swim: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes of Water Surfaces,” at 4 p.m. in Room B.110 of Baylor Sciences Building.
“I think she provides a wonderful role model for women seeking careers in science, and I’m sure she will discuss her ongoing mentoring activities in COACH, a grass-roots organization that is working to increase the number and career success of women scientists and engineers,” Farmer said.
The Gooch-Stephens Lectures were established as a permanent annual event in recognition of the outstanding contributions of two long-time, highly respected chemistry professors and former department chairmen, W.T. Gooch, Ph.D., and W.R Stephens, Ph.D.
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