About the Authors

David N. Bailey
David Bailey received his B.S. from Juniata College and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has taught course sequences in both introductory chemistry and analytical chemistry since 1968. In addition to chemical pedagogy, Dr. Bailey's research interests include the application of analytical techniques to allow the rapid and accurate determination of drugs in the body. Dr. Bailey has served as a consultant for insurance companies and for attorneys involved in criminal cases. He also has a special interest in computers and employs his analytical skills in his hobby of developing his own photographic film.

Forrest J. Frank
Forrest Frank earned his B.A. from Grinnel College and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Purdue University. After a year as a research chemist in industry, he decided that a career in teaching was more attractive. Dr. Frank joined the Illinois Wesleyan chemistry department in 1965 and has taught the organic chemistry sequence since then. His particular area of research interest is forensic chemistry, especially as related to the use of chemical reagents in the development of latent fingerprints. He is active in several professional organizations for chemists and forensic scientists, and he recently spent a sabbatical leave at Scotland Yard's Forensic Science laboratory. Together with Jeff Frick, Dr. Frank has been voted by IWU students as teacher of the year.

Jeffrey A. Frick
Jeff Frick did his undergraduate work at Augustana College and earned his Ph.D. from Loyola University. After a post doctoral appointment at the University of California-Berkeley, Dr. Frick joined the Illinois Wesleyan University faculty in 1992 and has taught biochemistry and organic chemistry. His research interests include the tracking of environmental contaminants present in wildlife and the synthesis of biologically relevant compounds. Dr. Frick is also involved in the preparation of pre-health professionals for admission to medical school and dental school. Together with Forrest Frank, Dr. Frick has been voted by IWU students as teacher of the year.

Timothy R. Rettich
Tim Rettich obtained his B.S. from the University of Dayton and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Case Western Reserve University. He has taught the introductory and physical chemistry sequences since 1981. Dr. Rettich's research interests include the thermodynamics of gases dissolved in liquid solutions and the photochemistry of those systems as related to the environment. He is well known on campus for doing chemical demonstrations that bring the students to their feet (and headed towards the emergency exits).