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Keuka College

Dr. Andrew Robak

Dr. Andrew Robak

  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Education
Phone: (315) 279-5431
E-mail: arobak@keuka.edu
Office: Jephson Science Center 311

Academic Credentials

University of Oregon
Ph.D.
University of Oregon
M.S.
Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S.

Professional Interests

chemistry, organic chemistry, green chemistry, science in popular culture, science as art, polymers/plastics, science education, explosive chemistry demonstrations, inorganic chemistry

Biography

Dr. Robak started teaching at Keuka College in the Fall of 2007 and is the primary instructor for organic chemistry at Keuka.

He is the adviser for Keuka's chemistry club and also directs a number of undergraduate research projects. Active research projects include: Developing new surfboard coatings from polyurethanes, designing chemistry experiments for home-schooled children at the high school level and a project using chemistry and photography to promote both art and science.

Other research interests are: designing more environmentally friendly lab experiments

Upcoming Classes

Term Course Day Time
Fall 2012 FYE101.07: Experiential Learning TR 8:30 AM - 9:25 AM
Fall 2012 CHM399.03: Independent Study -
Fall 2012 CHM111L.01: Lab-General Chemistry I T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall 2012 CHM206L.01: Lab--Organic Chemistry I W 1:25 PM - 4:30 PM
Fall 2012 CHM206L.02: Lab--Organic Chemistry I R 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall 2012 CHM206.01: Organic Chemistry I MWF 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM
Spring 2013 INS301N.01: Integrative Studies: Science in Popular Culture TR 11:10 AM - 12:35 PM
Spring 2013 CHM207L.01: Organic Chemistry II Lab T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spring 2013 CHM207L.02: Organic Chemistry II Lab R 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spring 2013 CHM207.01: Organic Chemistry II MWF 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM
Spring 2013 BIO450.01: Senior Seminar in Natural Science T 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM