Chemistry
at the
Dr.
Mark B. Ward
Chemistry
Instructor
Science
Department Chair
Howdy! I’m Dr. Ward. I am the current science department chair at LSMSA, and I teach various chemistry courses here at LSMSA. Thank you for visiting my webpage. I hope you enjoy your tour through my website. If you need general school info, go to www.lsmsa.edu. Click on the links below for information regarding course syllabi and the Future Scientist Program.
*Syllabus for
Accelerated Chemistry I Laboratory (CH111L), Fall, 2008
*Syllabus for
Accelerated Chemistry II Laboratory (CH211L), Fall, 2008
*Syllabus
for Accelerated Chemistry I (CH101L), Fall, 2008
*Syllabus
for Accelerated Chemistry II (CH201L), Fall, 2008
*Future Scientist Program
Overview
*Future
Scientist Program Application Form
*Future Scientist
Program / Distinction Comparison
*Examples of Volunteer
Opportunities for Future Scientist Program in Natchitoches
My Profile:
Education:
B.S. Chemistry, Northwestern
M.S. Chemistry,
Ph.D. Chemistry,
Professional Experience:
-Pennzoil Company, Shreveport, LA, 1977-79
-Getty Oil Company, Houston, TX, 1982-1984
-Texaco Exploration and Production Technology, Houston, TX, 1984-88
-Baker Hughes Inc., Houston, TX, 1988-2002
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I have worked in chemical R&D for over 20 years both as a chemist and technical manager. Now, I am using this experience to teach chemistry to LSMSA students. I also am very happy to provide my insights and guidance to interested students on science/technology careers, curriculum paths, and college selection.
Publications: Follow the link to see a list of publications.
Personal Notes:
Believe it or not, I have a life
beyond chemistry. I am married with 1
daughter. In addition to hunting and
fishing, I enjoy playing guitar and alto sax, writing songs, and listening to
jazz. Genealogy is also one of my
favorite things to do.
Special Project: I have a special project the first week of
each year called “Scientific Horizons”.
During this time, we visit various industries, labs, and medical
facilities within driving distance of LSMSA.
This project is very economical ($35-70) and helps students to better
appreciate and understand the real world of science/technology. Click on the link to learn more.
Science Links of
Interest for LSMSA Students:
LSMSA students, particularly those
pursuing Distinction, enter science competitions with their project. The Region IV Fair is linked to the Louisiana
Science and Engineering Fair at LSU in the Spring. The Siemens-Westinghouse competition occurs
in the Fall each year. Why not get
involved in science and take on a project?
Your LSMSA science faculty will help you with your project. Check with me for more information.
Region IV Science and
Engineering Fair: www.lsua.edu
Siemens-Westinghouse
Competition: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/
Intel Science Talent
Search: http://www.intel.com/education/sts/
Junior Science and
Humanities: http://www.jshs.org
I hope you will visit these
links. Putting together a good science
project at LSMSA can get you scholarship/award money, a better understanding of
a scientific area, and impressive information to put on your college
application.