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Richard C. Bell headshot

Richard C. Bell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5172
Science Building, 104
Dana Brinkel Headshot

Dana M. Brinkel

Instructor, Chemistry
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814-949-5169
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Justin M. Huffman headshot

Justin M. Huffman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5018
Science Building, 105
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Mary Menachery, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita, Chemistry
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Christopher Rumble

Christopher Rumble

Assistant Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5000
Tom Russo

Thomas J. Russo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
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814-949-5173
Smith Building, E107
William G. Van Der Sluys, Ph.D.

William G. Van Der Sluys, Ph.D.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5449
Science Building, 108
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Nan Xu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5516
Science Building, 106
Yimin Zhu

Yimin Zhu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Chemistry
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814-949-5478
Science Building, 111

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