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Simon, John Douglas was born on February 11, 1957 in Cincinnati. Son of Thomas Henry and Sally Sussler Simon.
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Braving the Elements
(An ideal primer for those who wish to improve their scien...)
An ideal primer for those who wish to improve their scientific literacy, this book is beautifully written and especially recommended for high school and undergraduate nonmajor science courses. Amply illustrated chapters on chemical bonding, biochemistry, cancer, and the atmosphere are interspersed with such chapters as "The Alchemist's Dream," "Newsworthy Molecules" and "WallStreet Chemistry." To facilitate this book's use in the classroom, a complete set of problems and sample exams are available from the publisher.
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John Douglas Simon
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John Douglas Simon, American Chemistry educator. Recipient Fresenius award National Chemistry Fraternity, 1993; Alfred P. Sloan fellow Sloan Foundation, 1988-1990; Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher scholar Dreyfus Foundation, 1990-1995. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, American Chemical Society.
Education
Bachelor, Williams College, 1979; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1983.
Career
Postdoctoral researcher, University of California at Los Angeles, 1983-1985; professor of chemistry, University of California, San Diego, since 1985. Member molecular and cellular biophysics study section National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1994-1999.
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Braving the Elements
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Braving the Elements
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Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, American Chemical Society.
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Married Diane Marie Szaflarski, December 7, 1991. 1 child, Katherine Anne (deceased).
