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Susan Geer

Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics

geer_susan@roberts.edu

585-594-6182

“You will truly be the same today as you will be five years from now, except for the people you meet and the books you read.”  Mark Hamby

About Professor Geer

Sue worked as a Research Scientist in the Kodak Research Labs for 23 years in the area of Chemometrics and Molecular Modeling before being called into the classroom. In 2005, Sue moved her instruction into the high school mathematics and physics classroom at Northstar Christian Academy.

Native to Western New York, Sue enjoys investing in Christian education with experience in college, high school, and home school environments. Her passion is to serve through a local Christian college to enthusiastically motivate students to work at higher levels of learning, to become familiar with mathematical and physical methods that support education and the workplace, and to use technology in that pursuit. Sue loves spending time with her husband Kevin, their four children, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. Sue, Kevin and their twin sons are actively involved at First Bible Baptist Church in Hilton.

Research

Chemometrics: Mathematical Algorithm Development of Data Reduction & Interpretation Tools (2001 – 2005)

Chemometrics: Process Analytical, Chemical Metrology and Qualimetrics (1992 – 2001)

Computational Science: Life Sciences Investigations (1987 – 1992) 

Computational Science: Quantum Chemistry Investigations (1985 – 1988)  

Special Project Laboratory: Synthetic Organic Chemistry (1982 – 1985) 

Patents

  • S. Patent Number 4,476,007
    Hemispherands and Sodium-Selective Compositions and Electrodes Containing Same
    Toner, J.L., Daniel, D.S., Geer, S.M. October 9, 1984

Publications

  • M. Goodgame, and S. M. Geer, “HMQCJFIT - Software for Analyzing HMQC-JSpectra”, J. Mag. Res., April (1993).
  • H. Wadsworth, S. M. Geer, and M. R. Detty, “Preparation of arylpropiolate esters from trichlorocyclopropenium cation and elaboration of the esters to unsymmetrical 1,4-pentadiyn-3-ones and unsymmetrical tellurapyranones”, J. Org. Chem., 52, 3662 (1987).
  • R. Detty, H. R. Luss, J. M. McKelvey, and S. M. Geer, “12-Te-5 pertelluranes from 1,2-oxatellurolyl-1-ium halides. Synthesis, structure, and reactivity. The quest for delocalization in 10-Te-3 telluranes and 12-Te-5 pertelluranes of thiathiophthene structure”, J. Org. Chem., 51, 1692 (1986).
  • F. Smith, K. J. Coffman, and S. M. Geer, “Amidrazones. 8. Synthesis of 1,2,4‐oxdiazoles by thermolysis of N3‐acylamidrazone ylides”, J. Heterocycl. Chem., 20, 69 (1983).
  • F. Smith, R. R. Soelch, T. P. Feltz, M. J. Martinelli, and S. M. Geer, “Amidrazones. VII. Formation of s-triazines by thermolysis of N1-benzyl-substituted amidrazone ylides”, J. Heterocycl. Chem., 18, 319 (1981).

Eastman Kodak Internal

  • 7 Internal Publications
  • 3 Internal Presentations
  • 2 Internal Courses

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry Instructor
Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, New York
Genesee Community College, Batavia, New York
State University of New York at Brockport, Brockport, New York
State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, New York
Northstar Christian Academy, Rochester, New York

  • AST 201 Descriptive Astronomy
  • CHE 100 Introduction to Chemistry
  • CHE 113 General Chemistry I Lab
  • CHE 114 General Chemistry II Lab
  • MAT 129 / MTH 200 Elementary Statistics
  • MAT 140 / MTH 185 Precalculus
  • MAT 141 / MTH 281 Calculus I
  • MAT 142 / MTH 282 Calculus II
  • PHY 101 General Physics I Lab
  • PHY 102 General Physics II Lab
  • PHY 201 Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Lab
  • PHY 202 Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Lab
  • PHY 203 Physics for Engineers and Scientists III Lab

7-12 Mathematics, Physics, and Computer
Northstar Christian Academy, Rochester, New York

  • AP Physics 1 and 2
  • AP Calculus AB and BC
  • Precalculus
  • Technical Mathematics
  • Algebra Applications
  • SAT Prep
  • Honors Algebra 2 with Trigonometry / Algebra 2 / Algebra 2A
  • Geometry / Geometry A
  • Honors Algebra 1 / Algebra 1 / Algebra 1A
  • Prealgebra / Algebra Skill Building
  • 7th Grade Mathematics
  • Computer

Master of Arts in Mathematics – Summa Cum Laude (August 2016)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Sponsor:  Dr. Chris Monico

Master of Arts in Reading – Summa Cum Laude (Dec. 2011)
Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Sponsor:  Dr. Ritchie Kelley

Master of Science in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Magna Cum Laude (May 2010)
Clarks Summit University, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Sponsor:  Dr. Ritchie Kelley

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Magna Cum Laude (May 1982)
State University of New York at Geneseo, Geneseo, New York
Research Advisor:  Dr. Richard F. Smith
Minor:  Computer Science

Educational Training

The Gow School, South Wales, New York (Summer 2010)
Graduate Certificate – Teacher Training Institute - Reconstructive Language

Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2007 – 2009)
LiPS, Seeing Stars, and Visualizing & Verbalizing

Scientific Learning, Oakland, California (2005)
Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant

Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York (1988 – 1996)
Statistics and Mathematical Programming Languages – 25 courses
Microsoft Word for Curriculum Development – 4 courses

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Summer 1989)
Molecular Modeling Approaches

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (Summer 1986)
Applied Molecular Orbital Theory

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York (Summer 1983)

Advanced Organic Design and Synthesis