June 22, 2003 - Personal Web Site: Gary D. De Boer joined the Peace Corps. where he endeavored to teach secondary science and math to young people in Kiribati.
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June 22, 2003 - Personal Web Site: Gary D. De Boer joined the Peace Corps. where he endeavored to teach secondary science and math to young people in Kiribati.
Gary D. De Boer joined the Peace Corps. where he endeavored to teach secondary science and math to young people in Kiribati.
Gary D. De Boer joined the Peace Corps. where he endeavored to teach secondary science and math to young people in Kiribati.
Gary D. De Boer
Gary was born in the small town of Hartley, Iowa. He spent most of his formative years growing up near the town of Orange City, Iowa with his two brothers and one sister.
Gary did his undergraduate studies at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Upon completing his bachelor's degree Gary joined the Peace Corps. where he endeavored to teach secondary science and math to young people in Kiribati. There is a strong Christian church in the Pacific, and it was a growing experience for Gary to see the Christian faith incorporated into a very different culture. It was also in Kiribati that Gary fell overwhelmingly in love with Ntaene Kilfi Teariki Tabiteuea Tungaru.
Upon returning to the states, Gary worked as an industrial research chemist for Gentex Corporation. in Zeeland, Michigan. Gary and Ntaene had a daughter, Kaeruru, in 1991. The family lived in Zeeland for several years before Gary continued his education at the The University of Iowa where he earned his Ph.D. under the tutelage of Professor Mark Young. Gary's research involved the photochemistry of small molecular clusters formed in supersonic molecular beams. While in Iowa, Gary and Ntaene were blessed with a second daughter, Kerita.
From the University of Iowa, Gary and his family came to LeTourneau where they have lived happily ever since. Gary's family includes his wife, mother-in-law Taara, and two daughters, Kaeruru (1991) who drew the background for this page (many years ago, she will want you to know), and Kerita (1994), as well as their dogs Bandit and Moonlight.
Gary D. De Boer
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LeTourneau University
Dept. of Chemistry and Physics
Research
Keywords: Ph. D., physical chemistry, TOF mass spectrometry, laser induced fluorescence, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, resonance enhanced multiphoton ionization, excimer laser, Nd:Yag laser, dye laser, supersonic expansions, molecular beams, atomic and molecular clusters, charge-transfer, photochemistry, electrochromics, carbon nanotubes
Academic
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, The University of Iowa (1998)
B.A. Major in Chemistry, minor in Mathematics, Calvin College (1986)
Professional Experience
Associate Professor of Chemistry
LeTourneau University. (1998-present)
Responsible for lectures and laboratory instruction in general, organic, physical, quantum mechanics, computational, and analytical chemistry. Directed undergraduate research in chemistry.
NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow
Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX (1999, 2000, 2003)
Diagnostics of the chemical mechanisms involved in the formation of carbon nanotubes by laser ablation. Probed nickel atoms in the laser produced plume as a function of time and space using Laser Ablation Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
NRC/USAF-OSR Summer Faculty Fellow
Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicles Directorate
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA (2001, 2002)
Atmospheric chemistry involving NO, CO2, O and O2. Determination of reactions rates and branching ratios through laser induced photochemistry and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Techniques included laser photolysis, diode laser spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, andcryogenics.
Research Assistant
The University of Iowa. (1996-8)
Studied laser induced photochemistry in weakly bound molecular complexes formed in a molecular beam and coupled with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS). Other techniques and areas of knowledge include: molecular and atomic spectroscopy using REMPI and LIF, kinetic energy spectroscopy, excimer, Nd-YAG, and dye lasers, computer modeling, molecular beam and high vacuum techniques.
Teaching Assistant
The University of Iowa. (1993-6)
Successfully led discussions, lectured, and graded: general chemistry, physical chemistry, and physical chemistry laboratory.
Assistant Chemist,
Gentex Corp., Zeeland, Michigan. (1989-93)
R&D in electrochromics for application in automotive rear view mirrors. Responsibilities included: electrochemistry, HPLC, IR, UV-vis, GC/MS, synthesis, protocol development for device and materials testing, interfacing with engineering and production.
Peace Corps. Volunteer
Republic of Kiribati. (1987-8)
Secondary education in general science and mathematics. Duties included: classroom and laboratory instruction, dormitory supervision, career counseling, athletics coordination, and membership on the national committee on athletics in secondary schools.
Cabin Dad
Honey Rock Camp, Wheaton College. (May 1986-December 1986)
Responsible for the growth and development of six teenage boys in a summer campprogram which developed work-ethics and self esteem through manual labor. Areas of responsibilites: supervision of work crews in construction and agriculture, cabin maintenance, and enforcement of Honey Rock policies
Awards
NASA-ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow. (1999, 2000, 2003)
NRC/USAF Summer Faculty Fellow. (2001, 2002)
D. C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize Nominee, The University of Iowa. (2000)
Hancher-Finkbine Medallion Nominee, The University of Iowa. (1998)
American Institute of Chemists Graduate Award, The University of Iowa. (1998)
Departmental Fellowship, The University of Iowa. (1997)
Departmental Scholarship, The University of Iowa. (1993-4)
Certificate of Appreciation, United States of America. (1987)
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Calvin College. (1986)
Freshman Scholarship, Calvin College. (1982-3)
Publications
G. DEBOER, J.W. BURNETT, A. FUJIMOTO and M.A.YOUNG
"Photodissociation dynamics of the Charge-Transfer State of the C6H6-I2 Complex"
J. Phys. Chem., 100, 14882 (1996)
G. DEBOER, J.W. BURNETT, and M.A. YOUNG
"Molecular Product Formation from the Charge-Transfer State of C6H6-I2"
Chem. Phys. Lett., 259, 368 (1996)
M.A. YOUNG, G. DEBOER, A. FUJIMOTO, N. IWASAKI, H.TROURE, AND I. YOURSHAW.
"Supersonic Jet Spectroscopic Study of of 1-Methyl-2(1H(D))-pyridinimine"
Bull. Chem. Soc. Japan, 70, 561 (1997)
G. DEBOER and M.A. YOUNG
"Photochemistry and Dynamics of C6H6-O2 Clusters at 226 nm" J. Phys. Chem., 106, 13 (1997)
G. DEBOER, S. AREPALLI, W. HOLMES, P. NIKOLAEV, C. RANGE, and C. SCOTT
"Detection of Nickel Atom by Laser Induced Fluorescence During Carbon Nanotube Formation in a Laser Produced Plume"
J. Appl. Phys. A., 89, 5760 (2001)
G. DEBOER, A. PRESZLER-PRINCE and M.A. YOUNG
"Charge-Transfer Mediated Photochemistry in Alkene-O2 Complexes "
J. Chem. Phys., 115, 3112 (2001)
G. DEBOER, P. PATEL, A. PRESZLER-PRINCE and M.A. YOUNG
"A Pulsed Mixing Valve for Generating Reactive Complexes in a Supersonic Expansion"
Rev. Sci. Inst., 72, 3375 (2001).
Manuscripts in preparation
G. DEBOER and M.A. YOUNG
"Kinetic Energy Release in (O2)n Clusters"
G. DEBOER and M.A. YOUNG
"Solvent Cage Effects in C2H2-HI and C6H6-HI Hydrogen Bonded Complexes"
G. DEBOER and M.A. YOUNG
"Rotational and Vibrational Excitation in the Photofragments of the C6H6-I2 Charge-Transfer Complex"
Presentations
"Molecular Beam Studies Of The Classic Charge-Transfer Complex: Benzene-I2" The University of Iowa, April 6, 1995
"Oxygen Atom Production From Alkene-O2 Complexes" The University of Iowa, March 13, 1997
"Dancing Electrons Lead To Molecular Break Ups And Bitter Atoms: a charge-transfer pathway to the production of ozone depleting agents." Wheaton College (Illinois), March 3, 1998
"Weakly Bound and Charge-Transfer Complexes Studied in the Supersonic Molecular Beam" The University of Iowa, March 5, 1998
"Charge-Transfer And Photodissociative Pathways: unique chemistry in small clusters" Ouachita Baptist University, April 20, 1998
"When Two Molecules are Better than One" LeTourneau University, April 27, 1998
"Photochemistry In Weakly Bound Clusters: charge-transfer and cage effects" The University of Iowa, July 31, 1998
"Diagnostics of the Formation of Carbon Nanotubes in a Laser Produced Plume: Laser Ablation Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Nickel" Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. August 19, 2000
"Analysis of C2 Emission Spectra of a Laser Produced Plume under Various Laser Ablation Conditions" Jointly presented with Carmen Range, Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. March 16, 2001
"Carbon Nanotube Formation: Detection of Ni Atom and C2 by Laser Induced Fluorescence" Hanscom Air Force Base, Hanscom, MA. June 14, 2001
"Charge-Transfer Mediated Photochemistry in Alkene-O2 Complexes"
Hanscom Air Force Base, Hanscom, MA. July 26, 2001
"Kinetics and Product Channel Distrubition in Alkene-O atom Chemistry"
Hanscom Air Force Base, Hanscom, MA. July 26, 2002
"Defending the Free World: the chemistry of missile defense""
LeTourneau University, Longview, TX. March 6, 2003
"Diagnostics of the Formation of Carbon Nanotubes in a Laser Produced Plume: Laser Ablation Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Nickel" LeTourneau University, Longview, TX. April 3, 2003
Societies
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Chemists
American Scientific Affiliation
Recent Research
Diagnostics of carbon nanotube formation in a laser produced plume.
Funding for analysis of spectroscopic data from NASA (Oct., 1999-Dec. 2001)
Computational analysis of carbon nanotube precursors.
Funding for computational resources through the NCSA (Dec. 2001-Dec 2003)
Synthesis and analysis of electrochromic polymers.
Funding from Pleotint LLC (May 2002 - present)
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By park on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 2:19 pm: Edit Post |
Hey, Dr. DeBoer~
I enjoyed the test today~