Dr. Shizuka Hsieh
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Trinity Washington University
United States of America
Biography
Teaching is an opportunity to share my love of chemistry, in visualizing and thinking about the macroscopic world on a microscopic level. Chemistry courses give students a foundation in fundamental concepts, empower them with problem solving and communication skills, and illustrate connections to career tracks in research, industry, medicine, environment, and policy. With the belief that students learn best through doing, students often work together in my classes, solving problems or working with model kits. Laboratory courses give students further hands-on, practical experiences and writing practice. The successful student in chemistry embraces challenges, finds her skills, and builds confidence to take on future challenges.
Research Interest
Environmental justice Community-based participatory research Atmospheric chemistry Environmental chemistry Physical chemistry
Publications
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S. Hsieh, T. Thida*, M.K. Nyamumbo*, K.A. Smith*, N. Naamad*, R.G. Linck, O-H stretch overtone excitation of ethyl hydroperoxide conformers, Journal of Physical Chemistry A 2011, 115, 14040-14044.
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T. Yvanka de Soysa, A. Ulrich, T. Friedrich, D. Pite*, S.L. Compton, D. Ok, R.L. Bernardos, G.B. Downes, S. Hsieh, R. Stein, M.C. Lagdameo, K. Halvorsen, M.J.F. Barresi, "Macondo crude oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disrupts specific developmental processes during zebrafish embryogenesis," BMC Bio logy 2012, 10, 40.
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S. Hsieh, R. Vushe*, Y.T. Tun*, J. L. Vallejo*, Trends in organic hydroperoxide photodissociation and absorption cross sections between 266 and 377nm, Chemical Physics Letters 2014, 591, 99.
