Chemistry Enrichment Resources
Church Resources
Biography
Dr. Frank Walmsley is a retired university chemistry professor having taught chemistry classes from preparatory for General Chemistry through Ph.D. level. In addition, he taught research and teaching ethics to chemistry graduate students. Outside of chemistry, he taught First Year Seminar at Trinity University which included reading, research, writing, and discussion on a topic of the instructor's choosing. An extensive study of Christian theology has been a part of his work with the Presbyterian Church (USA) at levels from the local congregation to national.
Education
Thornton Academy, Saco, Maine
B.S. in Chemistry, University of New Hampshire
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of North Carolina
Academic Positions
Ass't. Professor to Professor, University of Toledo
Visiting Professor, Michigan State University
Adjunct Professor, Univ. Texas at San Antonio
Faculty without Rank, Trinity University
Currently Professor Emeritus, University of Toledo
Author
Research on transition metal chemistry
Chemical education on Preparatory Chemistry and Experiments for General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry laboratories
General Chemistry textbook and lab manual
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Ruling Elder
Clerk of Session at Fairgreen Presbyterian Church, Toledo OH, Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, San Antonio TX, and Gilbert Presbyterian Church, Gilbert AZ
Committees/Task Force for Mission Presbytery: (1) Henrietta King Fund Trustees; (2) Clerk's Committee; (3) Lay Leadership Steering Committee; (4) Worship Task Force; (5) Special Task Force for a Troubled Church
Committee for Grand Canyon Presbytery: (1) Commission on Preparation for Ministry; (2) Commission on Ministry
PC(USA): (1) Reader of Ordination Examinations; (2) Presbyteries' Cooperative Committee on Examinations
Other Writings
Handbooks for Presbyterians (on this web site)
"God's Likeness, Methods, and Expectations: A Scientist's View" (in print)
"Reflections on Reconciliation" (in print)
"Three Deadly Sins - No Four: a Mystery Novel" (in print)
"A Nice Trip: 16 Short Mystery Stories" (in print)
"Daniel Laughed" (in print)
"Poems, Psalms, and Ponderings" (in print)
"Loud Voices: Short Mystery Stories 2" (in print)
"Crossword Murder" (in preparation)
"Bible Study: A Comprehensive Approach Using Translation, Genre, Culture, Assumprions and Preconceptions, and Interpretive Context" (on this web site)
"An Anointing Service" (on this web site)