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)
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