Edward D. Walton

Edward D. Walton

Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Chemistry and BioChemistry, College of Science

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

  • Professor of Chemistry/Science Education, Cal State Poly Univ. Pomona, CA, (Sept. 1987- March 2017)
  • Professor of Chemistry, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (1979-1987)
  • Statewide Coordinator for Pre-College Programs, California MESA,Univ. of Calif. Berkeley, August (1985-86)
  • Visiting Professor of Chemistry Towson State University, MD (1978-79)
  • Physical Science Teacher/Section Head, U S Navy's Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training, San Diego, CA (1969-73)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

  • Middle School Summer Science Teaching Institute, Director, (2008- 09)
  • High-school Chemistry Teaching Summer Institute, Director, (2007-08)
  • Cal Poly’s Pipeline to Teaching program for high-school students, Co-Director (2006-08)
  • California State University Science Education Colloquium, Co-Convener (2006)
  • NOVA Management Team (2004-2008): NASA’s Opportunities for Visionary Academics.
  • "Science Teaching Workshop" for the California State University System science faculty, Co-Developed (2002) 
  • "Everyday Science" series, developed and presented for Future Watch, a Science radio and TV program (2000-2001)
  • President,  National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (1984-86).
  • Executive Board Member, Maryland Association of Science Teachers, (1986-88)
  • Elected Member, Scientific Council, Maryland Academy of Science (1984-87)