James (Jim) Maynard
Expert on the preparation, research and performance of chemical demonstrations, chemistry video, and teaching chemistry.
Senior instructional Specialist, Chemistry; Director, Demonstration Lab College of Letters and Science Work: 608-262-7916 — Home and cell phones available upon request maynard@chem.wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- My lab specializes in the preparation and research into chemical demonstrations, making new lecture experiments to highlight new types or uses of chemistry
- Chemistry video, photography including photomicrography, classroom lectures and distinguished speakers
- The demo lab also trains and advises faculty and staff with respect to choosing topical experiments, and how to perform them
Achievements
- Department of Chemistry, James W. Taylor Pharmacia Excellence in Teaching Award, 2008
- Photos published in The Journal for Chemical Education, including seven covers
- Chemluminary Award, American Chemical Society, for most original Hands on Activity or Demonstration, 2004
- 2011-12, College of Letters and Science Academic Staff Excellence Mid-Career Award
- 2018 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Service to the University