Jennifer E. Mihalick

Department of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901

(920) 424-7095
FAX: (920) 424-2042
mihalick@uwosh.edu
http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/mihalick/

EDUCATION:
1985 - 1991 Stanford University, Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry
Research Advisor: John I. Brauman
Thesis Title: "Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of the Structure of Hydrogen - bonded Complex Ions "

1981 - 1985 Princeton University
A. B. in Chemistry, magna cum laude
Research Advisor: Zoltan G. Soos
Thesis Title: "The Electronic Structure of Polydiacetylene"

HONORS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:
1998, 1999 Nominated for U. Wisconsin Oshkosh Distinguished Teaching Award
1986 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship
1985 Induction into Sigma Xi
1981 National Merit Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2009 - present   Director, UW System Women & Science Program
1999 - present  Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
1993 - 1999  Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
1991 - 1993  Camille and Henry Dreyfus Fellow, Franklin & Marshall College
1986 - 1991  Graduate research assistant, Stanford University
1985 - 1986  Teaching assistant, Stanford University
Summer 1985  Research assistant, Xerox Corporation's Webster Research Lab, New York
Summer 1984  Research assistant, Hoechst Corporation, Hoechst, Germany

PUBLICATIONS:

    J. E. Mihalick.  Introduction to Chemistry of Materials textbook.  Printed for UW Oshkosh (2008).
    J. E. Mihalick, T. Rusch, J. Whitfield, S. Surendonk, eds. Oshkosh Scholar, Volume 2 (2007).
    J. E. Mihalick, K. M. Donnelly. "Cooking up colors from plants, fabric and metal." J. Chem. Educ. 84, 96A (2007).
    J. E. Mihalick, K. M. Donnelly.  “Using metals to change the colors of natural dyes.” J. Chem. Educ. 83, 1550-1551 (2006).
    D. L. Parker, J. E. Mihalick, J. L. Plude, M. J. Plude,T. P. Clark*, L. Egan, J. J. Flom*, L.C. Rai, H.D. Kumar, "Sorption of metals by extracellular polymers from the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa f. flos-aquae strain C3-40." J. Applied Phycology  12, 219-224 (2000).
    J. E. Mihalick, W. P. Griffiths III*, J. E. Muten*, T. A. Olson*, J. B. Hein*, "Thermochemistry of Binding of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) by Saccharides in Aqueous Solution." J. Solution Chem. 28, 1025-1036 (1999).
    J. E. Mihalick, G. G. Gatev, J. I. Brauman, "Electron Photodetachment Spectroscopy of Solvated Anions: RO.HF- or ROH.F-?" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 118, 12424-12431 (1996).
    J. N. Spencer, J. E. Mihalick, I. M. Paul*, B. Petigara*, Z. Wu*, S. Chen*, and C. H. Yoder, "Complex formation between alpha-cyclodextrin and amines in water and DMF solvents." J. Solution Chem. 25, 747-756 (1996).
    J. N. Spencer, J. DeGarmo*, I. M. Paul*, Q. He*, X. Ke*, Z. Wu*, C. H. Yoder*, S. Chen*, J. E. Mihalick, "Inclusion Complexes of Alcohols with a-Cyclodextrin." J. Solution Chem. 24, 601-609 (1995).
    C. H. Yoder, J. E. Mihalick, W. J. Kowalski*, J. B. Ealy, J. N. Spencer, C. D. Schaeffer, J. L. Green*, K. J. Sullivan*, C. S. Yoder, L. C. Prokop*, "The Synthesis, Structure and Lewis Acidity of Bidentate Organotin Alkanes and Carboxylates." Main Group Metal Chemistry  18, 43-50 (1995).
    J. N. Spencer, J. E. Mihalick, I. M. Paul*, W. J. Nicholson*, T. J. Nicholson*, X. Ke*, Q. He*, S. E. Daniels*, L. J. Fenton, J. L. Ealy, S. Puppala*, and C. H. Yoder, "Solvent Effects on Host-Guest Complexation." J. Solution Chem. 23, 711-719 (1994).
    B. D. Wladkowski, A. L. L. East, J. E. Mihalick, W. D. Allen, J. I. Brauman, "The Proton Transfer Surface of CH3OHF-." J. Chem. Phys. 100, 2058-2088 (1994).
    J. N. Spencer, J. E. Mihalick, T. J. Nicholson*, P. A. Cortina*, J. L. Rinehimer*, J. E. Smith*, X. Ke*, Q. He*, S. E. Daniels*, S. Puppala*, J. L. Ealy, L. J. Fenton, W. J. Nicholson*, I. M. Paul*, and C. H. Yoder, "Comparison of Macrocyclic Effect for Ether Hosts in Aqueous and Organic Solvents." J. Phys. Chem. 97, 10509-10512 (1993).
    J. N. Spencer, T. F. Ganunis*, A. I. Zafar*, S. Puppala*, J. L. Ealy, L. J. Fenton, S. Gupta*, C. H. Yoder, J. E. Mihalick, "Hydrogen Bond Formation to Cyclic and Acyclic Polyethers." J. Solution Chem. 21, 1005 (1992).
    J. N. Spencer, A. I. Zafar*, T. F. Ganunis*, C. H. Yoder, L. J. Fenton, J. L. Ealy, S. Gupta*, C. M. Salata*, I. M. Paul*, W. J. Nicholson*, J. E. Mihalick, "Thermodynamic Parameters for Polyether Adducts with Neutral Molecules." J. Phys. Chem. 96, 3475 (1992).
    Z. G. Soos, S. Kuwajima, and J.E. Mihalick*, "Ground-state alternation and excitation energy of S = 1/2 linear Heisenberg antiferromagnets." Phys. Rev. B  32, 3124 (1985).

GRANTS:

2009 "Improving the Fastness of Natural Dyes to Fabrics." UW Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Liem Nguyen*).
2008  2009-2010 Wisconsin Teaching Scholars Program, UW System/OPID.
2008 "Creating Sol-Gel Cages for Dyes." UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Program - Research.
2007 "A Comparison of the Structures and Reactivities of Flavonoids." 
UW Oshkosh Student Compact Small Grant (with Andrew Loken*).
2006 "Chromatography of Marigold Extracts."
UW Oshkosh Student Compact Small Grant (with Catherine Polster*).
2006 “Using clickers for assessment of student learning in General Chemistry.” S
RS [Student Response System] Curricular Redesign Grant (with S. Neuendorf), UW System.
2004 "Spectroscopic and Calorimetric Studies of Metallic Mordants."
UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Program - Research Component.
2002 "Energetics of Iron Binding by Sugars." 
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Laura Miller*).
2002  "Application of Microcalorimetry to Metal Binding Reactions." 
UW Oshkosh Faculty Development Program - Research Component.
2001-04 "Acquisition of Calorimeters for Chemistry Research." 
National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Grant (with C. Gibson).
2001 "Exploring the Chemistry of Fabric Modification." 
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty Development Program (with K. Donnelly).
2000 "Testing Computer Models of Metal-Saccharide Binding Energies."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty Development Program
1999 "Energy changes in manganese binding by sugars."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Amy Fox*).
1999 "The structure of a natural polymer."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Joshua Wagner*).
1998 "Thermochemistry of heavy metal binding by polysaccharide."
American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research Fund: Type B Grant.
1998 "Predicting the ability of a natural polymer to acquire heavy metals."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Jake Beaulieu*).
1997 "Energetics of binding of heavy metals by polysaccharides."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Rebecca Belling*).
1997 "Energy changes in saccharide - metal interaction."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with Travis Olson*).
1997 University of Wisconsin System Laboratory Modernization Grant for Physical Chemistry Laboratory (with J. Gutow).
1995 "Investigation of the complexation energetics of heavy metal cations by soft basic hosts."
Petroleum Research Fund Type G "Starter" Grant.
1995 "Amino acid recognition by model glycoprotein receptors."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty & Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration Grant (with John Hein*).
1995 "The role of an abundant natural biopolymer in the transport and fate of toxic metals in Wisconsin lakes and rivers."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty Development Program (with J. Plude and D. Parker).
1995 American Physical Society Laser Science Topical Group's visiting lecturer program.
Travel expenses for S. J. Leone of U. Colorado (with J. Gutow, M. Passow).
1994 "Thermochemical studies of host-guest complexation."
Supplemental Award of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Scholar / Fellow Program for Undergraduate Institutions.
1993 "A thermochemical study of amino acid recognition."
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Faculty Development Program, Research Component.

PRESENTATIONS:

   J. E. Mihalick, S. K. Neuendorf, "Using Clickers for Assessment of Student Learning in General Chemistry." Passport 2 Technology, UW Oshkosh, 3/09.
   J. E. Mihalick. "Alchemy and the Tempest." Dean's Symposium, UW Oshkosh, 10/07.
   J. E. Mihalick, "Collecting data on student learning and using it to improve a chemistry program."  Symposium on Development and Implementation of Learning Objectives in Chemistry Departments:  A View of Progress at a Myriad of Institutions, Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago 3/07.
   J. E. Mihalick, C. S. Polster, "The Effect of Metals on a Natural Dye." UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, 10/06.
   J. E. Mihalick, L. A. Miller*, A. L. Schultz, "Calorimetric Studies of Metal Binding by Polysaccharides."  UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, 10/06.
   J. E. Mihalick, L. A. Miller*, A. M. Fox*, "Thermochemistry of Metal Ion Binding by Polysaccharides."  UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Milwaukee; and Aquatic Research Expo, Earth Charter Summit, Oshkosh, 10/04.
    J. E. Mihalick, L. A. Miller*, A. M. Fox*, "Thermochemistry in Environmental/Biogeochemical Research:  Metal Binding by Polysaccharides." Physical Chemistry Division, American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego; also selected by the Division for presentation at the interdivisional “Sci-Mix”, 3/05.
    J. E. Mihalick, C. S. Polster*.  "The Effect of Metals on a Natural Dye."  UW Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, 10/06.
    J. E. Mihalick, L. A. Miller*, A. L. Schultz*.  "Calorimetric Studies of Metal Binding by Polysaccharides."  UW Chemistry Faculties Meeting, Oshkosh, 10/06. 
    J. E. Mihalick, A. M. Fox, "Thermochemistry of Metal Ion Binding by Polysaccharides."  Great Lakes Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, 5/03.
    J. E. Mihalick, "Thermochemistry of Heavy Metal Binding by Saccharides."  Invited seminar, Department of Chemistry, Northern Michigan University, 11/01.
    J. E. Mihalick, A. M. Fox, "Testing Computer Models of Metal–Saccharide Binding Energies."
Great Lakes Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Grand Rapids, 6/01.
    J. E. Mihalick, W. P. Griffiths III*, M. W. Copeland*, R. A. Belling*, J. E. Muten*, T. A. Olson*, K. T. Gehrke*, D. A. VanderGalien*, J. J. Flom*, J. Beaulieu*, T. P. Clark*, M. J. Plude, J. L. Plude. "Thermochemistry of Heavy Metal Binding by Cyanobacterial Polysaccharide." American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston 8/98 and Great Lakes Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Milwaukee 6/98.
    J. E. Mihalick, "Moving Beyond Textbooks for Intellectual Leadership." Leadership Experience and Development Program, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 9/97.
    J. E. Mihalick, J. M. Borisch*, M. A. Fredrick*, J. B. Hein*, "Thermochemistry of Amino Acid Recognition by Model Glycoprotein Receptors." Division of Physical Chemistry, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago 8/95.
    J. E. Mihalick, "Preparing Dreyfus Fellows for the Job Market." Symposium on the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Scholar / Fellow Program for Undergraduate Institutions, Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego 3/94.
    J. E. Mihalick, C. H. Yoder, and J. N. Spencer, "Effects of Host Conformation on Thermodynamics of Host-Guest Complexation." Symposium on Main-Group Chemistry, Division of Inorganic Chemistry, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago 8/93.
    J. E. Mihalick, W. D. Allen, and J. I. Brauman, "Electronic Structure of a Solvated Anion: MeOHF-." Symposium on Reactive and Solvation Dynamics, Division of Physical Chemistry, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston 4/90.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS:

   A. D. Loken, J. E. Mihalick. "Investigation of Flavonoids and Their Properties." Celebration of Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 4/09.
   C. S. Polster*, J. E. Mihalick.  " Characterization of Marigold Dye."  Celebration of Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 4/07.
   A. L. Schultz*, J. E. Mihalick.  " Thermochemistry of Cadmium Chloride Binding to Polysaccharides". Celebration of Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 4/07.
   L. A. Miller*, J. E. Mihalick. "Energetics of Lead and Saccharide Reactions."  Celebration of Scholarship Day and UW System Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, UW Oshkosh, 4/04.
    A. M. Fox*, J. E. Mihalick.  "Comparison of Computer Modeling and Calorimetry Results." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 4/01.
    E. M. Martini*, J. E. Mihalick.  "Energetics of Cadmium and Zinc Binding to Galacturonic Acid."  Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 4/01.
    K. Jansen*, J. E. Mihalick. "Thermochemistry of Mercury(II) Binding of Galacturonic Acid." Annual Wisconsin Undergraduate Research Symposium in Chemistry, Oshkosh, 4/00.
    J. Wagner*, J. E. Mihalick. "Techniques for Finding Structural Information on Capsular Polysaccharide Microcystis flos-aquae." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 4/00.
    T. A. Olson*, W. P. Griffiths III*, J. E. Muten*, J. E. Mihalick. "Thermochemistry of Cadmium and Lead Binding by Cyanobacterial Polysaccharide." University of Wisconsin System Symposium for Undergraduate Research, La Crosse 5/99.
    J. J. Beaulieu*, K. T. Gehrke*, J. E. Mihalick. "Predicting the Ability of a Natural Polymer to Acquire Mercury." University of Wisconsin System Symposium for Undergraduate Research, La Crosse 5/99.
    J. J. Beaulieu*, J. E. Mihalick. "Predicting the Ability of a Natural Polymer to Acquire Heavy Metals." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 4/99
    K. T. Gehrke*, J. E. Mihalick. "Mercury Binding by Galacturonic Acid at Low pH." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 4/99
    T. P. Clark*, M. J. Plude, J. L. Plude, J. E. Mihalick. "Voltammetry Studies of Heavy Metal Binding to a Cyanobacterial Polysaccharide." Northeastern Wisconsin Section of the American Chemical Society, Oshkosh 2/99
    R. A. Belling*, M. W. Copeland*, K. T. Gehrke*, T. A. Olson*, D. L. VanderGalien*, J. E. Mihalick. "Heavy Metal Binding by Cyanobacterial Polysaccharide." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 4/98  
    W. P. Griffiths*, J. E. Mihalick. "Energy Changes When Lead Ions Bind to Sugars." Research and Scholarship Day, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Presentation received "Distinguished Undergraduate Student Research Award." 4/97
    J. B. Hein*, J. E. Mihalick. "A Thermochemical Study of Amino Acid Recognition." Annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Forum, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 4/96
    W. P. Griffiths*, J. E. Muten*, J. E. Mihalick. "Thermochemistry of Lead (II) Binding by Saccharides." Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics 11/95 and Northeastern Wisconsin Section of the American Chemical Society, Oshkosh 2/96
    M. A. Fredrick*, J. E. Mihalick. "A Calorimetric study of the RGD sequence." Annual Research and Scholarship Forum, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 4/95 and Annual Wisconsin Undergraduate Research Symposium in Chemistry, Stevens Point 5/95
    J. M. Borisch*, M. A. Fredrick*, J. B. Hein*, J. E. Mihalick. "Thermodynamic Study of Amino Acid Recognition." University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Sigma Xi Club 11/94

ACADEMIC SERVICE:
1993 - present  Committees of the Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
(assessment, curriculum, safety, public relations)
1995 - present  Department of Chemistry web page manager
1995 - present  Academic Advising for Chemistry majors
2004 - 2007  Associate Chair, Department of Chemistry
1996 - present  Reviewer for Faculty Development Program (research component)
1999 - 2007  Faculty Senate Committee on Assessment of Student Learning (chair 2000-2002, 2003-2006)
2003 - 2007  NCA Preparation Subcommittee for Criterion Three, Student Learning and Effective Teaching
2002 - 2003  UW Oshkosh Faculty Compact Task Force
2000 - 2002, 2008-2010  Faculty Committee, College of Letters and Science (2001-2002 chair)
1999 - 2000  Steering Committee, 30th Annual Wisconsin Undergraduate Research Symposium in Chemistry, Oshkosh (April 2000)
1987 - 88  Mentor for freshmen, Women's Science and Engineering Network, Stanford University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
1985 - present  American Chemical Society
        1999 - 2002 Secretary - Treasurer, Northeastern Wisconsin Local Section
        1994 - 96  Program Committee, Northeastern Wisconsin Section
         National Chemistry Week, Earth Day outreach volunteer 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007

1985 - present Sigma Xi
1991 - present Council on Undergraduate Research
1997 - present Project Kaleidoscope's Faculty for the 21st Century
        co-organizer of spring '98 midwest regional meeting;
        coordinator of task force on assessment of student learning