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Eric Parsons

Eric Parsons, portrait
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Chemistry 237, Athens Campus

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry; Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University, 2022

Bachelor of Science, major Biology; Marietta College, 2015

Bachelor of Arts, major German; Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University, 2008

Academic Bio and Teaching Info

Dr. Eric Parsons began working at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2023. Before coming to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University, he worked as a Chemistry Instructor at Marietta College, starting in 2020. Dr. Parsons earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 2022 from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University, where he focused his research on the synthesis of small molecule antibiotic compounds. Before coming to Athens for his graduate studies, Dr. Parsons graduated as the Salutatorian of the 2015-2016 class at Marietta College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University in 2008, majoring in German. Dr. Parsons will be teaching General Chemistry courses, as well as Organic Chemistry courses, at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University.