Lecturer
B.S. 1967, University of Massachusetts, M.S., 1969; Ph.D.,
1971, University of Connecticut
Chemical History and Chemical Education
History of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Chemistry Department, the University of Massachusetts Amherst itself, Manhattan Project, and New England Chemists and Chemistry.
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Principal Research Interests Chemical history in New England is my main research focus. The primary effort is
devoted to research into the UMass Amherst Chemistry Department from its beginnings in 1869. The professors in the department, the changing curriculum, major changes in facilities, and the phases of departmental activity have all been studied and organized. Research continues into important UMass Amherst chemists of the 19th and 20th centuries and their research activities. Research methods include archival primary sources, artifacts, personal interviews, and photo and image collection.
The secondary research focus is the history of UMass Amherst. The research methods here are similar to the primary effort, and there are many natural interconnections. The goal is to produce a book that, while not comprehensive in coverage, will be thoroughly documented, interesting, and useful. Topics include buildings such as the Old Stone Chapel, artifacts such as the Metawampe Statue, people such as Bernie Dallas, and events such as coeducation at UMass Amherst. In addition, a complete listing of named artifacts on campus is included.
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| Representative Publications
“Helen Childs Boyden – Chemistry Teacher,” D.L. Adams, New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Journal 25(2), 33-36 (2007).
“Wyman Ristine Vaughan – New England Renaissance Chemist,” D.L. Adams, New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Journal 25(1), 15-20 (2006).
“George R. Richason, Jr. and Richard S. Stein – Groundbreakers in UMass Amherst Chemistry,” D.L. Adams, New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Journal 23(2), 11-15 (2005).
“JoAnne Stubbe – A Chemistry Asking Biological Questions,” D.L. Adams, New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Journal 22(3), 26-29 (2004).
“Preparing and Presenting Chemical Genealogies Using Modern Methods: The Case of the University of Massachusetts Amherst,” D.L. Adams, Journal of Chemical Education 81(6), 815-817 (2004).
“Dudley R. Herschbach – 1986 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry – A Career in Chemical Dynamics and a Dynamic Career in Chemistry,” D.L. Adams, New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Journal 21(1), 24-27 (2002).
“The Use of a Journal Writing Assignment in Sophomore Organic,” G.J, Gallagher and D.L. Adams, Journal of Chemical Education 79(11), 1368-1371 (2002). |
