There have been a number of new faces in the Chemistry building this year and last. One of the first arrivals was visiting assistant professor, Luc Boisvert. Luc started at Reed in Fall 2010 as a two-year sabbatical replacement for Pat McDougal and Alan Shusterman. Prior to that, Luc had been a postdoctoral researcher in the organometallic research group of Prof. Karen Goldberg in the U. Washington Chemistry department.
During his time at Reed, Luc has been heavily involved in the teaching of several organic chemistry courses (201, 202, 343). Luc has also created an active research program (three thesis students in 2010-11) that is focused on the development of new homogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis.
So what was the “good news”? Last month Luc and a few of his Reed colleagues gathered to celebrate his birthday and his acceptance of a tenure-track appointment as chemistry professor at the University of Puget Sound. Congratulations, Luc, and bon voyage!
