Evelyn Palmer

Retired
B.A. (Biochemistry) University of California, Berkeley
M.Sc. (Education) Simon Fraser University
 

(778) 782-3765 Fax
E-mail:  evelyn@sfu.ca

Senior Lecturer  2000, 2001
Laboratory Instructor 1968-2000

Courses Taught:

Chemistry 115 (through 1997-3)
Chemistry 118 (through 1998-1)
Chemistry 121 (Semesters 1998-3, 1999-2, 1999-3. 2000-2. 2000-3)
Chemistry 126 (Semesters 1999-1, 1999-2, 2000-1, 2000-2. 2001-1)

Awards:
 

  • 1999: Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award
  • 1990: Science Education Award from British Columbia Science Teachers' Association
  • 1984: Service Award from British Columbia Science Teachers' Association
  • 1981: Simon Fraser University Outstanding Alumni Award for Service to the University
  • 1979: C.D. Nelson Memorial Prize for Service to Simon Fraser University
  • 1977: Service Award from British Columbia Science Teachers' Association


    • University and Community Service:

  • Elected member of Simon Fraser University Senate, 1989-1992, re-elected, 1992-1995.
  • Senate Committees: Senate Policy Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries, 1989-1994, 1995-present.
  • Senate Appeals Committee, 1989-1994
  • Senate Nominating Committee, 1989-1994 (Chair 1990-1994)
  • Chemistry Department Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 1969-1978, 1979-1992, 1993 - 1994, 1998-present
  • Catalyst '90 and Catalyst '93, Conferences for Science Teachers, held at Simon Fraser University, 1990 and 1993. Co-chair of Program and Registration Committees

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    Affiliations:

  • Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, Member of the Board of Directors 2000-2001 and Chair of Scholarship Committee 1992 - 1994
  • British Columbia Science Teachers' Association 1975 - 1994
  • College Chemistry Canada
  • Vancouver Regional Science Fair, judge, 1984-1997
  • British Columbia Science World
  • British Columbia Space Sciences Society
  • Member of Chemical Institute of Canada 1972 - 1980
  • Member of Canadian Society for Chemistry 1997-1998


    • Publications:

  • Laboratory Manuals for Chemistry 115, Chemistry 118, Chemistry 119, and Chemistry 126, Simon Fraser University, original texts and frequent revisions, since 1969.
  • J. M. D'Auria, R. C. Chesin, and E. T. Palmer, "Projects in Freshman and Non-Science Oriented laboratory Courses", J. Chem. Educ. 53, 1378, June, 1976.