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Dr. Channon Visscher

Professor of Chemistry & Planetary Sciences

Academic Background

  • B.A., °¼Í¹ÊÓƵCollege, (2000) Chemistry
  • M.A., Washington University in St. Louis (2002), Earth & Planetary Sciences
  • Ph.D. Washington University in St. Louis (2006), Earth & Planetary Sciences

Professional Appointments

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2008-2011) , Houston, TX
  • Research Scientist (2011-2013) , Boulder, CO
  • Associate Professor (2013-present) , Sioux Center, IA
  • Research Scientist (2016-present) , Boulder, CO

Areas of Interest

  • Teaching in general chemistry, thermodynamics & kinetics, astronomy, and the Earth & planetary sciences.
  • Origins stories and the relationship between science and religion
  • Chemical modelling of planetary and astrophysical environments and the formation and history of planetary systems.

More information about Dr. Visscher's planetary chemistry research can be found .