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About Alma
ALMA — Alma College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph L. Odenwald as its 14th president. Currently president of Southwestern Michigan College, Odenwald brings with him a
Faculty
Joel Dopke joined the faculty at Alma in 2007, teaching courses in general, inorganic and organic chemistry. Dr. Dopke’s research focuses on the modification of boron hydride clusters to create new anions for potential use in catalysis, energy storage and cancer therapeutics. His research students have gone on to teach, work in the chemical industry and attain advanced degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering and law. In his spare time, Dr. Dopke likes to exercise, read, watch bad TV and cook.
Educational Background:
Signature Courses:
Chemical Analysis; Organic Chemistry I; Inorganic Chemistry; Inorganic Structures.
Inorganic chemistry, main group chemistry, catalysis and microwave synthesis.