Department of Chemistry & Physics

Faculty -- Frank Vozzo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physics and Earth Science

Department of Chemistry & Physics
The Sage Colleges
Troy, NY 12180

Member of The Sage Colleges Faculty since 1984
Office: Troy Campus, Ackerman Hall room 212
Phone: (518) 244-2495
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Educational Background

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Physics, The University at Albany

Recent Courses

• General Physics I & II, with lab (PHY 101/102)
• Physics I & II (Calculus-based), with lab
  (PHY 107/108)
• Earth Science and Astronomy (SCI 104)
• Forensic Science Internship (CHM 308)
• Introduction to Forensic Science, with lab (CHM 340)
• Women in the World (WLD 120)

Research Interests

• Ion-implantation metallurgy.
• Fluorescense and absorption spectroscopy of rare-earth elements in crystals.
• Educational methods in science, including use of the world wide web.
• Inquiry-based teaching and learning.

Honors and Awards

• President's Vision Grant recipient, 2002.
• Froman Fellows Technology Integration Award, 2000-2001.
• Distinguished Faculty Service Award, 1998-99

Current Departmental Responsibilities

• Program Coordinator, Russell Sage College Chemistry, Biochemistry and Forensic Science (transcript evaluation, registration, course scheduling and staffing).
• Advisement, Forensic Science majors.

Current College Responsibilities

• Director of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment.
• Secretary of the Curriculum.

Personal interests

• Washin-ryu Karate.
• Cardio Kickboxing (certified trainer).
• Youth and prison ministry.
• Web site programming.
• Playing in music groups.
• Amateur astronomy.

last updated: September 3, 2007