Forrest S. Schultz, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Office: 303 E Jarvis Hall, Science Wing
Phone: 715-232-5009
Email: schultzf@uwstout.edu
Recent Presentations
UW System Safety and Loss Sept25, 2007
Exploring Technology Presentation Sept 17, 2007
Professional Preparation
- PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997
- B.S., ACS Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Appointments
- University of Wisconsin-Stout, Chair Department of Chemistry, Fall 2004-present
- University of Wisconsin-Stout, Applied Science Program Director, Spring 2001-Present
- University of Wisconsin-Stout Chemistry Department, Assistant Professor; Organic, Materials and General Chemistry, Fall1997-Present
- University of Wisconsin-Stout, Stout Science Program, Instructor, Summer 2000
- CESA11 - STAR Academy, Amery School District, Chemistry Instructor, Summer 1999, 2000
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Chemistry, Lecturer, General Chemistry, Fall 1996-Spring 1997
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Chemistry Research Assistant, Organic Chemistry, Fall 1991-Spring 1997
Publications
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“Characterization of some properties of starches isolated from Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Colocassia esculenta” P. Elevina, F. S. Shultz, E. P. de Delahaye. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2005, 60, 139-145.
- “Evaluating Unusual Claims: Teaching Students How To Think Critically About Unusual Claims” Scott, A.J.; Barnhart, C.; Parejko, K.; Schultz, F. S.; Schultz, S. E. The Science Teacher, march 2001.
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“The Effects of Surface Adsorption and Confinement on the Photochemical Selectivity of Previtamin D3 Adsorbed Within Porous Sol-Gel Derived Alumina” Schultz, F.S.; Anderson, M.A., Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1999, 121, 4933-4940.
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"Improved Photochemical Selectivity of Vitamin D3 Isomers via Confinement in Novel Sol-Gel Derived Alumina," Schultz, F.S. ACS Symposium Series. Supramolecular Structures in Confined Geometries, Chapter 17, 1999.
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“Applications of Sol-Gel Derived Ceramic Materials in Organic Chemistry: A Micro-organized Medium, Catalyst, and Photocatalyst,” Schultz, F. S., Ph.D. Thesis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997.
Synergistic Activities
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State Director of Wisconsin Science Olympiad for high school students
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UW-Stout Nanotechnology Steering Group
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Chair-UW-Stout Faculty Senate
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Chair-UW-Stout Polytechnic Concept Committee
- Reviewer Journal of Chemical Education
Grants
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Environmental Protection Agency, “Increased Chemical Selectivity By Utilizing Porous Ceramic Materials,” June, 1999.
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Faculty Research Initiative-UW-Stout, “High Selectivity for Organic Transformations Through the Use of Porous Ceramic Materials,” February, 1999
Presentations
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"Study of Applied Organic Chemistry at an Undergraduate University," American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, August 1999.
- "Acetal Formation by Addition of Alcohols to Vinyl Ethers Catalyzed by SGD-Alumina," ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, August 1999.
- “Improved Photochemical Production of Vitamin D,” ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX, April 1998.
- "Organic Photochemistry in Porous Ceramic Membranes," ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, April 1995.
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"Organic Synthesis in the Confined Space of Ceramic Membranes," Water Chemistry Seminar, UW-Madison, Spring 1992, Fall 1994, 1995.
- "Organic Chemistry of Color Photography," Organic Chemistry Division Seminar, spring 1993
Science Advisement
Independent Research Projects
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Matt Wurtz, Spring 1998, Ultra-Violet Light Sources for Use in Microwave Ovens.
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Troy Hackett, Spring 1998, Oxygenated Diesel Fuel Preparation Catalyzed by Nano-porous Alumina and Derived from Ethanol.
- Ryan Bakken - Spring 1999 - Coating characteristics of Nano-porous sol-gel derived aluminum oxide and tin oxide.
- Matt Wurz - Spring 1999 - Ink-jet printing of Nano-porous sol-gel derived ceramics
- Jared Smith - Spring 1999 - Preparation and Characterization of conducting Nano-porous ceramic films
- Jim Stasser - Spring 1999 - Air purification system for automobiles.
- Mandee Coorough - Fall 1998 - Psychological Effects of a Radio in Chemistry Labs.
Directed Resarch Project- EPA Grant
- Brent Ristow, Scott Edlin, Jim Gosse, Nathan Kodesh summer 1999 – present.
Directed Research Project- FRI Grant
- Wendy Walker, Summer 1998 - 1999, Improved Diels-Alder Selectivity via Confinement in Porous Alumina.
Advisement of Graduate Research Students
- Anita Gheller, Spring 1998- 2000, Examination of Porous Alumina as an Effective Medium to Control the Release of Dietary Calcium.
- Elevina Perez, Fall 1999- 2000Determination of Amylose and Phosphorus Content in Tropical Roots
Professional Memberships
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American Chemical Society
- Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers
Collaborators
- Marc Anderson, UW-Madison
- Nicole Bennett, Hope College
- Alan Scott, UW-Stout
- Carolyn Barnhardt, UW-Stout
- Ken Parejko, UW-Stout
- Steve Schultz, Pittsville High School
Graduate Advisors
- Marc Anderson, UW-Madison
- Robert West, UW-Madison