Steven S. Zumdahl
Steve Zumdahl is the author of market-leading textbooks in introductory chemistry, general chemistry, honors-level chemistry, and high school chemistry. Retired from his long-time position as Director of Undergraduate Programs at the University of Illinois, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to chemical education. These include the National Catalyst Award in recognition of his contribution to chemical education, the University of Illinois Teaching Award, the UIUC Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Award, and the School of Chemical Sciences Teaching Award (five times). He earned his B.S. in chemistry from Wheaton College (IL), and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois.
Susan A. Zumdahl
Susan A. Zumdahl earned a B.S. and M.A. in chemistry at California State University--Fullerton. She has taught science and mathematics at all levels, including middle school, high school, community college, and university. She is past director of the Merit Program for Emerging Scholars in Chemistry at the University of Illinois. In addition, she spearheaded the development of a sophisticated web-based electronic homework system for chemistry and is co-author on several chemistry textbooks.
Donald J. DeCoste
Donald J. DeCoste earned his B.S. in chemistry and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign (UIUC). He taught chemistry at Bakersfield High School (CA) before beginning a career at UIUC, where he taught courses in general chemistry and the teaching of chemistry. At UIUC, he also developed chemistry courses for non-science majors, preservice secondary teachers, and preservice elementary/middle school teachers. He has received the LAS Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the Provost’s Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, and the School of Chemistry Sciences Teaching Award (five times). He has led workshops for secondary teachers and graduate student teaching assistants, discussing the methods and benefits of getting students more actively involved in class.
