Joe A. Wilson

Associate Professor

Department: Math and Science (Chemistry)

Office: Voigt Science Hall 107

Email: jawilson@mckendree.edu

Education

Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Missouri-St. Louis (2014)

M.S., Chemistry, University of Missouri-St. Louis (2011)

M.S., Chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1994)

B.A., Psychology and Chemistry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1991)

 

Honors

 

Innovator of the Year Award for Writing & Implementing Chemistry Laboratory Manuals, 2019

Missouri Community College Association Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016

Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2016

John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award, League for Innovation in the Community College, 2016

Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015

Teacher of the Year Award for the Forest Park Campus, 2015

Teacher of the Year Award for the Allied Health & Natural Science Division, 2014

Innovator of the Year Award for Writing & Implementing Chemical Hygiene Plan, 2014

Students Appreciating Teachers Award, Outstanding Award, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016

 

Publications

 

Wilson, Joe A. Short-sight, Booklocker Publisher, ISBN: 979-8-8853-2302-4 (Adult Fiction Novel), written in 2024, published in 2026

Wilson, Joe A. Puddles in the Rain, Booklocker Purblisher, ISBN: 979-8-8853-2301-7 (Adult Fiction Novel), written in 2023, published in 2026

Wilson, Joe A. Chemistry Problem-solving: A Step-by-Step Approach. 1st Edition, 2012, Kendall-Hunt Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-4652-0531-5

Wilson, J. A.; Gobble, C.; Chickos, J. S. Vaporization, Sublimation, and Fusion Enthalpies of Some Saturated and Unsaturated Long Chain Fatty Acids by Correlation Gas Chromatography. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2015, 60, 202-12.

Wilson, J. A.; Chickos, J. S. Vapor Pressures and Vaporization, Sublimation, and Fusion Enthalpies of Some Fatty Acids. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2013, 58, 322-33.

Wilson, J. A.; Chickos, J. S. Vaporization Enthalpy and Vapor Pressure of Valproic Acid by Correlation Gas Chromatography. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2012, 57, 2281-2285.

Chickos, J.S.; Way, B.A.; Wilson, J.; Shaharuzzama, M.; Laird, J.; Landt, M. Analysis of 3-Hydroxydodecanedioic Acid for Studies of Fatty Acid Metabolic Disorders: Preparation of Stable Isotope Standards. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis 2002, 16, 115-120

Chickos J., Nichols G., Wilson J., Orf J., Webb P., Wang J. (1999) A Protocol for Deriving Values for ΔfusHm(298.15 K) and ΔvapHm(298,15 K). Applications in Obtaining ΔsubHm (298.15 K). In: Minas da Piedade M.E. (eds) Energetics of Stable Molecules and Reactive Intermediates. NATO Science Series (Series C: Mathematical and Physical Sciences), vol 535. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4671-5_8

Chickos, J.S.; Wilson J.A. Vaporization Enthalpies at 298.15 K of the n-Alkanes from C21 to C28 and C30. J. Chem. Eng. Data 1997, 42, 190-197

Tang Y; Reepmeyer JC; Revelle LK; Wilson JA Enantioseparation of 3-phenylacetylamino-2,6-piperidinedione and related chiral compounds. J Chromatogr A 1996, 752, 93-99

Revelle LK; D’Avignon DA; Wilson JA 3-[(Phenylacetyl)amino]-2,6-piperidinedione hydrolysis studies with improved synthesis and characterization of hydrolysates. J Pharm Sci 1996, 85, 1049-52

Revelle LK; Rutter AM; Wilson JA Synthesis of Chlorhexidine Digluconate Impurities. J. Agric. Food Chem. 1995, 43, 1299–1301

 

Teaching Interests

 

Most levels of Chemistry, Physical Science, and lower division Mathematics.

 

Organizations and Memberships

 

American Chemical Society