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Chemistry Professor Retires from University

L. Peter Gold, professor of chemistry, has retired from the Eberly College of Science after 35 years at Penn State.

As a researcher, Gold focused on high-resolution spectroscopy of small molecules and has had 37 articles accepted for publication in professional journals.  In the classroom, he has taught thousands of students in general and physical chemistry courses.

He has worked as a highly active member of the Penn State community, serving the University itself, the Eberly College of Science, and the Department of Chemisty with participation in numerous activities and on several committees.  His contributions in those areas include: University Committee on Instructional Facilities, 1997 to 2000; Acting Associate Dean for Commonwealth Educational System and Continuing Education, 1990 to 1991; President of Phi Beta Kappa chapter at Penn State, 1985 to 1986; and an ongoing role as an adviser to chemistry majors in the Schreyer Honors College.  In addition, he's a member of the American Chemical Society.  He has been a member of the Nittany Valley Symphony since its founding in 1967, having served two years on the group's board of directors, and a member of the State College Area Municipal Band, for which he has been personnel manager and served on the board of directors for one year.

Gold received his doctoral degree in chemistry at Harvard University in 1962.  He also earned his master's and bachelor's degrees at Harvard University, both in chemistry, in 1959 and 1957, respectively.  After three years as a research associate in the Department of Physics at Columbia University, Gold joined Penn State as an assistant professor of chemistry in 1965.  He was named associate professor in 1970 and professor in 1993.
 
 

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