CCU Spotlights

Dr. Christa Koval

Associate Professor of Chemistry
School of Humanities and Sciences

• Ph.D. Chemistry (University of Colorado)
• M.S. (California State University at Fresno)
• B.S. Chemistry (Hope College)
• Post-doctoral research in synthesis of ruthenium compounds (University of Colorado at Boulder)
• Taught at University of Colorado at Boulder and Front Range Community College
• Sponsor of the Colorado Christian University Pre-Health Club

Professional Accomplishments:

• Member of the organizational committee for the 2nd FYI Chemistry Conference (ICUC sponsored): First-Year Undergraduate Chemistry Education International Conference; Global Communication for a Sustainable World, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2007.
• Presented a paper and hosted a symposium at FYI Chemistry Conference (ICUC sponsored): First-Year Undergraduate Chemistry Education International Conference; Global Communication for a Sustainable World, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2007.
• Presented a paper titled "The Crisis of the University: Freedom, Tolerance, & the Pursuit of Truth" at the National Faculty Forum Conference, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2007. This conference was sponsored by the C. S. Lewis Foundation and The Center for Western Civilization, University of Colorado at Boulder.
• Wrote for a general chemistry textbook (Silberberg).