PS D-125 PHYSICAL SCIENCE CENTER
TEMPE, AZ 85287-1604
Mail code: 1604
Campus: Tempe
Long Bio
Originally from Southern California (San Diego and Orange County), Dr. Briggs joined the ASU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (now the School of Molecular Sciences) in 2004, teaching large-enrollment general chemistry lectures and physical chemistry lab courses. Shortly thereafter, he was charged with management of the General Chemistry and Teaching Assistant/Instructor programs. In this capacity, Dr. Briggs oversaw the creation of new active learning formats, innovative classroom designs, and fundamental changes to instructional staffing that resulted in increased student success and retention. He has been nominated for multiple teaching awards and continues to enjoy teaching general chemistry.
Education
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry (emphasis in Analytical Spectroscopy), 2004 University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University - San Diego, CA Dissertation Title: “High-Resolution Nonlinear Laser Wave-Mixing Spectroscopy for Gas-Phase Environmental and Atmospheric Studies” Advisor: Professor William G. Tong
M.A., Chemistry, 1999 San Diego State University Advisor: Professor William G. Tong
B.S., Chemistry, 1994 University of California, San Diego
