Dr. Thomas R. Gilbert has a BS in chemistry from Clarkson and a PhD in analytical chemistry from MIT. After ten years with the Research Department of the New England Aquarium in Boston, Dr. Gilbert joined the faculty of Northeastern University, where he is currently associate professor of chemical biology and chemistry. His research interests are in chemical and science education. Professor Thomas teaches general chemistry and science education courses and conducts professional development workshops for K–12 and undrgrad teachers. He has won Northeastern’s Excellence in Teaching Award and Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Engineering Students Award. He is a fellow of the American Chemical Society and was elected to the ACS Board of Directors in 2012.