I believe that research is an important part of a scholar's life as well as the education of an undergraduate student. My interests are many and varied including pharmacological, medicinal, analytical, synthetic organic and educational. Hence, in those cases where students come to me with a project of their own which I can support, I try to do so. Alternatively, I suggest projects that I feel may enhance their knowledge in an area of their interest. If results are forthcoming, I encourage students to present them at appropriate regional meetings. Publications can result also.
A list of publications and presentations is found below:
Publications:
1. (1994) A. M. Harrison, "A Career-Oriented Capstone Course for Chemistry Undergraduates," J. Chem.Ed., 71, 659-660.
2. 1992) S. L. Padilla & A. M. Harrison "Determination of Trace Lead in Drinking Water," Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Conference for Undergraduate Research, Vol III, 1646-51.
3. (1991) A. M. Harrison, "Sophomore Organic Chemistry - A Closed System for Teaching and Assessing the Ability to be a Critical Thinker," Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Institute for Critical Thinking, Vol II, 487-495.
4. (1991) P. H. Mazzocchi, E. W. Kordoski & A. M. Harrison, "A. Regiospecific Synthesis of 8-Methoxy-1,2,3,4,6-hexahydro-1,6-methano-3-benzaocines," J. Hetero. Chem., September.
5. A. M. Harrison, "Confound It," - Letter to Science News, Feb. 2, 1991, p67.
6. (1989) A. M. Harrison, "Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacology in Sophomore Organic Chemistry," J. Chem. Ed., 66:825-6.
7. (1989) A. M. Harrison & K. E. Peterman, "Student Comparisons of Analytical Methods in Undergraduate Chemistry Courses," J. Chem. Ed., 66:772-3.
8. (1981) A. M. Harrison, "Use of Overhead Transparencies and Prewritten Lecture Notes to Convert Classes from Writing Time to Learning Time," in Directory of Teaching Innovations in Chemistry, L. R. Meeth and D. S. Gregory, eds, American Chemical Society & Studies in Higher Education, 1981, p131.
9. (1981) P. H. Mazzocchi & A. M. Harrison, "Additions of Chlorosulfonyl Isocyanate to 6-Substituted Benzonorbornadienes," Israel Journal of Chemistry, 21, 164.
10. (1981) A. M. Harrison, PhD Thesis, "I. Synthesis and Pharmacology of Some Substituted 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-1,6-methano-3-benzazocines "II. Mechanistic Studies on N-Chlorosulfonylisocyanate Additions to 6-Substituted Benzonorbornadienes."
11. (1978) P. H. Mazzocchi & A. M. Harrison, "Synthesis and Analgetic Activity of 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-1,6-methano-3-benzazocines," J. Med. Chem., 21, 238-240.
12. (1975) E. A. Harrison, Jr. and A. M. Harrison, "A Non-Lecture Approach to Organic Chemistry," J. Chem. Ed., 52, 654.
13. (1971) A. M. Harrison, "Audio Taped Explanations of Freshman Experimental Calculations," J. Chem. Ed., 48, 826.
14. (1971) A. M. Harrison, "Show 'N' Tell, An Organic Chemical Presentation for the Layman," J. Chem. Ed., 48:612-613.
15. (1966) Master's Thesis: "The Synthesis of Aziridine-2-Carboxylic Acid and Peptide Derivatives".
16. (1966) A. M. Harrison, H. M. Kahler, W. J. Merry & R. D. Twaddle, "Experiments in Mathematics and Natural Science: An Integrated Approach" (Laboratory Manual).
17. (1966) K. R. Henery-Logan & A. M. Limburg, "Acylated Aziridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Peptides as Penicillin Analogs," Tetrahedron Letters, No. 38, 4615-4620.
18. (1964) A. B. Brokovec, Shen Chin Chang & A. M. Limburg, "Effects of pH on Sterilizing Activity of Tepa and Metepa in Male House Flies," J. Econ. Entomol., 57, 815-817.
1. (1995) E. A. Harrison & A. M. Harrison, "Learning is a Process, Not an Event," Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, American Chemical Society, Washington, D. C., May.
2. (1995) R. Harden, J. Kasztejna & A. M. Harrison, "Investigation of a Method for Nicotine Isolation and Determination," Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Washington, D. C., May.
3. (1995) E. A. Harrison & A. M. Harrison, "Learning Is A Process, Not An Event", Pennsylvania Society of Teaching Scholars, October, York, PA.
4. (1995) A. M. Harrison, "Teaching Organic Chemistry Using a Critical Thinking Process Approach", Gordon Conference on Chemical Education, January, Oxnard Calif.
5. (1994) K. Ort, Sally Padilla & A. M. Harrison, "Analysis of Trace Lead in Children's Drinking Water", Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, March, Mt. Airy, PA.
6. (1993) A. M. Harrison, "Non-Lecture Methods of Teaching, "International Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, October, Salt Lake City Utah.
7. (1992) M. M. Smith & A. M. Harrison, "Early Introduction of Statistics in Education" - Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, March, Mt. Airy, PA.
8. (1992) S. L. Padilla & A. M. Harrison, "Determination of Trace Lead in Drinking Water" - NCUR VI (6th National Conference on Undergraduate Research), March, Minneapolis, MN.
9. (1991) W. A. Fink & A. M. Harrison, "Baseline Levels of Creatine Kinase Associated with Psychological Stress," Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society, May, New Ark, DE.
10. (1991) A. M. Harrison, "The Body/Mind & Drug Connection," American Chemical Society National Meeting, April, Atlanta, GA.
11. (1990) A. M. Harrison, "Sophomore Organic Chemistry - A Closed System for Teaching and Assessing the Ability To Be a Critical Thinker," Third Annual Conference of Institute for Critical Thinking, Montclair State College, October, Upper Montclair, N.J.
12. (1989) A. M. Harrison, "Love, Medicine & Miracles: The Scientific Side," AAAS/Lancaster, October, Lancaster, PA.
13. (1989) E. Seifter, H. D. Dawson & A. M. Harrison, "The Effect of Vitamin A and Related Structures on Pattern Formation in the Regenerating Axolotl Limb," Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, April, Mt. Airy, PA.
14. (1989) A. M. Harrison & K. E. Peterman, "Use of Computer-Controlled AA & UV-Visible Instrumentation for Comparative Analyses in Undergraduate Chemistry," Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting American Chemical Society, May, Cherry Hill, NJ.
15. (1988) A. M. Harrison & K. E. Peterman, "Use of Computer-Controlled AA & UV-Visible Instrumentation for Comparative Analyses in Undergraduate Chemistry," American Chemical Society National Meeting, September, Los Angeles, CA.
16. (1988) A. M. Harrison, S. Youmans & S. Saponaro, "Effect of Glucose Load on Immune System Function," Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting, April, Seven Springs, PA.
17. (1982) A. M. Harrison & E. A. Harrison, Jr., "Unorthodox Methods of Teaching Chemistry," Pennsylvania Association of College Chemistry Teachers, Annual Meeting, April, Allentown, PA.
18. (1978) A. M. Harrison & P. H. Mazzocchi, "Addition of Chlorosulfonyl Isocyanate to Substituted Benzonorbornadienes," Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting of American Chemical Society, April, Hunt Valley, MD.