Michael A. Shoemaker, M.S.
Eugene, Oregon, USA
bigshoe@pcez.com
Updated 26 June, 2008

POSITION SOUGHT:

EDUCATION:

April, 2006: MS - Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis
June, 2001: AAS, Computer Network Operations, Lane Community College (Phi Theta Kappa, Honors)
1992-93: Graduate Study, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
December 1980: BS - Chemistry Course, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Synthesis and solubility determination of materials in the Cu-Ga-Sn-Se system, under Dr. Douglas C. Keszler, Oregon State University
low-temperature non-vacuum nanofilm deposition of HfO₂ and related compounds by SILAR and other methods, under Dr. Douglas C. Keszler
Determination of crystal structures of lanthaninde borates YBO₃ - LuBO₃, under Dr. Douglas C. Keszler
Synthesis of new crystalline borates exhibiting frequency doubling, under Dr. Douglas C. Keszler
Reformulation of wood stains to ensure proper PVC, Humboldt Paint Factory, Eureka, California
Development of high-solids alkyd, epoxy and acrylic resins and ink vehicles for specialty applications, Freeman Chemical Corp. (now Cook Composites)
Formulating useful resins from scrapped batches, Freeman Chemical Corp.
Synthesis of 1-6 diazaphenalene & derivatives as potential antimalarials, under Drs. James Cook and Mustafa El Sheikh, U of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee

CHEMISTRY WORK EXPERIENCE:

Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, 2001-05, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Teaching Assistant, 1992-93, University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Paint Chemist and Paintmaker, 1986-87, Humbolt Paint Factory, Eureka, CA
Resin Chemist, Lab and Plant, 1981-84, Freeman Chemical Corp. (now Cook Composites & Polymers), Port Washington, WI

INSTRUMENTAL SKILLS:

OTHER:

Worked several years in Home Remodeling.
Engaged for several years in church Media, Ministry and Mission work. Built a church.
US Citizen, US Army Veteran. References, etc. furnished upon request