Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Fifth Edition (Silberberg)About the AuthorMartin S. Silberberg received a B.S. in Chemistry from the City University
of New York and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma.
He then accepted a position as research associate in analytical
biochemistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City,
where he developed methods to study neurotransmitter metabolism in
Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. Following six years
as research associate, Dr. Silberberg joined the faculty of Simon’s Rock
College of Bard, a liberal arts college known for its excellence in teaching
small classes of highly motivated students. As head of the Natural Sciences
Major and Director of Premedical Studies, he taught courses in general
chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and liberal-arts chemistry. The
small class size and close student contact afforded him insights into how
students learn chemistry, where they have difficulties, and what strategies
can help them succeed. Dr. Silberberg then decided to apply these insights
in a broader context and established a textbook writing, editing, and consulting
company. Before writing his own texts, he worked as a consulting
and developmental editor on chemistry, biochemistry, and physics texts for
several other major college publishers. He resides with his wife and son in
the Pioneer Valley near Amherst, Massachusetts, where he enjoys the rich
cultural and academic life of the area and relaxes by cooking and hiking. |