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Dr. Eric Parsons began working at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in 2023. Before coming to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, he worked as a Chemistry Instructor at Marietta College, starting in 2020.

Dr. Parsons earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 2022 from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, where he focused his research on the synthesis of small molecule antibiotic compounds. Before coming to Athens for his graduate studies, Dr. Parsons graduated as the Salutatorian of the 2015-2016 class at Marietta College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology.

He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ in 2008, majoring in German. Dr. Parsons teaches General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, using a hybrid mastery-based grading approach that allows students multiple attempts to demonstrate proficiency on the key Learning Outcomes assessed throughout the semester.

Publications

Parsons, E., Aldhumani, A. H., Fairchild, E. A., Adegbite, O. B., Roberts, J. M., Hines, J. V., & Bergmeier, S. C. (2025). . Molecules, 31(1), 29.

Parsons, E. S., ºìÐÓÊÓƵ., & ºìÐÓÊÓƵLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. (2022). [ºìÐÓÊÓƵ].

Armstrong, I., Aldhumani, A. H., Schopis, J. L., Fang, F., Parsons, E., Zeng, C., Hossain, Md. I., Bergmeier, S. C., & Hines, J. V. (2020). . Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 28(20), Article 115696.