I’ve been a member of ACS for 20 years. After earning my Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2004, I went directly into teaching as a Lecturer in Organic Chemistry at A&M. While in College Station, TX, I volunteered in several outreach events such as the Science Olympiad and Regional Science & Engineering Fair, and served as Moderator at a few Science Bowls. I moved to Silicon Valley in 2009, and I’ve been teaching General and Organic Chemistry at Santa Clara University ever since. Currently, I serve as Coordinator of the General Chemistry Laboratory Program at SCU. I have three children, and serve as Secretary of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Chair of Science Fair at their local elementary school. I’m hoping to gain valuable leadership experience, learn how I can make a difference in my chemistry community, and gain a bird’s-eye-view of the activities that go on in Silicon Valley-ACS.
Biography
Megan Tichy is a Senior Instructor and Coordinator of the General Chemistry Laboratory program at Santa Clara University. She has a PhD in Biological Chemistry from Texas A&M University and a BS in Chemistry from State University of New York.