BLACKBURN, Edward V., Professor emeritus

email: Ed.Blackburn@UAlberta.CA

	B.Sc. (chemistry), University of London, 1966
	Ph.D. (organic chemistry), University of Nottingham, 1969
	Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, 1969-70

	E.V. Blackburn and C.J. Timmons, Quart. Revs., 23, 482 (1969).
	E.V. Blackburn and C.J. Timmons, "Modern Methods in Organic Synthesis" ed. C.J. Timmons, Van Nostrand Reinhold, London, 1970, pp. 188-239.
	D.D. Tanner, H. Yabuuchi, and E.V. Blackburn, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 93, 4802 (1971).
	D.D. Tanner, M.W. Mosher, N.C. Das, and E.V. Blackburn, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 93, 5846 (1971).
	D.D. Tanner, R.J. Arhart, E.V. Blackburn, N.C. Das and N. Wada, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 96, 829 (1974).
	J.P. Desvergne, H. Bouas-Laurent, E.V. Blackburn, and R. Lapouyade, Tetrahedron Letters, 947 (1974).
	D.D. Tanner, E.V. Blackburn, Y. Kosugi, and T.C.S. Ruo, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 99, 2714 (1977).
	E.V. Blackburn and D.D. Tanner, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 102, 692 (1980).
	D.D. Tanner, E.V. Blackburn, D.W. Reed, and B.P. Setiloane, J. Org. Chem., 45, 5183 (1980).
	D.D. Tanner, E.V. Blackburn, and G. Diaz, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 103, 1557 (1981).
	J.S. Martin and E.V. Blackburn, "ChemPro Courseware: University Chemistry Lessons", Falcon Software Inc., Wentworth, NH, 1989.
	L.M. Browne and E.V. Blackburn, J. Chem. Educ., 76, 1104 (1999).
	J.S. Martin and E.V. Blackburn, J. Chem. Educ., 77, 935 (2000).
	J.S. Martin and E.V. Blackburn, J. Chem. Educ. Software, SP 16 4th ed. (2000).

	Photocyclisation of stilbene analogues - kinetics and mechanisms.
	Photo-preparation of polycyclic and heterocyclic aromatic compounds.
	Free radical reductions - mechanisms and synthetic utility.
	Computer based education - programming languages and methodology.
	Development of computer assisted instructional technologies.
	A problem-solving and collaborative learning approach to teaching organic chemistry.

Some past papers presented at national and international conferences

	J. S. Martin, L. L Jones, C. Gaudinski, and E. V. Blackburn, "Interactive Learning Supported by Simulations," 16th. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Michigan, 2000.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "Integrating internet-delivered lessons with classroom software," 82nd. CSC Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, 1999.
	E.V. Blackburn and L.M. Browne, "A collaborative learning/problem solving approach to teaching introductory organic chemistry," 15th. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Waterloo, 1998.
	J.S. Martin, E.V. Blackburn and J.J. Lagowski, "Integrating computer presentation and tutorial lessons," 215th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 90, Dallas, 1998.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "SIR Computer: A multimedia tool for teaching general chemistry," 213th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 783, San Francisco, 1997.
	E.V. Blackburn and L.M. Browne, "Teaching introductory organic chemistry: A problem-solving approach," 213th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 865, San Francisco, 1997.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "Interactive, computer-based resources for the chemistry classroom," 210th.National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 238, Chicago, 1995.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "SIR computer: A harmony of teaching and learning in general chemistry," 209th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 439, Anaheim, 1995.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "Computer-based interactive chemistry for freshman chemistry," 208th.National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 095, Washington, 1995.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "Please SIRs, can I have more?" 208th. National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Abstract CHED 268, Washington, 1995.
	E.V. Blackburn and J.S. Martin, "Teaching Introductory Chemistry in the Electronic Classroom", 204th.National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Washington DC, 1992.
	J.S. Martin and E.V. Blackburn, "Student Plus Computer Equals Learner," Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of California at Davis, 1992.
	E.V. Blackburn, "Producing Highly Interactive Chemistry Courseware for Delivery on IBM-Type Computers", 75th. Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition, Edmonton, 1992
	J.S. Martin, E.V. Blackburn and I. Safarik, "The Computer as a Learning Tool", 75th. Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition, Edmonton, 1992.

Awards

Administration (career)

	Interim Dean 2013 - 2014
	Chair, General Faculties Council Nominations Committee
	General Faculties Council Executive Committee
	Academic Planning Committee
	Chair, Campus Law Review Committee
	Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee
	Member of the Academic Technologies for Learning Advisory Committee
	Member of the Vice-president’s Task Force on Health Issues

Volunteer Work

	Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton
	Faculty advisor to the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter of the University of Alberta

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