My Interview with Kenny Garrison

The reason i'm interviewing Kenny Garrison is because he is a chemist. This is important to me because I am interested in the studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Second he is very invested in teaching people about chemistry , and teaching people about God. He is a chemistry teacher at college of the Ozarks. Third  he is a respected in the Ozark's chemist. I am also interested in science, specifically chemistry. Also I personally look up to Mr. Garrison. He has taught me a lot about  chemistry in the small times I have been with him, without sports going on. Mr. Garson is very knowledgeable on most sports. This is because  he a very analytical.  

1. Why do you like being a chemist? Chemistry is complex enough that it makes it a challenge to learn and understand. I get to solve problems for other people and myself every single day. You have the molecular perspective of the world which helps to figure out how things work. 2. What is your favorite Science experiment, how does it work, why does it work? I really like an area of chemistry called electrochemistry. I study reactions of molecules on the surface of electrodes which allow us to detect very, very small amounts of chemicals present in a solution. 3. What made you want to become a chemist? I wanted to teach other people science and I looked at biology and chemistry as options 4. Where are all the different options you can do with a chemist degree? This is a list of careers that College of the Ozarks chemistry major graduates have gone on to hold after graduation. Many of the careers take additional schooling. 1. Agricultural Scientist 2. Analytical Chemist 3. Anesthesiologist 4. Assayer 5. Biochemist 6. Brewer Lab Assistant 7. Cephalometric Analyst 8. Chemical Engineer 9. Chemical Laboratory Technician 10. Chemical Oceanographer 11. Chemist 12. Chemistry Technologist 13. Clarifying Plant Operator 14. Clinical Specialist 15. Color Development Chemist 16. Computer Software Engineer 17. Coop Extension Agent 18. Crime Lab Analyst 19. Cytotechnologist 20. Dentist 21. Drug Developer 22. Entomologist 23. Environmental Chemist 24. Environmental Compliance Specialist 25. Environmental Engineer 26. Environmental Health Specialist 27. EPA Inspector 28. FDA Inspector 29. Fire Protection Engineer 30. Food Science Technician 31. Forensic Chemist 32. General Surgery Resident 33. Genetic Counselor 34. Hospital Administrator 35. Hydrogeologist 36. Hydrologist 37. Industrial Buyer 38. Industrial Hygienist 39. Lawyer 40. Medical Technologist 41. Metallurgist 42. Molecular Biologist 43. Museum Curator 44. Nurse 45. Occupational Health/ Safety Specialist 46. Optometrist 47. Patent Agent 48. Perfumer 49. Pharmaceutical Sales Rep 50. Pharmacist 51. Physician 52. Planner 53. Plastics Engineer 54. Product Development 55. Product Tester 56. Professor 57. Psychiatrist 58. Quality Assurance Manager 59. Radiologist 60. Risk Manager 61. Science Lab Technician 62. Science Writer 63. Scientific Photographer 64. Senior Report Writer 65. Soil Scientist 66. Specification Writer 67. Systems Analyst 68. Teacher 69. Tissue Technologist 70. Toxicologist 71. Underwater Technician 72. Vector Control Assistant 73. Veterinarian 74. Water Purification Chemist 75. Water Scientist 76. Water Treatment Chemist 77. Yeast Culture Developer 5. what college did you go to I went to Drury College for a bachelor’s degree and majored in both Chemistry and Biology. I went to university of Missouri where I earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry. I then spent a year at University of Kansas where I was a postdoctoral fellow researching for the National Cancer Institute. 6. How old are you? I am 51 years old. 7 When were you born? 1965 7.5 Did you play any sports in college? No 8 What are your hobbies? Bass fishing, playing music, and watching sports 9. What do you think makes you successful in teaching chemistry? I think my Christian values of being loving, caring and compassionate to others is my greatest strength in teaching. It doesn’t hurt that I am enthusiastic and I have a good working knowledge of the field of chemistry. 10. Thank you!