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Amanda McCarthy serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Wellesley College, where she teaches and develops laboratory curricula for introductory and organic chemistry courses across multiple course levels including Chemistry 105, 105P, 120, 205, 211, and 212.
Education:
- B.S., Syracuse University
- M.S., Syracuse University
Her research background centers on environmental chemistry with specialization in organic pollutant analysis, particularly polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, and hydrocarbons in aquatic ecosystems like Lake Champlain and Onondaga Lake. This work required expertise in analytical techniques and understanding organic molecule behavior in aqueous environments. Currently, her professional focus emphasizes chemistry pedagogy where she designs laboratory experiments connecting chemical principles to real-world environmental challenges and student development.
Dr. McCarthy actively serves on Wellesley College's Medical Professions Advisory Committee since 2017, guiding pre-medical students through career pathways. She values longitudinal student interactions across course sequences to reinforce conceptual understanding and observe maturation as chemists.
No scientific awards were documented in the available information.
Outside academic responsibilities, she engages in outdoor recreation including skiing at Mad River Glen, hiking, camping, and performs as a flutist/piccolo player in the Southeastern Massachusetts Community Concert Band across diverse genres from classical to jazz.
