Anne W. Ryter

Anne W. Ryter is a Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Natural & Environmental Sciences Department at Western Colorado University. She earned her PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Colorado in 1993 and a B.S. from Beloit College in 1988.

• Specializes in modeling metalloenzymes by integrating chemistry with biology
• Teaches courses like CHEM 100, CHEM 111-114, and CHEM 461
• Focuses on interdisciplinary teaching using cross-departmental collaborations

Her research involves projects such as synthesizing copper compounds for galactose oxidase studies and analyzing environmental impacts on aquatic ecosystems. She has mentored multiple student research initiatives in chemistry and environmental science.

Key affiliations include:

• Chemistry Department
• Natural & Environmental Sciences Department