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Mark Mason

Mark Mason

Professor of Chemistry

University of Toledo

Contact

[email protected]

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Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=TPwTFrkAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID ID

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4468-5684

Bio

Mark R. Mason is a Professor of Chemistry and Director of the School of Green Chemistry and Engineering at The University of Toledo. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from Bowling Green State University, and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Iowa State University before completing his postdoctoral research at Harvard University. His research has included the development of organoaluminum complexes for applications in catalysis, polymerization catalysis, hydroformylation, ligand design, and more recently, the development of BODIPY dyes and iron catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. His green chemistry curricular activities have included the development of an in-person and online green chemistry course, a Minor in Green Chemistry and Engineering, and an M.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a Concentration in Green Chemistry and Engineering (formerly a Professional Science Master’s Degree). A new, 12-credit hour online graduate certificate in Green Chemistry and Engineering has also been developed and will be available beginning in the fall of 2024. Professor Mason is currently working with Monica Nyansa at Beyond Benign, Cynthia Woodbridge at Georgia Gwinnett College, and Heather McKenney and Gabrielle Rigutto at ChemForward to develop a curricular module on the “Use of ChemForward for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings.”

About

GCTLC Roles

  1. Learning Object Peer Reviewers

Beyond Benign Roles

  1. GCC Champion
  2. Educational Content Developer

Languages

  1. English

Keywords Tags/Expertise

  1. Green Chemistry
  2. Inorganic Chemistry
  3. Organometallics
  4. Catalysis

Ongoing Projects

  • Use of ChemForward for Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Assessment in Academic Settings,  ChemForward and Beyond Benign.  Content developers:  Mark R. Mason, Heather McKenney, Monica Nyansa, Gabrielle Rigutto, and Cynthia Woodbridge.

     

  • Graduate Certificate in Green Chemistry and Engineering, University of Toledo.  Mark R. Mason and Glenn Lipscomb.  This has just been completed and will be available online starting in the fall of 2024 with full implementation in January of 2025.

     

  • Curriculum and Program Development, School of Green Chemistry and Engineering, The University of Toledo.  (https://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/sgce/)

     

  • Hydrogen Academic Programs to Enhance the Hydrogen Economy.  Department of Energy, 4/1/2024 - 8/31/26.  Mark R. Mason, P.I.; Lesley Berhan and Sujata Shetty, co-Is.  This is a 30-month workforce development project that includes two universities, four community colleges, and two non-profit organizations in northern Ohio.

     

  • Title Not Released.  Office of Naval Research.  Final contract under review.  Steve Huebner, P.I.; Mark R. Mason, Anju Gupta, Sorin Cioc, co-Is.

     

  • Development of BODIPY Dyes and Heavier Group 13 Analogues.  See group website for updates.

     

  • Development of Iron-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions.  See group website for updates.

     

  • Development of Alkylaluminophosphonate Catalysts for the Polymerization of Cyclic Monomers.  See group website for updates.

     

  • Details of ongoing and past research projects can be found at the group website:  https://www.markrmasonresearchgroup.com/

     

 

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Recent Activity

  • Mark R Mason was just tagged in a comment: Since we are approaching the end of the semester, I am wondering if anyone is willing to share any example or two of how they (or their institution) is assessing green chemistry in their courses? I am hoping those who are associated with GCC institutions could share their experiences with assessment to inspire and motivate others:) I am also curious if assessment is primarily formative, summative or a mix of both.I am tagging a few educational content developers associated with the GCC program.University of Toronto: @John De Backere Gordon College: @Liza Abraham University of Pittsburgh: @Nesta Bortey-Sam Florida Southern College: @Deborah Bromfield Lee Bradly University: @Dean Campbell Kingsborough Community College: @Hun Bok Jung Stella and Charles Guttman Community College: @Ji Kim Grand Valley State University: @Dalila Kovacs Pingree School: @Irv Levy University of Toledo: @Mark R Mason South Dakota State University: @Sara K Madsen Fashion Institute of Technology: @Julian Silverman Georgia Gwinnett College: @cmwoodbridge ...
  • Mark R Mason was just tagged in a comment: Great question, @Kyle Grice, and thanks @John De Backere for pointing out the lack of clear assessments on this! It seems like we have bits and pieces (like atom economy, toxicity, and waste profiles) but not a comprehensive "green ranking" of strong or Lewis acids. Has anyone here come across frameworks or papers that attempt to evaluate acids systematically (maybe using the 12 Principles or GreenScreen)? Or do you have practical experience swapping in "greener" acids in teaching labs or research? Tagging in @Jason Cooke and @Mark R Mason (whom I believe have great research experience on this theme) — curious if you’ve seen resources or examples that could help shed light here....
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