Deirdre (Dee) Belle-Oudry
Associate Professor of Practice
Associate Department Head, Education & Academic Affairs
Preferred Method of Contact: Email
Degrees and Appointments
- B.S. Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 1986-1990
- Ph.D. Chemistry (Physical), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1990-1997
- Postdoctoral Researcher 1997-1998, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Senior Lecturer, 2014, University of Arizona
- Associate Professor of Practice, 2017-present, University of Arizona
Field of Study: Chemistry
Specialties: Chemistry & Biochemistry Education, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Safety
Research and Education Activities
Teaching
My main teaching focus areas are the instrumental analysis laboratory (CHEM 400A) and laboratory safety (CHEM 405A, 405B, and 405C). I strive to ensure that my course content is relevant and useful to students. I believe that context-based assignments make the lab experience meaningful and practical; they are a fun and effective way to equip students with the skills they need in their future careers.