Foundations of College Chemistry, 16th Edition

Morris Hein earned his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He was professor emeritus of Chemistry at Mt. San Antonio College where he regularly taught the preparatory chemistry course and organic chemistry. He was the original author of Foundations of College Chemistry, and his name has become synonymous with clarity, meticulous accuracy, and a step-by-step approach that students can follow. Morris passed away in late 2014 and was actively working on our courses until the very end. His sharp eyes and attention to detail will be sorely missed.

Susan Arena earned a BS and MA in Chemistry at California State University Fullerton. She has taught science and mathematics at all levels, including middle school, high school, community college, and university. At the University of Illinois, she developed a program for increasing the retention of minorities and women in science and engineering. This program focused on using active learning and peer teaching to encourage students to excel in the sciences. She has coordinated and led workshops and programs for science teachers from elementary through college levels that encourage and support active learning and creative science teaching techniques. For several years she was director of an Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) field center in Southern California. In addition to Foundations of College Chemistry, 15th edition, she is co-author of Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 10th edition. Susan enjoys reading, knitting, traveling, classic cars, and gardening in her spare time when she is not playing with her grandchildren.

Cary Willard received her BS in Chemistry from California State Polytechnic Institute, Pomona, and her PhD from the University of California, Davis. She taught chemistry at Grossmont College in El Cajon, California for more than 20 years. Her biggest successes are the students who come into chemistry afraid of the subject but leave having discovered that chemistry really is fun. Her interest in sharing the excitement of science to the community resulted in Grossmont College hosting a Science Festival, multiple Science Decathlons, model airplane flying, and robotics competitions. Cary is also a member of the BE WiSE (Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering) steering committee and works with the group to share the excitement of scientific research with a new generation of young women. Cary is currently an Instructional Dean at Lost Angeles Trade Technical College. In her spare time, Cary enjoys exploring the San Diego region both on foot and in her kayak.