Dr. James Girard teaches analytical, environmental and forensic chemistry, as well as chemistry for non-science majors. He is the author of a textbook for environmental and chemistry students, Principles of Environmental Chemistry. He is also the author of a textbook for students interested in forensic science, Criminalistics: Forensic Science and Crime.
U.S. Department of Energy “Experimental Kinetics and Mechanical Investigations of Hydrocarbon Radicals Relevant to Combustion” (09/2002 - 10/2005)
National Institutes of Justice “Development of Y SNP Assays for Multicolor Fluorescence Detection Platform” (01/2002- 12/2003)
Department of Education, with Nina Roscher Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Needs, GAANN (08/2000 - 08/2004)
Professional Presentations
“Forensic DNA Testing in the USA – CODIS,” Phi Beta Kappa Induction, American University, April 5, 2006
“Environmental Testing for Chemical Warfare Agents” American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2005
“Forensic DNA Testing in the USA – CODIS” American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2005
Honors, Awards, and Fellowships
Franklin Fellow, US Department of State, 2009-2010Â Â
American University Distinguished Scientist Award (1996-1997)
American University CAS Award for Outstanding Teacher (1995-1996)
Washington Academy of Sciences Recipient of the Leo Schubert Award for Outstanding Teaching (1995)
American University Senior Scholar Award (1986-1987)
Selected Publications
, 2nd, Jones and Barlett Publishers, 2010, ISBN 9780763777319.
, 2nd, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2009, ISBNÂ 9780763759391
Criminalistics:Â Forensic Science and Crime, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2008, ISBN 0763735299.
, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2004, ISBN 0763724718.
Chemistry Fundamentals: An Environmental Perspective, Second Edition, with P.E. Buell, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2003, ISBN 0773710741.
Laboratory Manual for Chemistry Fundamentals: An Environmental Perspective, Second Edition, with P.E. Buell, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts, ISBN 0773712051.
