Desmond Hartwell Murray is an associate professor of chemistry at Andrews University; a chemistry instructor for Berrien County Math Science Center; the founder of Building Excellence in Science and Technology (BEST Early); the lead editor and contributor to the 2017 American Chemical Society Symposium book, The Power and Promise of Early Research; the editor and a columnist for Benton Spirit Community Newspaper; and chair of the Andrews University Community Engagement Council.
He received a BS in Chemistry from Andrews University, a PhD in Chemistry from Wayne State University, and was a postdoc at Harvard University. He teaches both high school and college students and has supervised over 1000 students – high school, college and graduate level – in research. He develops and engages students in public science initiatives, such as Lab Tales and public service announcements using print, online and social media outlets. Murray was recognized for these efforts in 2012 by Michigan Science Teachers Association as the College Science Teacher of the Year and in 2018 by Andrews University faculty with the John Nevins Andrews Medallion.
