Burl Yearwood, Ph.D.,
Chair of the Natural Science Department

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Bio
Dr. Burl Yearwood is currently the chairperson of the Natural Sciences Department at LaGuardia Community College (CUNY). He has taught Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Introductory Chemistry at LaGuardia. Presently his research deals with the analysis of environmental toxins in Newtown Creek, a Superfund site, which the College is engaged in remediation efforts for, located in Long Island City.

Dr. Yearwood obtained his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Alabama and a PhD in organometallic chemistry from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. His research dealt with the preparation of precursors for the production of semi-conductors

Dr. Yearwood conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Kentucky. His research examined the creation and nature of organotin compounds, and their use as biocidal agents in marine paints. Dr. Yearwood also investigated the formation and study of the tetrafluoroaluminate ion.