Department of Chemistry
Dr. Derek Cartwright
Associate Teaching Professor of Chemistry
Faculty profile
About Dr. Derek Cartwright
Derek Cartwright teaches Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II and coordinates the organic chemistry laboratory program. His educational scholarship explores green organic experiments, digital pre-lab simulations, and student mastery of complex multi-step reaction mechanisms. He previously taught introductory and organic chemistry at Vantry State University.
Dr. Derek Cartwright is a member of the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Organic chemistry pedagogy
- Green laboratory experiments
- Reaction mechanism instruction
- Curriculum assessment
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 243
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Derek Cartwright isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Derek Cartwright has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Chemistry.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.