This is a Fitchburg State University Alert: Due to inclement weather, the university is closed Friday, March 6, and both day and evening classes are canceled.
Emma Downs
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Biology and Chemistry
School of Health and Natural Sciences
edowns1@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.3621
Office: Antonucci Science Complex 327
Office Hours
Spring 2026
Monday 10 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Honors Office Hours
Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Hammond G06
Courses Taught
To see course descriptions go to the University Catalog.
General Chemistry I (CHEM 1300)
General Chemistry II (CHEM 1400)
Environmental Chemistry (Chem 3003)
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 3600)
Background
- Ph.D., University of Oregon (Inorganic Chemistry)
- B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst (Chemistry)
- B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst (English)
- Catalysis
- Nitrile Hydration
- Small Molecular Activation
- Nanoparticles