Introduction to Chemistry Textbook and Study Guide for CHM2

Vicki Flaris is an educator, registered nurse, and healthcare professional dedicated to advancing nursing education and preparing students for successful careers in healthcare. As a faculty member at Bronx Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY), she brings extensive clinical experience and a passion for student-centered learning to the classroom. Her teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, patient safety, and compassionate, high-quality care, helping students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional confidence required in today's evolving healthcare environment.

Throughout her career, Flaris has been committed to fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning while mentoring future nurses from diverse backgrounds. By combining practical clinical expertise with innovative instructional approaches, she creates engaging learning experiences that bridge classroom concepts with real-world nursing practice. Her dedication to healthcare education and student success continues to make a meaningful contribution to the nursing profession and to the communities served by Bronx Community College.

Dr. Durante received a B.S. in Chemistry from Iona College, a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Fordham University, and an MBA in Business Management from Pace University. He is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Bronx Community College of the City University of New York. He brings to the classroom over 30 years of chemical industry experience in fundamental research, new product development, R&D leadership, team development, and technical training, along with additional experience in business development, international business, and marketing management. He worked for Chem Systems (a division of Nexant, Inc.), White Plains, NY as Director of Specialty Chemical Consulting; The Turnaround Team, Westfield, NJ as Director of Consulting Services; International Specialty Products, Wayne, NJ as Business Manager of the Solvents and Intermediates Unit; and Union Carbide Corporation, Danbury, CT as Researcher, Group Leader, and Domestic and International Marketing Manager. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dr. Durante has taught environmental science, and general and organic chemistry, among other chemistry courses at Hunter, Lehman, Marist and Mercy Colleges, and at Fordham University. He also has taught marketing management courses at Pace University and Fordham University.