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Ladislav H. Berka

PUBLICATIONS

^*Denotes a WPI undergraduate student co-author.

⁺Denotes a WPI graduate student co-author.

RESEARCH (PHYSICAL-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY; FORENSIC SCIENCE):

(in peer reviewed journals)

L. Berka, T. Briggs, M. Millard, and W. Jolly, "The Preparation of Stibine and the Measurement of Its Vapour Pressure", J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem., 14 (1960), pp. 190-194.

L.H. Berka and W.L. Masterton, "Osmotic and Activity Coefficients of Acido-pentaamminecobalt(III) Complexes", J. Phys. Chem., 70 (1966), pp. 1641-1646.

W.L. Masterton and L.H. Berka, "Evaluation of Ion-Pair Dissociation Constants from Osmotic Coefficients", J. Phys. Chem., 70 (1966), pp. 1924-1929.

W.L. Masterton, T.I. Munnelly, and L.H. Berka, "Osmotic and Activity Coefficients of cis- and trans-Nitrobis(ethylenediamine)amminecobalt(III) Salts", J. Phys. Chem., 71 (l967), pp. 942-946.

L.H. Berka and R.R. Gagne^*, "Reformulation of Previously Reported trans-Dichlorobis(l,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(III) Complexes", Inorg. Chem., 9 (1970),

pp. 1278-1279.

L.H. Berka, R.R. Gagne^*, G.E. Philippon⁺, and C.E. Wheeler⁺, "Transition Metal Complexes of 1,10-Phenanthroline and 2,2'-Bipyridine", Inorg. Chem., 9 (1970), pp. 2705-2709.

L.H. Berka, P.Q. Bessey, Jr., R.R. Gagne^*, and C.E. Wheeler⁺, "The Non-Catalytic Aqueous Reactions of 1,10-Phenanthroline with Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(III)",

J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem., 32 (1970), pp. 3053-3057.

L.H. Berka and G.E. Philippon⁺, "Synthesis of Iridium(III) Compounds by Photoaquation of Dibromo- and Dichlorobis(1,10-phenanthroline) Iridium(III) Complexes", J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem., 32 (1970), pp. 3355-3357.

L.H. Berka and S.W. Press^*, "Colored Salts of Protonated 2,2'-Bipyridine and

1,10-Phenanthroline Containing Colorless Anions", Inorg. Nucl. Chem. Lett., 6 (1970),

pp. 439-440.

L.H. Berka, W.T. Edwards, and P.A. Christian^*, "Geometric Analysis of Complex Species Containing a Square Planar Array of Two 1,10-Phenanthroline (Phen) or 2,2'-Bipyridine (Bipy) Ligands", Inorg. Nucl. Chem. Lett., 7 (1971), pp. 265-268.

P.A. Christian^* and L.H. Berka, "Anomalous Columns Produced from Non-Hydrogen Bonded Liquids", Chem. Commun. (1971), pp. 487-488.

A. Nergararian⁺ and L.H. Berka, "Anomalous Absorption Bands in Ultraviolet Spectra of Halide Solutions", Anal. Chem., 44 (1972), pp. 2192-2195.

J.J. LeBlanc^*, G.J. Levesque^*, J.B. Richardson, and L.H. Berka, "Survey of Stalking at WPI", J. Forensic Sci., 46 (2001), pp. 367-369.

EDUCATION:

(in peer reviewed journals)

P.A. Christian^* and L.H. Berka, "Preparing Polywater and Other Anomalous Liquids", Chemistry, 44 (1971), pp. 25-28.

P.A. Christian^* and L.H. Berka, "Polywater: A Lesson and Opportunity in Science",

J. Chem. Educ., 48 (1971), pp. 667-668.

A. Chaparian. P.A. Christian^*, and L.H. Berka, "Science Education Through a Museum Exhibit", Science and Children, 11 (1973), pp. 14-15.

L.H. Berka, "Chemistry and Magic: a One-Week Intersession Course", J. Chem. Educ., 51 (1974), p. 262.

L.H. Berka, P.A. Christian^*, and M.W. Garaway^*, "Quantitative Analysis in General Chemistry: Interactive Programming to Correct Student Calculation Errors", J. Chem. Educ., 52 (1975), pp. 342-343.

L.H. Berka and J.T. Martin, "Training Engineers and Scientists Through Elementary School Science", Engineering Education (January 1977), pp. 311-314.

J.T. Martin and L.H. Berka, "Future Scientists and Engineers as a Resource in the Teaching of Elementary School Science", Science and Children, 15 (May 1978), pp. 30-31; reprinted in NSTA Career Education News, 1, No. 2 (May 1979), pp. 3-4.

W.X. Zukas^*, L.H. Berka, and J.T. Martin, "Teaching Fourth and Fifth Graders About Computers", Arithmetic Teacher, 28 (October 1980), pp. 24-27.

J.T. Martin and L.H. Berka, "Awakening the Bilingual Classroom to Science", Bilingual Journal, V (Fall 1980), pp. 9-12.

N.K. Kildahl, L.H. Berka, and G.H. Bodner, "Crystal Model Kits for Use in the General Chemistry Laboratory", J. Chem. Educ., 63 (1986), pp. 62-63.

H. Beall and L.H. Berka, "Report on the WPI-NEACT Conference: 'Perceptions of Chemistry'", J. Chem. Educ., 67 (1990), pp. 103-104.

L.H. Berka, W.J. Clark⁺, and D.C. White, "Comparison of Two Laboratory/Computer Interfacing Systems for Temperature and Absorbance Measurements", J. Chem. Educ., 69 (1992), pp. 891-897.

D.S. Burns⁺, L.H. Berka, and N.K. Kildahl, "Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: Analysis of Mixtures Using Gas Chromatography and the Discovery Approach", J. Chem. Educ., 70 (1993), pp. A100-A102.

N. Kildahl and L.H. Berka, "Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: Limiting Reagent, Stoichiometry, and the Mole", J. Chem. Educ., 70 (1993), pp. 671-673.

L.H. Berka, N.K. Kildahl, S.J. Bergin^*, and D.S. Burns⁺, "Equilibrium Vapor Pressures: Comparing Pressures Obtained Using a Classical Method with Those from a Laboratory-Computer Interface", J. Chem. Educ., 71 (1994), pp. 441-445.

L.H. Berka and N.K. Kildahl, "Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: Intermolecular Forces and Raoult's Law", J. Chem. Educ., 71 (1994), pp. 613-616.

N.K. Kildahl and L.H. Berka, "Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: The Temperature Dependence of Vapor Pressure", J. Chem. Educ., 72 (1995), pp. 258-260.

L.H. Berka and W.J. Clark⁺, "Additional Absorbance Measurements (Using the Red Sensor of the CHEMPAC Colorimeter)", J. Chem. Educ., 72 (1995), p. 692.

D.M. Elderd^*, N.K. Kildahl, and L.H. Berka, "Experiments for Modern Introductory Chemistry: Identification of Arson Accelerants by Gas Chromatography", J. Chem. Educ., 73 (1996), pp. 675-677.

K.M. Berka and L.H. Berka, "Developing Student Speaking Skills: A Project/Independent Study in Forensic Science", J. Chem. Educ., 73 (1996), pp. 931-933.

L.H. Berka and I. Fishtik, “Variability of the Cell Potential of a Given Chemical Reaction”, J. Chem. Educ., 81, (2004), pp. 584-586.

I. Fishtik and L.H. Berka, "Procedure for Decomposing a Redox Reaction into

Half-Reactions", J. Chem. Educ., 82, (2005), pp. 553-557.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS:

Patents:

L.H. Berka, G.P. Ferraro, Jr., and D.P. Grady, "Apparatus for and Method of Developing Fingerprints", U. S. Patent 6,423,946 B1 (July 23, 2002), 6 pp.

L.H. Berka and B..D. Elolampi^*, “Method of Exposing and Developing a Fingerprint from the Surface of an Oxidized Metal Object, U. S. Patent 6,592,929 B1 (July 15, 2003), 5 pp.

Miscellaneous:

P.A. Christian^* and L.H. Berka, "How You Can Grow Your Own Polywater", Popular Science (June 1973), pp. 105-107.

Anomalous (pseudonym for L.H. Berka and P.A. Christian^*), "Ode to Polywater".

L.H. Berka, "Method for Obtain (sic) Electron Dot Structures", Letter to the Editor, J. Chem. Educ., 51 (1974), p. 216.

L.H. Berka, "CH 1030 Lewis Dot Structures", procedure used at WPI, pp. 1-5.

M.S. Belmonte^*, L.J. Courville^*, and D.R. Woodman^*, "Summary Report of the Study of Metrication in Central Massachusetts", L.H. Berka (Editor), © 1977, published by the Central Massachusetts Regional Education Center, West Boylston, MA,

September 20, 1977.

S.L. Ashby^*, K.A. Farrell^*, and J.C.Giannini^*, "Abstract and Executive Summary of The Study of Metrication in Central Massachusetts", L.H. Berka (Editor), May 1997.

"Central Massachusetts Metric Consortium", 1979 Metric Yearbook, pp. 143-144.

L.H. Berka and A.J. Scholand^*, Interactive Computer Program: "Nine Solution Problem", Apple IIe Disk AP903, Project SERAPHIM Catalog Supplement, April 1989, p. 40; Project SERAPHIM 1991 Catalog, p. 41.

L.H. Berka, D.L. Burns⁺, and A.J. Scholand^*, Interactive Computer Program: "Nine Solution Problem,Version 2.0", PC Disk PC3401, Project SERAPHIM 1991 Catalog, p. 56.

W.D. Hobey and L.H. Berka, Interactive Computer Program: "Pressure/Volume Work", Apple IIe Disk AP406, Project SERAPHIM Catalog Supplement, p 35, April 1989; Project SERAPHIM Catalog, 1991, p. 28.

W.D. Hobey and L.H. Berka, Interactive Computer Program: "Pressure/Volume Work", Apple ProDos Disk AR401, Project SERAPHIM Catalog,, 1991, p. 14.

L.H. Berka, "Report on the WPI-NEACT Conference - Forensic Science: Beyond 'Quincy' and O.J. Simpson", NEACT (New England Association of Chemistry Teachers) Journal, Vol.19, No.1 (Summer-Fall, 2000), pp. 1-5.

Editor, Forensic Science Column, NEACT Journal:

(a) L.H. Berka, "William M. (sic) Masterton and His Lizzie Didn't Do It!", Vol. 19, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2001), pp. 28-30.

This article was reprinted in the Lizzie Borden Quarterly, Vol. VIII, No. 3 (July 2001), pp. 6 & 15-16 as: "Ladislav H. Berka Interviews William L. Masterton, 'Two Professors Talk with a Scientific Bent'"

(b) M.A. Lebeau. "Forensic Toxicology at the FBI Laboratory", Vol.20, No.1 (Summer-Fall, 2001), pp. 13-16.

Dunnit?’: Learning Chemistry and Critical Thinking Through Hands-On Forensic Science”, Vol. 20, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2002), pp. 19-25.

(d) R.E. Gaensslen, "Forensic Science Education and Educational Requirements for Forensic Scientists", Vol. 21, No. 1 (Summer-Fall, 2002), pp. 19-23.

(e) R.D. Lauria, "Tool Impression Analysis", Vol. 21, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2003),

pp. 12-15.

(f) B.M. O’Hara, “The Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory System”, Vol. 22, No. 1 (Fall, 2003), pp. 10-13.

(g) B.M. O'Hara, "Solving a 'Cold Case'", Vol. 22, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2004),

pp. 20-25.

(h) K.M. Berka Bruewer, "Managing Mayhem in the Midwest: The Indiana State Police Laboratory System", Vol. 23, No. 1 (Summer-Fall, 2004), pp. 17-21.

(i) R.D. Lauria, "Crime Scene Photography", Vol. 23, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2005),

pp. 16-19.

(j) D.P. Grady, "Worcester Police Department: Bureau of Criminal Identification”, 24, No. 1 (Summer-Fall, 2005), pp. 12-16.

(k) J.E. Drugan, "Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory: Arson and Explosives Unit,” 24, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2005), pp. 42-45.

(l) K.D. Smith, "Teaching Forensic Science at the High School Level," 25, No. 1 (Summer-Fall, 2006), pp. 21-24.

L.H. Berka, "Memorial to William Lewis Masterton," New England Chemists Column, Edited by David L. Adams, NEACT Journal, 24, No. 2 (Winter-Spring, 2005), pp. 22-29.

L.H. Berka, “Addendum to: Memorial to William Lewis Masterton,” NEACT Journal, 25, No. 1 (Summer-Fall, 2006), pp. 30-32.

Graduate Student Thesis and Dissertations (on file in the WPI Gordon Library):

(a) G.E. Philippon, "The Synthesis, Characterization, and Photoaquation of Phenanthroline Compounds of Iridium(III)", M.S. Thesis, January 1970.

(b) C.E. Wheeler, "Coordination Compounds of Iridium", Ph.D. Dissertation, April 1972.

Bound Separately:

L.H. Berka, "Chemistry 101 and 102 Laboratory at WPI", lab manual, 1967; 2nd Ed. (with A.K. Nergararian⁺), 1969.

L.H. Berka and N.K. Kildahl (major authors and editors), "CH 1010 & 1020 Laboraory at WPI", lab manual, 1982- .

L.H. Berka and N.K. Kildahl (major authors and editors), "CH 1030 & 1040 Laboratory at WPI", lab manual, 1982- .

L.H. Berka, "CH 1030 & CH 1040 at WPI", textbook (currently Chapters 1-3), 1989- .

PUBLICITY:

"Is There Really a Polywater?", Project Activity at WPI, No. 2 (publication date circa 1972).

"Is There Really a Polywater?", WPI Newsbriefs, Vol. 1, No. 5 (March 1972), pp. 1-2.

"Students Enrich Grade School Science", WPI Newsbriefs, Vol. 4, No. 1 (January 1975), p. 2.

The WPI Resource Aide Program was featured on pages 4 & 5 in: Roger N. Perry, Jr., "Engineering Answers to Social Needs (Worcester Polytechnic Institute's future engineers seek solutions to social problems while developing their professional skills."), reprinted from Synergist (Fall 1978).

"Then...and Now: Comparison of Central Massachusetts Citizen's Attitudes Toward Metrication in 1977 and 1997. Results of a survey by Prof. Berka's Worcester Polytechnic Institute students on 20-year span reaction to metric.", Metric Today, Vol. 33, No. 1 (Jan-Feb 1998), p. 3.

"Professor Laddie Berka: On Sabbatical with the MSP", Massachusetts State Police Newsletter (January 1998), p. 17.

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