Nephi Thompson

Professor of Biology and Chemistry
970-625-6909 | nthompson@coloradomtn.edu

Education

• BS, Physics and Zoology, Brigham Young University
• MPhil, Medicinal Chemistry, Univ. of Utah

Significant coursework towards a doctorate in Science Education, Univ. of CA, San Diego.

Awards/Publications

• CMC Rifle Full Time Faculty of the Year 2012, 2016
• Physical Science and Everyday Thinking, 2009
• Clustering Molecular Dynamics Trajectories: 1. Characterizing the Performance of Different Clustering Algorithms, Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation, 2007
• Noncontact dipole effects on channel permeation. VI. 5F-and 6F-Trp Gramicidin channel currents, Biophysical Journal, 2002
• Noncontact Dipole Effects on Channel Permeation. IV. Kinetic Model of 5F-Trp 13 Gramicidin A Currents, Biophysical Journal, 2001

Professional Associations

• National Science Teaching Association
• National Association of Biology Teachers

Family

Husband to Gina for 20+ years, father to 4 boys.

Personal Interests

A native of western Colorado, I enjoy climbing mountains, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, and backpacking.