Education:
1969 B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1977
M.S., New York University
1982 Ph.D., New York University
Professional Experience:
Research Scientist, Molecules of Life Project, MAP Program,
NYU
Teacher of Science and Mathematics, New York City Board of Education
Teacher Liasson, Science Education Department, New York University
Visiting
Scientist, Department of Biology, New York University
Selected Publications:
Jordan, T., Kallenbach, N. and M.Rich (2001) Using Computer-based Molecular Graphics in a Science Course for Non-Majors. NYU Connect, Nov. 5, 2001.
M. Rich, and J.S. Evans (1996) Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Adipocyte Lipid-Binding Protein: Effect of Electrostatics and Acyl Chain Unsaturation. Biochemistry 35, 1506-1515.
M. Rich (1996) The Art of Molecular Modeling. In, Art Journal No. 1(Spring). Contemporary Art and the Genetic Code, Ellen K. Levy, guest ed. with Berta M. Sichel.
M. Rich (1993) Conformational Analysis of Arachidonic and Related Fatty Acids Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1178, 87-96.
M. Rich, G. Ferrara, S.S. Brody (1992) Effects of pH on hematoporphyrin binding to monolayer and bilayer membranes. Biochim. Biohys. Acta, 1104, 269-272.
M. Rich, R. DeStrulle, G. Ferrara, S.S.Brody (1992) Dihydroxy-carotenoids inhibit Phototoxicity in Paramecium Caudatum. Photochem. Photobio.26, 413-418.
Research Interests:
Applications of molecular dynamics simulations and scientic visualization in the study of molecular system, applications of internet in K-12 and undergraduate science education, Chime and VRML development and applications in chemistry.