George Fox University

Dr. R. Carlisle Chambers started as the Faculty Athletics Representative in 2021-22. Chambers is a professor of chemistry at the 200-400 levels in the Bio/Chem department at Fox and has multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in his field. His primary academic responsibilities at George Fox began in 1994, and his appreciation for the mission of this community has only grown since then. He values a Christ-centered environment that encourages honest reflection, sincere seeking, and personal growth, and believes that the undergraduate liberal arts-based education at George Fox attempts to educate the whole person in preparation for a life of service.

Chambers loves chemistry, as it provides a wonderful way of understanding how our world works. He's intrigued by the detail, economy and complexity that is evident in the chemical basis of our world. However, he doesn't just love chemistry for the sake of learning the fundamental scientific principles of the universe. He also loves how chemistry equips one to solve important problems, and believes that a knowledge of chemistry provides creative opportunities to prepare novel chemical systems that address real-world issues.

Chambers holds a BS degree in Chemistry from Milligan College (1986) and earned his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from Emory University (1992). Chambers has been blessed with a wonderful wife and two children, with whom he loves to explore the outdoors. As most current and former students will tell you, he follows all Pittsburgh-related sports teams, loves good barbecue, enjoys classic movies, and plays the piano accordion. He also enjoys traveling and has had the good fortune to go on several Juniors Abroad trips to Africa, South America and Europe. These trips have also provided opportunities to practice his photography hobby.