Lynn Millikan, M.A.

Biography

Lynn E. Millikan is an adjunct instructor in General Chemistry with extensive experience teaching chemistry and physics at the secondary and collegiate levels. She currently serves as a General Chemistry instructor at Wheaton College, a role she has held since 2023.

Ms. Millikan brings more than twenty-five years of teaching experience, including instruction in General Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, and AP Physics courses at a variety of independent schools across the United States. Her career reflects a strong commitment to science education, curriculum development, and laboratory-based learning.

In addition to her work in chemistry education, she holds a master’s degree in theology and has pursued substantial continuing education focused on chemistry pedagogy, data visualization, and advanced placement science instruction. Her excellence in teaching has been recognized regionally and nationally by the American Chemical Society and other professional organizations.

Education

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
M.A., Theology, 2017

Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
B.S., Chemistry, 1980

Illinois State Board of Education
Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate
(Requirements completed for Chemistry, Physics, and French)

Professional Affiliations

• American Chemical Society
• ACS Division of Chemical Education
• Metropolitan Houston Chemistry Teachers Association
• National Science Teachers Association
• Illinois Science Teachers Association

Areas of Expertise

• Science Education
• General and Advanced Placement Chemistry
• General and Advanced Placement Physics
• Chemistry Laboratory Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Data Collection and Visualization

Teaching Experience / Courses Taught

• Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
  Instructor, General Chemistry (2023–Present)
• St. Thomas’ Episcopal School, Houston, TX
  Honors Chemistry
  AP Chemistry
  Honors Physics (1998–2012)
• The Carrollton School, Miami, FL
  Physics
  Introduction to Chemistry and Physics (1987–1988)
• St. Sebastian’s Country Day School, Needham, MA
  General Chemistry
  AP Chemistry (1985–1986)
• Lourdes High School, Chicago, IL
  General Chemistry
  Honors Chemistry
  Chemistry II
  Physics (1980–1985)
  
  

Continuing Education

• LabQuest Data Collection Workshop, Vernier, Houston, TX (2011)
• Visually Presenting Data and Information, Edward Tufte (2010)
• AP Physics B Summer Institute, Rice University (2009)
• AP Chemistry Workshop, Rice University (2008)
• AP Academies for High School Teachers, Rice University (2008)
• 4×4 Science Symposium, Rice University (2008)
• BER Workshops on Chemistry Instruction (2006–2007)
• ACS–GHS Regional Meetings for Chemistry Teachers (2006)

Selected Honors and Awards

• Southwest Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching
  American Chemical Society, Division of Chemical Education (2012)
• Thomas Aczel Award for Outstanding High School Chemistry Teaching
  American Chemical Society, Greater Houston Section (2010)
• Most Influential Teacher Award
  Senior Class, St. Thomas’ Episcopal School (2007, 2010–2013)
• Outstanding Teacher Award
  Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development (2008)
• Illinois Bell Outstanding Teacher Award (1981, 1984)