Ryan Jeske

Ryan Jeske

Associate Teaching Professor of Chemistry

Phone:765-285-8078

Room:FB 311


About Me

I teach organic chemistry.  I became interested in chemistry in high school; I had a very charismatic chemistry teacher, and he helped me learn that chemistry can explain nearly everything about my daily life. My favorite part of my job is discussing this with students and connecting organic chemistry to their interests. When not at work, I enjoy photography and travel with my wife, dog and guinea pigs.

My College Experience

I majored in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, Madison where there was only one type of chemistry major. I earned a W in Human Biochemistry! I performed undergraduate research in two different research labs, the second lab was an organic chemistry lab, and my 18-month experience there set me on the path to where I am today. I  earned a Ph.D. in organic and polymer chemistry from Cornell University in 2009.

What have I Learned?

I became a professor at Ball State right after completing my Ph.D. I was grateful that I had the opportunity to be an organic chemistry TA in grad school. I was able to give several lectures to organic chemistry classes, which gave me some experience speaking to students. I wish I had learned more MS Excel and management skills before starting my teaching position!

Degree History

Cornell University Ph.D. (2009)
Cornell University M.S. (2006)
University of Wisconsin Madison B.S. (2004)


Course Schedule
Course No. Section Times Days Location
Organic Chemistry 2 232 11 0900 - 0950 M W F FB, room 142
Organic Laboratory 2 242 11 0930 - 1020 R FB, room 544
Organic Laboratory 2 242 11 1021 - 1220 R FB, room 546
Organic Laboratory 2 242 15 1400 - 1450 M FB, room 544
Organic Laboratory 2 242 15 1451 - 1650 M FB, room 546
Professional Experie 369 1 0000 - 0000
Special Tops in Chem 375 1 0000 - 0000
Special Tops in Chem 375 2 0000 - 0000
Independent Study an 470 2 0000 - 0000
General Chemistry 2 112 12 1100 - 1150 W FB, room 340
General Chemistry 2 112 12 1151 - 1350 W FB, room 365
General Chemistry 2 112 12 0930 - 1045 T R FB, room 101
General Chemistry 2 112 33 1400 - 1450 W FB, room 340
General Chemistry 2 112 33 1451 - 1650 W FB, room 360
General Chemistry 2 112 33 1400 - 1515 T R FB, room 101
Organic Laboratory 2 242 13 1400 - 1450 T FB, room 544
Organic Laboratory 2 242 13 1451 - 1650 T FB, room 546