Boucher, Andrew, MS

Biography

Andrew Boucher is an Instructor and Lecturer of Chemistry at Husson University, where he teaches both lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry and introductory organic chemistry, including SC/SL 181 and SC/SL 182. He is passionate about creating a welcoming and engaging learning environment where students feel supported, encouraged to ask questions, and empowered to build confidence in their scientific abilities. He encourages skill-based learning in many of his labs.

Mr. Boucher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with ACS certification and a minor in Physics from Saint Michael’s College before completing a Master of Science degree in Chemistry at the University of Maine. His graduate research focused on catalyst characterization, adsorption techniques, and physical chemistry applications involving bimetallic gold-palladium catalysts. His research experience also includes reactor design, analytical instrumentation, gas adsorption studies, and computational chemistry applications.

Before joining Husson University, Mr. Boucher worked as a PFAS Chemist at the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, where he gained experience with EPA PFAS analytical methods, including EPA 1633, EPA 533, and EPA 537.1. His professional interests include chemical education, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and environmental chemistry, with current research interests focused on PFAS contamination and surface water monitoring in Maine watersheds.

At Husson University, Mr. Boucher is actively involved in curriculum and laboratory development through grant-supported initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and hands-on learning in chemistry courses. He enjoys designing laboratory experiences that help students connect scientific concepts to real-world applications while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Mr. Boucher is especially passionate about undergraduate mentorship and strives to foster a student-centered classroom environment where curiosity, persistence, collaboration, and scientific exploration are encouraged.