Raymond Chang was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Shanghai and Hong Kong. He received his B.Sc. degree in chemistry from London University, England, and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale University. After doing postdoctoral research at Washington University and teaching for a year at Hunter College of the City University of New York, he joined the chemistry department at Williams College, where he has taught since 1968.

Professor Chang has served on the American Chemical Society Examination Committee, the National Chemistry Olympiad Examination Committee, and the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Committee. He is an editor of The Chemical Educator. Professor Chang has written books on physical chemistry, industrial chemistry, and physical science. He has also coauthored books on the Chinese language, children's picture books, and a novel for young readers.

For relaxation, Professor Chang maintains a forest garden; plays tennis, Ping-Pong, and the harmonica; and practices the piano.

Ken Goldsby was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. He received his B.A. in chemistry and mathematical science from Rice University. After obtaining his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ken carried out postdoctoral research at Ohio State University.

Since joining the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University in 1986, Ken has received several teaching and advising awards, including the Cottrell Family Professorship for Teaching in Chemistry. In 1998 he was selected as the Florida State University Distinguished Teaching Professor.

When he is not working, Ken enjoys hanging out with his family. They especially like spending time together at the coast.