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This editor is a Senior Editor III and is entitled to display this Rhodium Editor Star.

This user has been on Wikipedia for 18 years and 27 days.

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This user is not a Wikipedia administrator, but might like to be one someday.

GVSU This user is or was a student at Grand Valley State University.

This person attends or attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison

PhD This user has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biochemistry.

en-US This user is a native speaker of American English.

I am a biochemist and educator in the Midwestern United States, and I have been editing Wikipedia on and off for over fifteen years. My most frequent edits are countering vandalism, but I also have written several biographies of scientists and other topics that interest me (and some that didn't).

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Barn stars

The Barnstar of Diligence For your expert help in protecting the project's reputation. Graham Colm (talk) 20:28, 16 February 2010 (UTC) The Userpage Shield Thanks for reverting that userpage vandal. Best wishes Immunize (talk) 18:27, 16 April 2010 (UTC) The Barnstar of Recovery For meritorious conduct and diplomacy in regards to the Valley Entertainment Monthly article. Nineteen Nightmares (talk) 00:34, 11 May 2010 (UTC) Nineteen Nightmares The Special Barnstar Thanks for your contributions, Pdcook. SwisterTwister talk 00:29, 20 May 2012 (UTC)

Notes

• I maintain alternate accounts. Pdcookmobile is for use with mobile devices and public computers. BiochemProf is for future education-related endeavors.
• I edit articles about or related to Grand Valley State University, my alma mater and employer. I am not paid to make these edits. I believe my edits are neutral, encyclopedic, and appropriate, but if you have any concerns, please let me know.