A veteran of a variety of classroom environments, Seidman is no stranger to single sex classrooms. In fact, he thinks students learn better in that kind of environment. There are fewer distractions, for obvious reasons, and the classroom discussion is livelier.

As for his students, he expects them to contribute and to work hard.

"I have very high standards, and I impose them in class," he says. "The students are going to get their money's worth. They are going to get as much education in my class as I can give them."

Seidman believes the College's long-time reputation comes from its rigorous academic program.

"When I was at W&L, R-MWC students seemed intimidating to the students there," he says. "The academic reputation was what impressed me the most about this school."

Seidman, who teaches physical chemistry, general chemistry and advanced courses in physical chemistry, has taught at Mercer University in Georgia and Clemson University. He is a member of the American Chemical Society and Sigma Xi.

His research fields include the application of molecular orbital theory and lasers to chemistry.

Seidman is passionate about baseball, and can often be found supporting his favorites: the Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers - but never the Yankees.