Mr. Robert Wardle

Associate Professor
Mr. Robert Wardle III. - profile photo

Mr. Robert Wardle III.

Associate Professor

Chemical & Biological Sciences

Ward Beecher Hall 5006

phone: (330) 941-2274

rewardle@ysu.edu

  • Education
    • 2015

      Other, Mental Health First Aid

      University of North Dakota

    • 2015

      Other, Death Investigation Basics

      University of North Dakota

    • 2015

      Other, Cultural Competency

      University of North Dakota

    • 2015

      Other, Death Investigation

      Texas A&M University

    • 2010

      Other, Forensic DNA and Serology

      University of Florida

    • 2010

      MS, Forensic Science

      University of Florida

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "The Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Committee (FEPAC)"

    • 2007

      MS, Chemistry

      Youngstown State University

      Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Optimization of a Gas Chromatographic/Mass Spectrometric Method for Detection and Quantitation of the Chemical Indicators of Atypical Aging in Wine"

    • 1998

      BS, Criminal Justice

      Youngstown State University

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2023

      YSU

      Distinguished Professorship Award

    • 2017

      YSU

      Distinguished Professorship Award

    • 1996

      Golden Key International Honour Society

      Membership Conferral

      Golden Key International Honour Society is the world's largest collegiate honor society for graduate and undergraduate students, and has strong relationships with over 400 universities around the world. Golden Key is built on the pillars of academics, leadership, and service, and our chapters are committed to implementing service projects and leadership development for all students on their campus. Members qualify when they are at the top 15% of their class, and are given access to a wide range of rewards, scholarships, travel and study abroad opportunities, and more.

  • Professional Positions
    • 2020 -

      Youngstown State University

      Associate Professor

    • 2016 - 2020

      Youngstown State University

      Associate Professor

    • 2010 - 2016

      Youngstown State University

      Assistant Professor

    • 2007 - 2010

      Youngstown State University

      Instructor

    • 2007 - 2012

      Mahoning County Sheriff's Office

      Civil Deputy

    • 2002 - 2007

      Youngstown State University

      Part-Time Faculty

    • 1998 - 2002

      Youngstown State University

      Teaching Assistant

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2018 - present

      Coordinator

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2017

      "Heroin, Fentanyl, and Fentanyl Analogs in Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), Ohio: 2016 – A Year in Review"

      S. Taylor, R. Wardle III, J. Haun

      Journal of Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association, Clandestine Laboratory Investigating Chemists Association, volume 27, issue 4, p. 9-15

    • 2016

      "Rehabilitation in Prison: An Examination of Prison Animal Programs"

      A. Brown, G. Frissora, R. Wardle III, C. Onwudiwe

      Criminal Justice Praxis, Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education, volume 6, issue Winter, p. 17-32

    • 2015

      "Review of the book The Forensic Historian: Using Science to Reexamine the Past, by R. Williams"

      R. Wardle III

      Criminal Justice Praxis, Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education, volume 6, issue Spring, p. 6-9

    • 2015

      ""

      A. Brown, G. Frissora, C. Onwudiwe, R. Wardle III

      Criminal Justice Praxis-Journal of OCCJE, Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (OCCJE), volume ume 6, p. 17-32

    • 2012

      "Better Business Bureaus"

      R. Wardle III

      SAGE Publications, Inc, volume 2, issue 2nd ed., p. 102-104

    • 2007

      "Optimization of a Gas Chromatographic/Mass Spectrometric Method for Detection and Quantitation of the Chemical Indicators of Atypical Aging (ATA) in Wine"

      R. Wardle III

      Digital.Maag Repository, YSU College of Graduate Studies and Research, p. 60

  • Professional Service
    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      RJ Lee Group

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Interaction with Industry
      Mahoning County Coroner's Office

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Mahoning County Coroner's Office

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Mahoning County Coroner's Office

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory

    • Unknown

      Workshop Organizer
      Mahoning County Coroner's Office

    • 2021 - present

      Editor, Associate Editor
      Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture

    • 2015 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Choffin Career and Technical Center Biotechnology Program

    • 2014 - 2014

      Reviewer, Book
      Sage Publishing

    • 2014 - present

      Workshop Organizer
      Crime Clinic of Greater Youngstown

    • 2014 - present

      Workshop Organizer
      Crime Clinic of Greater Youngstown

    • 2014 - 2014

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Eastern Gateway Community College Criminal Justice Program

    • 2013 - 2013

      Reviewer, Book
      Pearson Education

    • 2013 - 2013

      Reviewer, Book
      Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group

    • 2013 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Choffin Career & Technical Center Criminal Justice/Public Safety Program

    • 2012 - present

      Board of Advisors of a Company
      Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Biotechnology Program

    • Unknown

      Interaction with Industry
      Youngstown Police Department Crime Scene Unit

    • 2011 - present

      Editor, Journal Editor
      Criminal Justice Perspectives (OCCJE)

    • 2010 - 2010

      Reviewer, Book
      Pearson Education

    • Unknown

      Interaction with Industry
      Mahoning County Coroner's Office

    • 2008 - 2008

      Reviewer, Book
      Cengage Learning

  • Public Service
    • Unknown

      Volunteer
      Ohio Speech and Debate Association

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Ohio Speech and Debate Association

    • Unknown

      Other
      Smith Corners Cornerstone Church

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Other
      American red Cross

    • Unknown

      Volunteer
      Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley

    • Unknown

      Other
      American Red Cross

    • Unknown

      Other
      American Red Cross

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Brew Ha-Ha

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Other
       American Red Cross

    • Unknown

      Other
       American Red Cross

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Brew Ha-Ha

    • 2020 - 2023

      Judge
      Ohio Speech and Debate Association

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Other
      United Way of Mahoning Valley

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Volunteer
      Ballet Western Reserve

    • Unknown

      Other
      United Way of Mahoning Valley

    • Unknown

      Other
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Other
      Fraternal Order of Police (#28) "Shop with a Cop" Program

    • Unknown

      Participant
      American Heart Association Heart Walk

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Volunteer
      Ballet Western Reserve

    • 2014 - 2014

      Volunteer
      Ballet Western Reserve

    • Unknown

      Other
      Youngstown Municipal Court

    • Unknown

      Volunteer
      Ballet Western Reserve

    • 2014 - 2019

      Volunteer
      Girl Scouts of America

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Chiefs of Police Association Golf Outing

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Other
      Fraternal Order of Police (#28) "Shop with a Cop" Program

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      No Stone Unturned Pancake Chairty Event

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Hands-On Volunteer Network/Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Other
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Youngstown Rescue Mission St. Patrick's Day Dash

    • Unknown

      Other
      Goodwill Industries YSU Room of Requirement Clothing Drive

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Hands-On Volunteer Network/Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Chiefs of Police Association Golf Outing

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Bocce Game of Hope

    • Unknown

      Other
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Other
      Fraternal Order of Police (#28) "Shop with a Cop" Program

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Hands-On Volunteer Network/Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Chiefs of Police Association Golf Outing

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Bocce Game of Hope

    • Unknown

      Other
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      American Heart Association Heart Walk

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Mahoning Valley Hands-On Volunteer Network/Making Kids Count Big Tap-In

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Bocce Game of Hope

    • Unknown

      Other
      Golden String Annual Beer, Wine, and Chocolate Taste Fundraiser

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      American Heart Association Heart Walk

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Relay for Life

    • Unknown

      Other
      Toys for Tots

    • Unknown

      Participant
      Steve Mulichak Scholarship Benefit

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • Unknown

      Judge
      Lake to River Science Day

    • 1986 - present

      Volunteer
      American Red Cross