Robert Rittenhouse talks about his early life and growing up in New England and majoring in Chemistry for undergraduate and graduate degrees, starting work as a professor at age of 25. He also discusses his passion for mountaineering. He taught chemistry at Walla Walla University for many years before coming to Central
to work as an non-tenure track faculty. He later became chemistry department co-chair and served on several university committees. He also discusses teaching load and administration expectations during his time at CWU.