Dr. Paredes graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where he received his Mas...view moreDr. Paredes graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. He then attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where he received his Masters and Doctorate. He has taught at Southern Illinois University, Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky and Kentucky Junior College in Lexington, Kentucky. Presently, he teaches and writes at Midstate College in Peoria, Illinois.view less