Earle Roberts joined the teaching staff in 1974 and was promoted to senior lecturer in 1980. His main forte was Carbohydrate Chemistry, but he contributed to other areas because of his broad grasp of Organic Chemistry. He developed considerable research prowess. He was instrumental in the development of courses for postgraduates in Sugar Cane Processing, for teachers of chemistry as well as for chemical laboratory technicians in the sugar industry. His tenure as Head was marked by the acquisition of a Bruker 200 MHz NMR spectrometer and smaller pieces of research equipment. Dr. Roberts was known for his thoroughness, and his ability to quietly resolve difficult scenarios. He was extremely staff and student centred. He promoted positive human relations and the department’s mark in outreach through service to Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and other examining bodies, the sugar and coffee industries, the Jamaica Racing Commission and the Prime Minister’s Council on Science and Technology.