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Assistant Professor, School of Science and Humanities
22B Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, School of Science and Humanities
22B Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, School of Science and Humanities
Jennifer Long received her B.S. in Environmental Biology and Management from the University of California at Davis. She then traveled the country and the world exploring her passion for avian research, spending three years working as a field researcher, studying avian behavioral ecology throughout North America, Central and South American and the Caribbean. Jennifer then continued her formal education at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she received her M.S. degree in Biology. Jennifer then migrated to the University of Maine, Orono where she received her Ph.D. in Biology in 2007. Jennifer's research interests focus on the hormonal basis of migratory behavior and physiology in songbirds.
I have diverse research experience both in the laboratory and the field, which I incorporate into my teaching material. I believe that one of the most effective methods of encouraging enthusiasm for science is through real world examples. By sharing my own experiences, I also strive to foster a personal connection with the students. Working at Husson allows me the opportunity to work with students one-on-one, which is the most effective way for me to share my passion for science.
Instructor, School of Science and Humanities
361B Peabody Hall
Instructor, School of Science and Humanities
361B Peabody Hall
Instructor, School of Science and Humanities
Lisa Mazzarelli received a B.S. degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a major in mathematics and a minor in human biology. After some years teaching secondary math and science in public school and working in the computer industry, Lisa returned to school and earned an M.S. degree in biology with an emphasis on forest ecology from Western Carolina University. Following graduate school, Lisa worked in research focused on the effects of land use practices on forest bird communities, and also investigated the impacts of the southern pine beetle on southeastern forest communities. Lisa then became the associate director of the Highlands Biological Station in the western mountains of North Carolina where she taught cultural and ecological history of the southern Appalachians. Teaching at Husson gives Lisa the opportunity to continue to help students achieve their goals, and to share her love of learning and scientific inquiry.
Instructor, Mathematics
231 Beardsley Meeting House
Instructor, Mathematics
231 Beardsley Meeting House
Instructor, Mathematics
Jonathan Moyer received a BS in Physics and an MS in Teaching from the University of Maine. He has experience teaching in a variety of courses in the fields of mathematics and physics, ranging from calculus, algebra, statics and various introductory physics courses. In addition, Jonathan has worked on a variety of research fields, such studying chromatin dynamics in early mouse embryos at the Jackson Labs in Bar Harbor, ME, to determining high school student understanding of stem cells and stem cell research.
I believe the role of the instructor should be one that helps the student to discover their own potential and assists them in their development as lifelong learners. One of the best ways to do this is to use data-driven activities, and I'm constantly seeking ways to incorporate this into my classes. I'm also continually amazed and inspired by the students here at Husson, many of whom manage a variety of responsibilities as they pursue their degrees.
Assistant Professor, Biology
225C Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, Biology
225C Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, Biology
Erin Owen attended Wellesley College, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Science. She went on to study at the Friday Harbor Laboratories where she took a specialized course in the Evolution of Development Patterns. Erin earned her Masters Degree in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California. Most recently, she received her Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Maine. During the course of her education she did to do field research on zooplankton communities in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. She also studied the spatial and temporal structure of sea scallop populations in the Gulf of Maine.
Erin has taught throughout her academic career. She was a teaching assistant at Wellesley and at the Shoals Marine Laboratory. While at the University of Maine she worked with K-12 educators to design and implement hands-on methods of teaching science to students in Maine public schools. Also, before coming to Husson, she was a lecturer at the University College of Bangor.
Through out her career, Erin was been awarded many research-based fellowships and grants such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowship, The Explorers Club Exploratory Research Grant, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Most recently, she was awarded the Presentation Award from the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences. Putting her knowledge to work, Erin served on numerous committees including the Steering Committee for the Maine DMR Scallop Enhancement Workshop.
Erin has taught throughout her academic career. She was a teaching assistant at Wellesley and at the Shoals Marine Laboratory. While at the University of Maine she worked with K-12 educators to design and implement hands-on methods of teaching science to students in Maine public schools. Also, before coming to Husson, she was a lecturer at the University College of Bangor.
Through out her career, Erin was been awarded many research-based fellowships and grants such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowship, The Explorers Club Exploratory Research Grant, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Most recently, she was awarded the Presentation Award from the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences. Putting her knowledge to work, Erin served on numerous committees including the Steering Committee for the Maine DMR Scallop Enhancement Workshop.
Coordinator, Writing Center
222 Beardsley Meeting House
Coordinator, Writing Center
222 Beardsley Meeting House
Coordinator, Writing Center, School of Science and Humanities
Editor of Crosscut
Associate Professor, English Program
Matt received his BA in English from Alma College, where he also played football and minored in biology. After college, he worked for two years as a technical and professional writer for the mortgage division of NBD Bank in Detroit, Michigan. Interested in the use of language, and its application within the corporate context, Matt decided to attend graduate school to pursue his master's and, eventually, doctoral degrees in English. At the University of Oklahoma, he studied American literatures (the plural usage is intentional) and creative writing, completing a creative master's thesis titled, "Thumbing through Detroit", which is a collection of short fiction and poetry. For the next five years, while completing his PhD course work in composition and 19th and 20th century American Literatures, Matt taught first-year composition and technical communication. These courses added depth to his training as a generalist, and prepared him for the variety of teaching opportunities he enjoys at Husson. Having taken his degree, Matt accepted a professorship at Lake Superior State University, teaching technical communication, world literature, Native American literatures, and creative writing. Looking for a change, he moved to Maine and accepted a professorship at Husson. At Husson, he teaches technical and professional communication, a variety of literature courses, creative writing, and first-year composition.
In addition to following a specific career path, I would suggest to a first-year student that she balance her ambition with a selection of course from other disciplines, pursuing, in this way, her curiosities and eccentricities. A college education should prepare a student to make informed decisions about a variety of important political and social issues; it should prepare her to be an active participant in political and cultural debates rather than passively accepting the opinions of others. Overall, I would suggest that a student never let herself be bored, never be swayed by the apathy of others.
Assistant Professor and Laboratory Supervisor, School of Science and Humanities
225E Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor and Laboratory Supervisor, School of Science and Humanities
225E Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor and Laboratory Supervisor, School of Science and Humanities
Marielle Postava-Davignon joined the Husson community in 2012 as its first biology Laboratory Supervisor. She comes to us with ten years of experience teaching in diverse laboratory and field settings in the Boston area and abroad. Although her Ph.D. research at Northeastern University specialized in social insect nesting behavior and immunity, she is fascinated by all forms of science. This is exemplified by the double minor in chemistry and geology that accompanied her B.S. in biology from SUNY Fredonia, and her teaching experience in a wide array of classes such as General Biology, Ecology, Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology, and Biology & Society. In both her teaching and research, Marielle takes any opportunity made available to bring her work outside of the traditional university classroom or lab setting. For two years she taught high school biology for the Health Careers Academy in Boston as part of an NSF GK-12 program, and she spent six summers studying tropical termites on the island of St. John, USVI as part of an Earthwatch Student Challenge Awards Program. Marielle looks forward to taking advantage of what the Maine outdoors has to offer in her classes at Husson, and continuing to share her love of science with her students.
My goal as a teacher has always been to make science accessible to everyone. Science shouldn’t just be for academics, although the language in which science is presented often makes it feel like it is. When I teach, I try to give each student personal attention and tailor my techniques to match their strengths. I try to stimulate their curiosity so they are encouraged to explore what they are learning further, and learn to ask questions. Whenever possible, I use hands-on examples or take students outside of the classroom to broaden their horizons and experience the natural world first-hand. I love science, I get excited about science, and I hope to share this with my students to the point where they find something that makes them feel the same way.
Director of Healthcare Studies
225 Meeting House
Director of Healthcare Studies
225 Meeting House
Director of Healthcare Studies, School of Science and Humanities
Associate Professor, School of Science and Humanities
David Prescott taught as an adjunct professor at Husson for seven years before joining the University full time in 2011 as Director of Healthcare Studies. David attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine where he earned a B.A. with a double major in psychology and music. After an unsettled year living for brief periods on Martha’s Vineyard; Bristol, England; and Raymond, Maine he spent the next decade in the great Midwest, completing an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Nebraska and a clinical psychology predoctoral internship at Indiana University Medical School. He worked for 17 years at Acadia Hospital, a psychiatric treatment facility in Bangor, as a psychologist, program director, and quality improvement director.
David has always found teaching to be among his greatest interests and passions. His areas of professional work have included improving the integration of primary care and mental health, improving healthcare quality and organizational performance, and the use of measurement and applied research in healthcare settings. His clinical interests include bariatric surgery, group psychotherapy, and treatment of schizophrenia. Husson’s Healthcare Studies major allows him to pull together these many areas of interest to help prepare the next generation of the healthcare workforce in an industry that provides endless academic and practical challenges.
Living in Hampden, with his wife Diana (also a psychologist) and 3 daughters, David also spends some of his time working for Hampden Psychological Consultation. An avid runner and not-quite-so-avid hiker, he spends what free time is left enjoying the many benefits of living in Maine.
David has always found teaching to be among his greatest interests and passions. His areas of professional work have included improving the integration of primary care and mental health, improving healthcare quality and organizational performance, and the use of measurement and applied research in healthcare settings. His clinical interests include bariatric surgery, group psychotherapy, and treatment of schizophrenia. Husson’s Healthcare Studies major allows him to pull together these many areas of interest to help prepare the next generation of the healthcare workforce in an industry that provides endless academic and practical challenges.
Living in Hampden, with his wife Diana (also a psychologist) and 3 daughters, David also spends some of his time working for Hampden Psychological Consultation. An avid runner and not-quite-so-avid hiker, he spends what free time is left enjoying the many benefits of living in Maine.
Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Composition
221 Beardsley Meeting House
Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Composition
221 Beardsley Meeting House
Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Composition
Crystal Sands received her Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Texas Woman's University in 2005. At TWU, she studied classical rhetoric, composition, American Literature, and minored in Library Science. Her education has emphasized effective communication in a variety of disciplines and situations. Before coming to Husson, she taught for five years as a full-time writing professor in Oregon where she also served as Chair of the Composition Program. She is originally from Texas and spent several years teaching writing and literature in the Dallas, Texas, area. Crystal has also worked as a freelance author of children's nonfiction books.
My goal is for my students to understand the power of effective communication. We live in a culture where we are inundated with information and are constantly judged on our writing abilities. People with the skills to decipher and communicate information well to other people have great opportunities for success in our society. According to national research, American businesses spend billions of dollars every year teaching their employees how to write. I want my students to graduate ahead of the game, with strong written communication skills. If students will work with their teachers to develop these skills, there are personal, professional, and financial benefits that await them.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
119 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Psychology
119 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dr. Christine Selby received a Bachelor's of Arts in psychology from Carthage College (1992). From there, she pursued her combined interest in psychology and athletics (she was a competitive distance runner and still is an avid sports fan) by receiving a Master's of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services with an emphasis on Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (1994). Finally, Dr. Selby was awarded a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas (2000) where she minored in Marriage and Family Therapy and continued to conduct research in the area of Sport Psychology. She has taught at two different area colleges, including Husson, as an adjunct instructor since 2000 until the 2007-2008 academic year when she was hired as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Husson. Additionally, Dr. Selby works as a clinician at an area community mental health center where she works primarily with adults and has a specialty area in Eating Disorders.
Husson is a wonderful educational facility that offers a wide range of areas of study, but is small enough to allow for personal attention from professors if students avail themselves of that opportunity. My undergraduate education was at a college very similar to Husson and I still appreciate the opportunity I had to get to know my professors. One of my undergraduate professors became my professional and personal mentor and that relationship significantly influenced who I am, how I think, and my desire to teach. One of the most important things he attempted to instill in all of his students was the importance of self-examination ("The unexamined life is not worth living" ~Socrates). My own experience with self-examination (i.e., understanding who I am and why I do what I do) has led me to try to instill this skill in my students as it was instilled in me. I encourage my students, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students, to use what they are learning as an opportunity to learn about themselves. I frequently pose questions or statements to my classes about what they personally think about a topic area, how it might apply to them, or what their opinion is (including considering how they might vote in an election relevant to a topic area like assisted suicide). When we discuss "controversial" areas (e.g., Freud's theory of personality development, assisted suicide, etc.) I encourage students to put aside what they think they might know and allow for the possibility that our discussions just might change their minds - or at least get them thinking!
I also carry the value of self-examination to my work as a psychotherapist. Although there are varying degrees with which individuals are willing to or capable of engaging in this process, I encourage clients to at least think about what they are doing before they do it. For some this leads to further questions and areas of exploration and others become more intentional about their actions (rather than reflexive). For those who have an interest in becoming a mental health clinician, my theoretical orientation is eclectic. Eclecticism in this day and age is often considered "suspect" in terms of how a person practices eclecticism. I do not simply pick and choose from a "menu" of techniques. Rather, the theory behind my approach involves specific uses for the Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. In my opinion, this combination of approaches, used in an intentional and thoughtful way, allows for the greatest possibility of beneficial change.
I look forward to seeing you in class!
I also carry the value of self-examination to my work as a psychotherapist. Although there are varying degrees with which individuals are willing to or capable of engaging in this process, I encourage clients to at least think about what they are doing before they do it. For some this leads to further questions and areas of exploration and others become more intentional about their actions (rather than reflexive). For those who have an interest in becoming a mental health clinician, my theoretical orientation is eclectic. Eclecticism in this day and age is often considered "suspect" in terms of how a person practices eclecticism. I do not simply pick and choose from a "menu" of techniques. Rather, the theory behind my approach involves specific uses for the Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. In my opinion, this combination of approaches, used in an intentional and thoughtful way, allows for the greatest possibility of beneficial change.
I look forward to seeing you in class!
Associate Professor, Chemistry
348A Peabody Hall
Associate Professor, Chemistry
348A Peabody Hall
Associate Professor, Chemistry
With a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Polish Academy of Sciences, Marek has done postdoctoral studies in Chemical Engineering at the California Institute Technology (as a Fulbright scholar), and Chemistry at Clarkson University. Marek was previously a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and taught at Kentucky Wesleyan College and Brescia University. He was selected twice for Who's Who Among Americas Teachers. Marek is a member of the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers, American Association for Aerosol Research, American Chemical Society. He published over thirty papers on molecular processes involving very fine particles and interfaces.
When I moved to Maine, I became fascinated with marine environment, where atmosphere, land, and ocean converge. My professional interest has been attracted by such coastal aerosol phenomena as: fog, sea smoke, smog, haze and their health effects. My current research is devoted to microscopic phenomena playing an important role in natural cleansing of air by marine aerosols. I am a proponent of an active project-based science education; therefore my students have an opportunity to participate in research projects.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
120 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Psychology
120 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Rachelle Smith received both her B.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Maine, Orono. Rachelle teaches a variety of psychology courses and specializes in child development. Her dissertation centered on the development of recursive awareness of intentionality: The development of theory of mind across middle childhood. Her major areas of interest are cognitive, social, and emotional development and developmental biology. Rachelle has been the recipient of the Owen Aldis Award for her dissertation research and is a member of the International Society for Human Ethology and the Society for Research in Child Development.
As a new faculty member here at Husson University I am excited by the prospect of meeting and working with a diverse student population. I believe that to develop professional abilities, students must participate in the process and be active learners. This means that students must not only learn to listen, read, and write effectively, but also to think about new material and discover how it applies in their own lives. Psychology provides a wealth of opportunities for such self-exploration and I hope to assist students with this endeavor throughout my career here.
Instructor, English
230 Beardsley Meeting House
Instructor, English
230 Beardsley Meeting House
Instructor, English
Clinton Spaulding attended the University of Maine, Orono as an undergraduate and received a BA in English with a Creative Writing Concentration while working as President of the Maine Peace Action Committee for two years. After serving on the USS Devastator in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Orono for graduate work and earned an MA in English focusing on Poetics and successfully defended his creative thesis titled "A Lamentation in Blue and White". Clinton’s work has been published in issues of The Stolen Island Review, Werewolf Glue, the MPAC newsletter, Crosscut, the Accompanist and was featured at the bi-annual &Now Conference at SUNY Buffalo where his collaborative, multi media project, "Furrows in a Ploughed Field", was presented.
Teaching predominantly first year students at Husson is a real unique experience for me. I am able to interact with students from each and every discipline Husson has to offer. Through the writing classes I teach, especially the Rhetoric classes, I am able to set students up with ever important writing skills for their careers as well as offering an opportunity for my students to learn valuable skills for their everyday lives. Primarily, critical thinking skills. I stress the importance of critical thinking in the classroom and encourage my students to truly engage with their language and the language of argument where and when they encounter it. Everywhere, everyday.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
225H Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
225H Peabody Hall
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Tom is a native Mainer, having been raised in Newport and graduating from John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. He received his commission as a Naval Officer after graduating with a B.S. in Physics from the United States Naval Academy in 2000.
He completed his M.S. in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before reporting to Charleston, South Carolina in 2002 for nuclear power training. Tom became a fully qualified submarine officer and nuclear engineer, spending four years aboard the USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and the USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720). After leaving the Navy in 2007, he resumed his PhD studies the University of Maine in the area of statistical physics. He completed his PhD in 2010, with his research focusing on how spreading processes (such as epidemics) are influenced by different network topologies, outbreak control strategies and phase transitions within these systems. Tom joined the Mathematics department at Husson University in the fall of 2009.
Tom and his wife Melissa reside in Veazie with their son Noah and two dogs. Depending on the season, Tom can be found either riding his bicycle on the roads around Bangor or skiing at Sugarloaf. He and his wife also enjoy gardening and hiking.
He completed his M.S. in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before reporting to Charleston, South Carolina in 2002 for nuclear power training. Tom became a fully qualified submarine officer and nuclear engineer, spending four years aboard the USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and the USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720). After leaving the Navy in 2007, he resumed his PhD studies the University of Maine in the area of statistical physics. He completed his PhD in 2010, with his research focusing on how spreading processes (such as epidemics) are influenced by different network topologies, outbreak control strategies and phase transitions within these systems. Tom joined the Mathematics department at Husson University in the fall of 2009.
Tom and his wife Melissa reside in Veazie with their son Noah and two dogs. Depending on the season, Tom can be found either riding his bicycle on the roads around Bangor or skiing at Sugarloaf. He and his wife also enjoy gardening and hiking.
Director of Institutional Research, Academic Administration
Sawyer Library
Director of Institutional Research, Academic Administration
Sawyer Library
Director of Institutional Research, Academic Administration, Provost's Office
Professor *Administrator with Faculty Rank, Mathematics/Statistics
Gail received a BA and MS in Biometrics from the University of Minnesota and a PhD from the University of North Carolina. After graduation she spent three years working at Quintiles, Inc., a contract research organization that helps biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies get their newly designed drugs approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). She spent a year at West Virginia University, Department of Statistics, then three years at the Duke Clinical Research Institute teaching and consulting and then six years at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Biostatistics. In 2005, Gail joined the faculty at Husson. In addition to teaching, she serves as a consultant for students and faculty at Husson who need help designing, conducting and/or analyzing their research projects. Gail is married with four children, and loves to water ski, swim, hike and play soccer.
I encourage students to be active learners. Ask questions in class, come by and visit me in my office, and/or discuss class materials with other students. Find examples of what you are learning in the classroom, outside of the classroom. To succeed in college, learning must take place inside and outside the classroom.
Gail Tudor
Gail has been consulting with health professionals for over 20 years. Her expertise is in clinical trials, categorical data analysis and online instruction. She currently consults with medical professionals and faculty from the University of New England, University of Maine, University of North Carolina and Eastern Maine Medical Center on a regular basis. Gail has successfully collaborated with 12 different principal investigators on 15 grants over the last 20 years. As a public health professional she is particularly interested in research that concentrates on affordable ways to get a large amount of individuals to change their behavior in a positive way. Studying the relationship between providers and patients is an effective way to do this as patients with chronic disease visit their health care provider regularly and the provider can use these visits to educate their patients.
Sample of Refereed articles (published)
* Sleath, BL, Carpenter, DM, Slota C, Williams, DM, Tudor, G, Yeatts, K, , Davis, S and
Ayala GX (2012). Communication during pediatric asthma visits and self-reported asthma
medication adherence, Pediatrics, In print.
* Sleath B, Ayala GX, Williams D, Davis S, Yeatts K , Tudor G, Washington D, and
Gillete C (2011). Caregiver rating of provider participatory decision-making style and caregiver
and child satisfaction with pediatric asthma visits. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 85,
Issue 2, pp 286-289.
* Murphy, L, Helmick, CG, Schwartz, T, Renner, JB, Tudor G, Koch G, Dragomir A,
Kalsbeek WD, Luta G, Jordan JM (2010). One in four people may develop symptomatic hip
osteoarthritis in their lifetime. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Vol 18 (11), pp. 1372-1379.
* Sleath B, Ayala GX, Davis S, Williams D, Tudor G, Yeatts K, Washington D, Gillete
C (2010). Child- and caregiver-reported problems and concerns in using asthma medications. J
Asthma. 47(6): 633-8.
* Beard AJ, Sleath B, Blalock SJ, Roth M, Weinberger M, Tudor G, and Chewning B.
(2010). Predictors of rheumatoid arthritis Patient-physician communication about medication
costs during visits to rheumatologists. Arthritic Care and Research, Vol. 62. No. 5, pp 632-639.
* Sleath, BL, Krishnadas, R, Cho, M., Robin, AL, Mehta, R., Covert, D., Tudor, G.
(2009) Patient-reported barriers to glaucoma medication access, use, and adherence in southern
India Indian J Ophthalmol: 57:69-74
* Sleath B, Chewning B, Devellis B, Weinberger M, Devellis R, Tudor G and Beard A.
(2008). Communication about depression during rheumatoid arthritis patient visits. Arthritis
Care & Research. Vol 59, Issue 2, pp 186-191
* Nusbaum MRH, Frasier PY, Rojas F, Trotter K, and Tudor G. (2008). Sexual
Orientation and Sexual Health Care Needs: A Comparison of Women Beneficiaries in Outpatient
Military Health Care Settings. Journal of Homosexuality, 54(3): 259–276.
* Tudor, GE. (2006). Teaching Introductory Statistics Online – Satisfying the Students.
Journal of Statistics Education Volume 14, Number 3, www.amstat.org/publications/jse/v14n3/
tudor.html.
* Potthoff, RF, Tudor, GE, Pieper, KS, and Hasselblad, V. (2006). Is it safe to assume
MAR for missing data in medical studies? Statistics in Medical Research. Vol. 15: 213-214
* Tudor GE and Koch GG (2000). Statistical methods for crossover designs in bioenvironmental
and public health studies. Handbook of Statistics, Vol. 18: Bio-Environmental and Public Health
Statistics, pp. 571-614.
Assistant Professor, Math
219 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Math
219 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Math
Julia was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the banks of the Caspian Sea. The daughter of a Russian army officer, Julia toured the former Soviet Bloc extensively, spending half a decade each in Kazakhstan and Hungary, before settling in St Petersburg, Russia. At age 16, Julia entered Moscow State University, Russia’s premier institution of higher learning. She distinguished herself studying symbolic logic in the Philosophy department, and at the age of 18 won an International Scholars competition which allowed her to come to the US to study at the University of Alabama, where she earned a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Chemical Engineering. Julia spent the next five years working as a process engineer and a research scientist before realizing that the corporate world wasn’t her cup of tea. She returned to the University of Alabama, where she earned her Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics.
Julia’s current research interests lie in the rapidly-growing and fascinating field of Quantum Computation. Her publications include The Hidden Subgroup Problem for Generalized Quaternions in Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Quantum, Nano and Micro Technologies, ICQNM 2010.
Julia’s love of learning has always gone hand in hand with her desire to teach, and she has taught not only mathematics, but philosophy, German, and Russian as well, to a variety of students, from undergraduates to (as a Graduate Fellow on a National Science Foundation GK-12 grant) high school and middle school students.
Julia’s current research interests lie in the rapidly-growing and fascinating field of Quantum Computation. Her publications include The Hidden Subgroup Problem for Generalized Quaternions in Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Quantum, Nano and Micro Technologies, ICQNM 2010.
Julia’s love of learning has always gone hand in hand with her desire to teach, and she has taught not only mathematics, but philosophy, German, and Russian as well, to a variety of students, from undergraduates to (as a Graduate Fellow on a National Science Foundation GK-12 grant) high school and middle school students.
My philosophy of teaching and learning, in simplified terms, is based on the duality of received knowledge and earned knowledge. My preferred method of teaching, whenever possible, is analogy. For instance, I might tell my students that the gas pedal is on the right, the brake is on the left and turn the big wheel whichever direction you wish to go. This is received knowledge that nearly everyone can understand. However, if I ask the same students to drive to the mall and back (safely), they need the earned knowledge of how to properly manipulate gas, brakes and steering. Mathematics is a lot like driving in this respect: they both require more than knowledge; they require skill. And focused practice is the only way to build and refine any skill.
Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology
230B Peabody Hall
Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology
230B Peabody Hall
Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology
Tricia VanKirk's course interests are in the human sciences: Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Chemistry and Nutrition. She joined the faculty at Husson University in 2005 and has taught at many of the area colleges throughout her career.
Tricia is completing her PhD at the University of Maine. Her research is focused on the ion channel activity in the cardiac pacemaker. Her work specifically looks at the pharmacological effects and anti-oxidant properties of melatonin as it relates to cardiac function in Drosophila melanogaster.
Tricia is completing her PhD at the University of Maine. Her research is focused on the ion channel activity in the cardiac pacemaker. Her work specifically looks at the pharmacological effects and anti-oxidant properties of melatonin as it relates to cardiac function in Drosophila melanogaster.
Assistant Professor, Composition & Basic Writing
223 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Composition & Basic Writing
223 Beardsley Meeting House
Assistant Professor, Composition & Basic Writing
Dr. Terry Voorhees received his BA from Antioch College, his MA from Ohio University, and his doctorate in Education from the University of Cincinnati. Before coming to Husson in 2008, he taught in a variety of places including Finland, Ohio, and North Carolina. He has taught in a variety of subjects including Basic Writing, English composition, Research Writing, ESL, French, German, Modern and Biblical Hebrew, Dutch, and Global Communication. His research interests include basic writing, writing and critical thinking, writing across the curriculum, language, linguistics, and education for diverse populations. Terry has lived in six countries on three continents and is fluent in six languages. His personal hobbies include textile arts, fine arts, and his pets.
As an educator, my primary goal is to provide students with the tools they need to take responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Throwing out facts and showing examples will only work if the student is also truly engaged in their learning. As such, I try to fashion environments in my classes where students are encouraged to think critically, act on those thoughts, and engage in dynamic yet respectful discourse.
Professor Emeritus, School of Science and Humanities
With a doctorate in physiology from Clemson University in South Carolina, Kathleen has been listed three times in Whos Who Among Americas Teachers, and has many times been voted Faculty of the Year by Husson students. She has many extracurricular interests that include kayaking, photography, classical guitar, and nature study.
Associate Professor, School of Education
126A Living Learing Center
Associate Professor, School of Education
126A Living Learing Center
Associate Professor, School of Education
With an M.Ed. from Cambridge College and an Ed.D. from the University of Maine, Sandip has a passionate interest in children's nonfiction literature, how it can be used in classrooms, can be used to support literacy programs, and connect families and schools. While Dr. Wilson started out as a history and social studies teacher, she realized that without literacy, students could not function in the content areas, so she brings a love of history and historical thinking to her study of children's literature. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the Chair of the Orbis Pictus Award Committee for the National Council of Teachers of English. This committee was established in 1989 to honor the outstanding non-fiction literature written for children. She has also been appointed to serve a three year term on the Executive Board of the New England Reading Association, as of March 2006. She is a tapestry designer and weaver and has explored how tapestry has changed as literacy has developed and how tapestry weaving shares parallel features with writing.
The courses I teach are interactive and integrate both theory and practice. I strive to give my students knowledge and experience in teaching so that they can bring multiple approaches and strategies to their work with the children.
Professor, English Program
224 Beardsley Meeting House
Professor, English Program
224 Beardsley Meeting House
Professor, English Program
Greg Winston came to Husson in 2001 after earning a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. He teaches a broad range of courses, from first-year writing and literature to upper-level seminars on creative writing, literature and medicine, world cinema and Irish studies. His research interest and publications focus on modern Irish and British literatures, especially their intersections with history and geography. He is currently working on a book about James Joyce and militarism.
Since 2001, he has served as editor of Crosscut, the Husson literary magazine. He is also faculty advisor to the English Club and the Husson Outdoors Club. During breaks from teaching and writing, he can often be found kayaking Maine's whitewater or skiing the Snowfields at Sugarloaf.
Since 2001, he has served as editor of Crosscut, the Husson literary magazine. He is also faculty advisor to the English Club and the Husson Outdoors Club. During breaks from teaching and writing, he can often be found kayaking Maine's whitewater or skiing the Snowfields at Sugarloaf.
My goal in every course is for students to tap into their own abilities and unlock the power and joy that accompany the study of literature and writing. I want that awareness to stay with them beyond the course and long after college. In that sense, I've always seen English courses as not only preparing people for careers but also equipping them for life.
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