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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.

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.