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Faculty Focus-March 25, 2025
Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published essays in world-renowned newspapers and published new textbooks that move their discipline forward.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Jeff Frank
Professor of Education Jeff Frank combines a passion for philosophy, education, and critical thinking in his teaching. With a focus on empowering students to explore and expand their sense of purpose, his courses challenge students to think deeply about the role of education in shaping their world and their own identities.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Ana Estevez
Meet Your Biology Mentor Professor of Biology Ana Estevez is passionate about guiding students through the complexities of neuroscience and biology. With a focus on research, mentorship, and hands-on...
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Q&A: Meet Professor Leah Rohlfsen
Associate Professor of Sociology Leah Rohlfsen brings an interdisciplinary approach to her teaching, inspiring students to connect sociological concepts to their own lives and the world around them. Her classes are full of engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and thought-provoking insights into how society functions.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Sam Tartakoff
Q&A: Meet Professor Sam Tartakoff Meet Your Chemistry Mentor For many students, chemistry can seem daunting—but Associate Professor of Chemistry Sam Tartakoff is on a mission to change that. Whether...
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Q&A: Meet Professor Sarah Gates
Professor of English Sarah Gates brings a love of classic literature and creative approaches to her teaching, inspiring students to connect deeply with timeless texts. Whether she’s guiding students through Hamlet or The Lord of the Rings, her courses bring older literature to life in fresh and exciting ways.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Chris Watts
Associate Professor of Music and Director of the Newell Center for Arts Technology Chris Watts brings a creative, hands-on approach to music education that makes technology and artistry accessible to students of all backgrounds. His innovative courses inspire students to explore their unique voices while mastering the tools of modern music production.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Sarah Barber
Associate Professor of English Sarah Barber brings a unique combination of creativity, collaboration, and mentorship to her teaching. Whether she’s guiding students through poetry workshops or introducing them to the transformative power of Shakespeare, her courses inspire students to explore their voices and perspectives in meaningful ways.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Sara Ashpole
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Sara Ashpole is passionate about field-based learning, connecting students to real-world environmental challenges while inspiring critical thinking and meaningful action for a sustainable future. Her research expertise includes local collaborations with landowners to monitor frogs and salamanders and restore endangered amphibian habitats, as well as policy work through her leadership on national and international conservation committees.
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Q&A: Meet Professor Grace Huang
Professor of Political Science Grace Huang combines rigorous academic inquiry with a touch of humor and relatability in her teaching. Her courses invite students to explore political systems from around the world, encouraging them to think critically about democracy, governance, and their own roles as informed citizens.