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| Joyce Avedisian Joyce.Avedisian@Aventis.com Knowledge Management Aventis Pharmaceuticals Courses: Courses in sharing "Best Practices" and improving decision-making in a specific area of drugmaking Case Topics: The FDA approval process for a specific drug; building a community of practice; an entrepreneurial story |
Neil Baker baker.2@osu.edu Microbiology Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Courses: Biology courses for non-majors; honors microbiology courses; Mechanisms of Pathogenesis Case Topics: Infectious disease - possibly malaria; antibiotic resistance; genomes - impact, significance |
Nancy Barta-Smith nancy.barta-smith@sru.edu English Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Courses: Technical and scientific writing Case Topics: AIDS; lead poisoning in children; fetal tissue research |
| Hillary Berbeco hillary.berbeco@olin.edu F.W. Olin College of Engineering Courses: Determining the Role of Chemistry in Engineering Education; Evaluating Energy Resources; Environmental Concerns for Engineering Case Topics: Recycling; environmental/polymer chemistry/social issues; home energy choices (thermo, environmental) |
Barbara Brennessel bbrennes@wheatonma.edu Biology Wheaton College, Norton, MA Courses: Biochemistry; First Year Seminar; Nutrition; Microbiology and Immunology; Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Case Topics: High on sugar (does sugar cause hyperactivity?); should you be eating "In the Zone" (high-protein diets); the Human Genome Project (how to locate and analyze a gene); genetic testing/science and ethics |
David Canoy dcanoy@chemeketa.edu Life/Physical Science Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR Courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology; General Biology; General, Organic and Biochemistry Case Topics: human hereditary disorders; anomalous EKGs; acid reflux and treatments; congenital heart defects |
| Tom Cappaert cappa1ta@mail.cmich.edu Physical Education and Sport Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Courses: Research Methods; Assessment of Athletic Injuries; Physiology of Sport Case Topics: Cardiovascular respoinse to exercise/stress; physiological response to heat and cold; physiological changes with aging |
Alan Cheville kridnix@okstate.edu Electrical Engineering Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Courses: Photonics Case Topics: Geometrical optics; wave optics; lasers |
Diane Clemens-Knott dclemensknott@fullerton.edu Geological Sciences California State University, Fullerton Courses: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology; Optical Mineralogy; Geology of the National Parks; Geochemistry Case Topics: volcanology and hazards of Mt. Rainier, WA; groundwater issues in Orange County, CA; expressions of recent climate change in CA |
| Anne Coleman annerand@msn.com Natural Sciences University of Maryland University College Courses: General Biology; Anatomy/Physiology; Microbiology; Biokinetics Case Topics: Neuropathology; attachment in adoption; insulin disorders; congestive heart failure |
Joseph Colosi jcc0@desales.edu Natural Science DeSales University, Center Valley, PA Courses: Microbiology; Introductory Biology II; Botany for Non-Majors; Environmental Science; Environmental Science for Teachers Case Topics: Evolutionary relationship of Fungi to plants and animals; evolutionary relationship of Echinoderms to Chordates; microbial diseases; evaluation of grant proposals |
Juville Dario-Becker dario-beckerj@cv.cc.va.us Science, Math, and Engineering Division Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, VA Courses: General Biology; Human Anatomy and Physiology Case Topics: Parasites and hosts; human anatomy and physiology; human genetics |
| David Evans devans@pct.edu Natural Sciences Penn College/PSU, Williamsport, PA Courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology; Biology and Modern Society Case Topics: Appendix; recovery from hypothermia; lost in the Nevada desert |
Patrick R. Field pfield@cougar.kean.edu Biological Sciences Kean University, Union, NJ Courses: Gross Anatomy; Neuroscience; Introduction to Biology; Anatomy and Physiology Case Topics: Neuroanatomical clinical case studies; gross anatomical case studies; cardiovascular case studies |
Dayton Ford dford@stlcop.edu Biology St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, MO Courses: Human Physiology II; Intro to Human Physiology Case Topics: Receptor mechanimsms (agonism and antagonism); autonomic nervous system control of BP; aphasias |
| Sture Forsgren sture.forsgren@anatomy.umu.se Anatomy Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden Courses: Structure and Function of the Organs Case Topics: Medical aspects of gastrointestinal tract, locomotor system |
Linda Hobart hobart11@flcc.edu Science/Technology Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY Courses: Intro to Chem; Intro to Physics; Freshman Chemistry; Spectroscopy; Orientation to Science/Technology Case Topics: Polymers; supplements; materials science |
Susan Holt sholtbmn@aol.com New York State Biology Mentor Network Courses: Workshops for high school science teachers Case Topics: Medicine Man - BioRad Secrets of Rainforest; evolutionary relationships - evidences; keeping a balance - diabetes; microbiology - soil microbes and antibiotics |
| Herbert House househ@elon.edu Biology Elon College, NC Courses: Human Anatomy; Human Physiology; General Biology for Non-majors Case Topics: Integrated muscle/ nerve/ blood vessel anatomy of extremities; integrated muscle/ nerve/ blood vessel anatomy of thorax; muscle contraction physiology |
Jon Jackson jackson@medicine.nodak.edu Anatomy and Cell Biology University of North Dakota Courses: Human Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel; Directed Studies in Anatomy; Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory; Foundations of Biomedical Science Seminar; Introduction to Pathobiology; Science Writing Seminar; Directed Studies in Medical Anatomy Case Topics: Lung cancer patient presents to clinic; genetic testing; pathology - inflammation |
Kathleen S. Jagger kjagger@depauw.edu Biology DePauw University, Greencastle, IN Courses: Immunology; Intro Microbiology; Intro to Public Health; Intro Genetics; Cell Biology; Ecology and Infectious Disease Case Topics: |
| Rebecca Kapley rebecca.kapley@tri-c.cc.oh.us Biology Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH Courses: Microbiology; Evolution, Ecology, and the Environment Case Topics: Ethnobotany; scientific method; prions |
Deborah Lucy deblucy@uwo.ca Physical Therapy University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada Courses: Cardiorespiratory physiology / pathopysiology / pathology; Cardiac and pulmonary pathology, evaluation, and management; Advanced studies in cardiorepiratory care; Evidence-based practice Case Topics: Cigarette smoke and pulmonary disease; health effects and adverse health impacts of air pollution; supplemental oxygen therapy; acute respiratory distress syndrome |
Sarah Mallory smallory@lagrange.edu Biology LaGrange College Courses: General Biology I and II; Cell and Molecular Biolgoy I and II; Medical Microbiology; Interim Interdisciplinary Course Case Topics: Pfiesteria contaminations / fish kills / human illness; animal behavior; West Nile Virus disease/ transmission/ control; genetically altered crops |
| Jim McDonald jimmc@purdue.edu Curriculum and Instruction Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Courses: Environmental Geoscience; Elementary Science Methods Case Topics: Geology; science education for elementary science methods course; watersheds; erosion |
John Pilger jpilger@agnesscott.edu Biology Agnes Scott College Courses: Cell Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Genetics and Development, Developmental Biology, Topics in Introductory Biology: Human Reproductive Biology and Technology Case Topics: Ethics and human reproductive technology; developmental biology; should people die while pharmaceutical companies thrive? |
Neil Sabine nsabine@indiana.edu Natural Sciences and Mathematics Indiana University East, Richmond, IN Courses: Introductory Biology; Anatomy; Ecology; Human Biology; Natural History of the Great Smoky Mountains; Tropical Biology of Belize Case Topics: Photosynthesis; cell respiration; succession |
| Chad Scholes scholesc@william.jewell.edu Biology William Jewell College, Liberty, MO Courses: Evolution and Ecology; Biological Diversityand Design; Plant Ecology Case Topics: Exotic/alien species; Monarch butterfly (plant-animal interactions); energy crisis/ sustainable energy |
Linda Sillanpa l.sillanpa@lsc.cc.mn.us Nursing Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN Courses: Advanced Nursing Concepts; Pediatric Nursing; Cardiopulmonary Nursing; Complex Health Interruptions - Medical Nursing Case Topics: Ketoacidosis; fluid and electrolyte imbalances; oxygenation |
Andri Smith andri.smith@quinnipiac.edu Chemistry Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT Courses: General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry; Organic Chemistry Case Topics: Steroids and drug testing in athletics (comparison of anabolic steroids to those used to treat inflammtion and allergies); |
| Teresa Southard teresa.southard@asafa.af.mil Department of Biology United States Air Force Academy, CO Courses: Introductory Biology; Anatomy and Physiology Case Topics: Alzheimer's Disease; biological warfare; Mad Cow Disease |
Diane Tice ticedg@morrisville.edu Biology State University of New York, Morrisville, NY Courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II; Cancer Biology; Immunology Case Topics: Prophylactic tamoxifen in young women; immunosuppression for organ transplantation; endocrine hormones; "performance-enhancing" supplements |
Shashi Unnithan sunnithan@larimer.cccoes.edu Natural, Applied, and Environmental Sciences Front Range Community College, Ft. Collins, CO Courses: Introduction to Chemistry and General Chemistry Case Topics: Nuclear waste cleanup; environment; biochemistry |
| Ana Cristina Villegas anavi@ots.ac.cr Undergraduate Semester Abroad Program/Organization for Tropical Studies Duke University Courses: Fundamentals of Tropical Biology; Fundamentals of Research; Environmental Science and Policy Case Topics: Plant ecophysiology; plant herbivores; forest structure and dynamics |
Bob Wahler rgwahler@acsu.buffalo.edu School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences University at Buffalo Courses: Disease Management I; Geriatrics; Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Case Topics: Geriatrics / gerontology; pain management in the elderly; medication streamlining in the elderly - reduction of polypharma |
Troy Wood twood@acsu.buffalo.edu Chemistry University at Buffalo Courses: Great Discoveries in Science: Microworld; General Chemistry; Analytical Mass Spectrometry Case Topics: Is there life on Mars?; global warming - fact or fiction?; evidence to support continental drift |
| Brenda Young byoung@daemen.edu Natural Sciences Daemen College, Buffalo, NY Courses: Ecology; Biostatistics; Animal Behavior; General Biology; Conservation Biology Case Topics: The Everglades - problems and restoration; turtle excluder devices - shrimp harvest - world economics; dolphin-friendly tuna, impact on trade negotiations |
Charlotte Zales crzales@earthlink.net Education Immaculata College, Immaculata, PA Courses: Orientation to Teaching (Methods of Teaching K-12); Reading in the Content Area; Current Issues in Education; Methods of Research; Introduction to Doctoral Research; Dissertation Research Seminar Case Topics: Evolution; cancer; similarities among living things |
Linda Zarzana ZarzanL@arc.losrios.edu Chemistry American River College, Sacramento, CA Courses: Chemistry Case Topics: Alternative energy sources; blood buffers; acid mine drainage |
