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Our People: Faculty, Staff, and Advisors

The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing Faculty and Staff

Our professors are experts in their fields and actively engaged in professional research, publishing in leading academic journals and presenting at major conferences. With small class sizes, professors provide personalized instruction and meaningful mentorship. Students are often invited to join ongoing research, attend conferences, and participate in academic or mission-focused trips. Faculty also secure competitive research grants, facilitate networking events, and offer individualized career guidance to support students’ future goals.

Office of the Dean of the The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing

Stephen Jodis, PhD, Dean

Erin Black, Administrative Assistant to the Dean

Faculty and Staff

Associate Professor
Biological Science
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Fr. Shawn Anderson, O.S.B.'s Photo
Associate Professor
Physics
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Fr. Michael Antonacci, O.S.B.'s Photo
Professor
Mathematics
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Daniele Arcara's Photo
Director, Center for Excellence & Innovation in Nursing | Instructor
Nursing
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Lisa Atkinson's Photo
Director
Environmental Education, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
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Angela Belli's Photo
Associate Professor | Director of Biotechnology
Biological Science
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Bruce D. Bethke's Photo
Professor
Engineering
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Stacy Birmingham's Photo
Administrative Assistant
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Erin Black's Photo
Assistant Professor - Data Science
Mathematics, Marketing, Analytics, & Global Commerce
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Mary Regina Boland's Photo
Lab Manager
Chemistry
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Beth Bollinger's Photo
Director, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Nursing
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John Borza's Photo
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Engineering
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Derek Breid's Photo
Rev. Owen Roth, O.S.B., Inaugural Director of Nursing
Nursing
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Helen Burns's Photo
Associate Professor
Computing & Information Systems
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Br. David Carlson, O.S.B.'s Photo
Administrative Assistant
Nursing
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Mary Cvejkus's Photo
Assistant Professor
Biological Science
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Michelle Duennes's Photo
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
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Sarah Dumnich's Photo
Education Horticulturist
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
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Jennifer Eppolito's Photo
Professor Emeritus
Chemistry
Caryl Fish's Photo
Professor
Chemistry
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Matthew Fisher's Photo
Associate Professor
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Br. Albert Gahr, O.S.B.'s Photo
Lab Manager
Biological Science
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Molly Grace's Photo
Professor
Chemistry
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Steven Gravelle's Photo
Chemical Hygiene Coordinator
Chemistry
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Romi Green's Photo
Professor | Department Chair
Physics
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David W. Grumbine, Jr.'s Photo
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
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Sarah Hejnosz's Photo
Professor
Mathematics
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Br. Norman Hipps, O.S.B.'s Photo
Human Anatomy Lab Manager
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Krista Jobe's Photo
Dean, The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing
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Stephen Jodis's Photo
Professor
Biological Science
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James S. Kellam's Photo
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Biological Science
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Jennifer Koehl's Photo
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
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Whitney Liske's Photo
Assistant Professor
Computing & Information Systems
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Marcela  Mera Trujillo's Photo
Assistant Professor
Biological Science
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Natalie Nakles's Photo
Assistant Professor
Biological Science
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Andrew  Palko's Photo
Assistant Professor | Director of Engineering Labs
Engineering
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Sergio Paredes Navia's Photo
Associate Professor
Biological Science
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Michael Rhodes's Photo
Assistant Professor
Engineering
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Michael  Robinson's Photo
Environmental Education Coordinator
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
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Allison Sellitto's Photo
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Computing & Information Systems
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Anthony Serapiglia's Photo
Associate Professor
Environmental Education, Biological Science
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Peter Smyntek's Photo
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
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Joseph Swanson's Photo
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Chemistry
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Ian Mitchell Taylor's Photo
Associate Professor
Physics
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Daniel E.  Vanden Berk's Photo
Professor
Chemistry
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Jason Vohs's Photo
Associate Professor | Department Chair
Mathematics
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Jennifer White's Photo
Director, Direct Entry - MSN Program
Nursing
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Kimberly Whiteman's Photo
Assistant Professor
Engineering
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Adam Wood's Photo
  • Faculty Emeriti

    Caryl Fish, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Chemistry

    Paul Follansbee, B.S.E., M.S., Ph.D. - James F. Will, Emeritus Professor of Engineering Science

    Richard A. Gosser, B.A., M.S., D.A. - Emeritus Professor of Mathematics

    Mohamed Anis Maize, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. - Emeritus Professor of Physics

    Harry L. Morrison, B.S., M.S. - Emeritus Professor of Computing and Information Systems

    Cynthia J. Rafeew, A.S., B.S., M.S.I.S., Ph.D. - Emeritus Professor of Computing and Information Systems

    Andrew B. Turner, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. - Emeritus Professor of Chemistry

  • Adjunct Faculty

    John Borza, Nurse Anesthesia Director and Lecturer; DNAP, Robert Morris University; CRNA, LaRoche College; MBA, Tiffin University

    Donald Cole, Lecturer of Mathematics; MS, BS, Saint Vincent College

    Patrick Jaquay, Lecturer of Environmental Science; MS, BS, California University of Pennsylvania

    Sarah-Jane Pillsbury, Lecturer of Chemistry; PhD, The Pennsylvania State University; BS, Geneva College

    Nicole Purnell, Lecturer of Chemistry; BS, Saint Vincent College

    Feng Wang, Lecturer of Chemistry; PhD, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese academy of Sciences; BS, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China