Section 3 – INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
Certification/Endorsement CODE: DI
MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
PERIODIC REVIEW/PROGRAM EVALUATION
INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
Institution: Eastern Michigan University Date: Feb. 15, 2004
Specialty Studies Program: Integrated Science, secondary
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Courses |
Faculty Member |
Highest Degree in this Specialty Area |
Professional Development Experience in Last 3 Years |
Familiarity with K-12 Curriculum Framework and MEAP Assessment |
Special Awards |
P-12 Collaborative Work |
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Michael |
Ph.D. Geology; University of Utah [Structural Geologist; petroleum geology] |
Dr. Bradley has a working knowledge of the K-12 curriculum framework and benchmarks. He has served on the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education committees to develop programs to meet those benchmarks |
Dr. Bradley has presented rock and mineral modules at the Pinckney School District. Specifically at Farley and Navigator Elementary Schools, and at Pinckney High School |
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Christine |
Ph.D. Geology; University of Manitoba [Petrologist, Mineralogy] |
Dr. Clark has presented 4 talks at scientific conferences; 4 talks at a special colloquiumor as an invited lecturer. She has served as session chair at two scientific conferences. She has published a paper on crystal chemistry, and has submitted one potential new mineral for approval by the International Mineralogical Association's Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. She has recently submitted a paper for publication on the subject of mineral education. |
Dr. Clark has a working knowledge of the K-12 curriculum framework and the MEAP test. |
Dr. Clark is currently developing instructional modules for secondary education utilizing the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Data base and ancillary visualization software. |
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Michael |
Ph.D.; Western Michigan University Science Education [Hydrogeologist] |
Dr. Kasenow has published a text book on hydrogeology, and a monograph and computer program on the subject of grain-size analysis. He has presented his work at one scientific conference, and has published 4 paper in professional journals on aquifer analysis. |
Dr. Kasenow has in-depth knowledge in regard to the K-12 curriculum framework (as he is the coordinator of this report). He has a working knowledge of the MEAP test. |
Dr. Kasenow is a certified professional geologist (American Institute of Professional Geologist); and a Certified Ground Water Professional (National Ground Water Association). |
Dr. Kasenow has developed a environmental course for elementary teachers; and is the curriculum adviser for secondary education students. |
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Steve |
Ph.D. Geology; University of Rochester [Paleontologist; Paleobiology Historical Geologist |
Dr. LoDuca has published two scientific papers in professional journals and has presented at five professional meetings. He serves as the technical director for the Journal of Paleontology, and chaired a session at a professional meeting. |
Has knowledge of the K-12 curriculum and the MEAP test to the extent that he put this knowledge to work in revising the Earth Science Secondary Teaching program at EMU, of which this document reports. |
Dr. LoDuca has presented two activities on using the scientific method in paleontology at Lincoln Elementary School. |
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Doreen |
M.S. Physical Geography; Eastern Michigan University [Earth Science Education] |
Ms. Mobley is pursing an additional MS in Historic Preservation; and has enhanced her computer skills at workshops presented by EMU |
Ms. Mobley's knowledge is extensive in regard to this category. She has taught three different methods courses within this Department that emphasized the curriculum framework and the MEAP test. |
Ms. Mobley has published a lab manual in regard to elementary education labs. She has been invited, through education grants, to present instructional workshops at local school systems. |
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Carl |
Ph.D.; University of Georgia Physical Geography [Weather and Climate; severe weather and climate change] |
Dr. Ojala has presented his research seven times at professional meetings. He has also developed an on-line weather course at EMU. |
Dr. Ojala’s knowledge is minimal in this category. |
Dr. Ojala was awarded "The Outstanding Teacher Award" from the Association of American Geographers; the EMU Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award; and the "National Weather Service Special Service Award |
Advises secondary education earth science students. |
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Serena |
Ph.D.;
University of Padova, Earth Science [Oceanographer] |
Dr. Poli has authored or co-authored five scientific papers on past changes in ocean circulation and climatic change. She is also an EMU Academic Service Learning Fellow. |
Dr. Poli’s knowledge is minimal in this category. |
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Sandra |
Ph.D.; Geology, University of Western Ontario Teacher Licensure, Endorsed in geology, chemistry, and general science |
Dr. Rutherford was awarded the Biological Sciences Initiative in 2002, and is currently developing hands on laboratory assignments, which include both PCs and Macintosh computer work, for the earth science methods course. |
Dr. Rutherford is a new faculty member hired specifically for Earth Science Education. She is currently learning about the State of Michigan’s Standards. |
Awarded the Biological Science Initiative, 2002 |
Dr. Rutherford has been teaching secondary earth science courses since 1996. |
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Bush, David |
M.S. (physics) |
K-12 |
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Vance, Norbert |
M.S. (physics) |
9-12 |
Hosting numerous visits to the EMU Observatory, workshops for in-service teachers |
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Wylo, Bonnie |
Ed.D. (science education) |
Numerous physics/science teachers conferences |
Science MCF and MEAP |
Recog. of Academic Advising Excellence '99-'00 |
Elem. Science prog. comm. w/ Ypsi science coord. Numerous teacher inservice workshops |
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Behringer, Ernie |
Ph.D. (physics--surface science) |
Regular attendance at AAPT meetings |
K-12 and MEAP |
Workshops for in-service teachers |
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Jacobs, Diane |
Ph.D. (condensed matter physics) |
K-12 and MEAP |
Classroom visits, workshops for in-service teachers |
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Reid, David |
Ph.D. (physics--atomic) |
9-12 |
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Sheerin, James |
Ph.D. (physics-plasmas) |
9-12 |
Michigan Space Grant Consortium university coordinator |
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Jamin Eisenbach |
Ph.D., Entomology, 1985 |
Presentation
at the 2001 Ecological Society of |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Recent Teaching Awards 2001 EMU Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award 2002 Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Teaching II Award |
Provided materials and guidance to pre-service students for the preparation of lesson plans on insects and insect development taught in local schools. |
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Steve |
Ph.D. Aquatic Biology, 2001. |
Presentation
at the 2001 Ecological Society of |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Recent Grant Award “Investigation of interactions between autotrophs and heterotrophs in periphyton attached to emergent plant detritus and their effect on wetland plant decay” (with K. Kuehn and R. Neely), National Science Foundation, $274,959, 2003-2005. Recent Publications Francoeur, S. N. and K. A. Kuehn. 2003. Substratum-associated microbiota. Water Environment Research Literature Review, 75(5) 42 pp., in press</italic. Francoeur, S. N., and R. G. Wetzel. 2003. Regulation of periphytic leucine-aminopeptidase activity. Aquatic MicrobialEcology, 31(3): 249-258. Francoeur, S. N., E. M. Espeland, and R. G. Wetzel. 2003. Short-termeffects of nitrogen and extracellular protease amendment on algalproductivity in nitrogen-deprived periphyton. Journal of Freshwater Ecology, 18(1): 105-113. |
Student poster judge, North American Benthological Society meeting, 2003. Judge, National Ocean Sciences Bowl, 2003. Coordinated an AP Biology class tour of EMU Biology Department for Marian High School, 2003. |
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Robert Winning |
Ph.D., Molecular Biology, 1990 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Recent Publications Winning, R. S., Ward, E. K., Scales, J. B., and Walker, G. K., 2002. EphA4 catalytic activity causes inhibition of RhoA GTPase in Xenopus laevis embryos. Differentiation 70: 46-55. Winning, R. S., Wyman, T. L., and Walker, G. K., 2001. EphA4 activity causes cell shape change and a loss of cell polarity in Xenopus laevis embryos. Differentiation 68: 126-132. Winning, R.S., Scales, J.B., and Sargent, T.D., 1996. Disruption of cell adhesion in Xenopus embryos by Pagliaccio, an Eph- class receptor tyrosine kinase. Developmental Biology 179: 309-319. Scales, J.B., Winning, R.S., Renaud, C.S., Shea, L.J., and Sargent, T.D., 1995. Novel members of the Eph receptor tyrosine kinase subfamily expressed during Xenopus development. Oncogene 11: 1745-1752. Winning, R.S. and Sargent, T.D., 1994. Pagliaccio, a member of the Eph family of receptor tyrosine kinase genes, has localized expression in a subset of neural crest and neural tissues in Xenopus laevis embryos. Mechanisms of Development 46: 219-229. |
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Gary Hannan, |
Ph.D., Botany, 1979 |
Botanical
Society of |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
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Uli Reinhardt |
Ph.D., Zoology 1998 |
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Paper presentation Fish Biology Congress 2) Paper presentation at Canadian Conference of Fisheries Research, Jan. 2001. 2) Paper presentation at Canadian Conference of Fisheries Research, Jan. 2002. 3) Participation in International Cultural Competence Institute (workshop) June 2002. 4) World College Fellow, Winter 2003. 5) Participated in Strategies for Science Success Teaching Workshop, winter 2003 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Funded Grant Proposal: Integrated barriers for the control of exotic fish species. EPA Great Lakes Program Office. $56K 2003-2005 Recent Publication: Dominance and predator avoidance in domesticated and wild masu salmon. Fish. Sci. 69: 88-94.2003. |
1) Family Day at EMU- Saturday Morning in the Lab, 2003 |
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Peggy Liggit |
Ph.D. Cell and Molecular Biology, 1994. Secondary (7-12) Certification in Biology and Chemistry in the states of Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin. |
1) Attended Great Lakes Fisheries and Ecosystems Education Conference, May, 2003. 2) Paper presentation at the National Association of Biology Teachers National Conference, Oct. 2002. 3) Workshop presentation at the National Science Teachers Association National Conference, March 2002. 3) Academic Service Learning Fellow, Fall 2001 |
Member of 2 MDE referent groups for proposal development of program standards. Author of NCATE (NSTA Science Folio, 2002) and MDE State reports, 2003.Syllabus aligns with MCF, seeks out updated information about MCF and MEAP - distributes to faculty, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Recent Publication: Get WET: Bringing Water and Wetland Education to After-School Programs, American Biology Teacher, in press 2003. Funded Grant Proposal: The Water Educational Training (WET) Science Project, $90,000. Eisenhower Higher Educational Development, 1999-2001. |
1) Member of Chelsea School District Curriculum Committee, 1999 to present. 2) Science Fair Judge – Estabrook Elementary School 1999-2003. 3) College Volunteer for the Rouge Education Project, Canton High School, 2003. 4) Washtenaw Science Olympiad Events Sponsor for Water Quality 2000-2003. 4) Family Day at EMU- Saturday Morning in the Lab, 1999- 2003. 5) Established Academic Service-Learning partnerships with Ypsilanti Public Schools and EMU’s BIOL 303 and 403 methods courses (science fair judging, Washtenaw Science Olympiad event sponsors, teaching science lessons to children in Estabrook Elementary, West Middle School, and Ypsilanti High School) 6) Odyssey of the Mind 5th Grade sponsor at Pierce Lake Elementary School, Chelsea, MI.– 2002-2003. Previous Page |
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Cathy Bach |
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, 1979 |
Seminar presentations University of canterbury, nz 2003 university of michigan biological station 2002 bowling green state university 2000 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
University Awards 1)Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Scholarly/Creative Activity, 2003 2)Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowship - 2002-2003 3)Outstanding Advisor Award - EMU - 2000 4) Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowship - EMU - 1994-1995 Recent Publications Bach, C. E. 2001. Long-term effects of insect herbivory on responses by Salix cordata to sand accretion. Ecology 82: 397-409. Bach, C. E. 2001. Long-term effects of insect herbivory and sand accretion on plant succession on sand dunes. Ecology 82: 1401-1416. Bach, C. E. and D. Kelly. 2004. Effects of forest edges, fruit colour,
and fruit display size on bird seed dispersal
in a mistletoe, Alepis flavida. Press. |
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CHEM 121 |
Ruth Ann Armitage |
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, 1998 |
1) seven recent presentations 2) National ACS meeting, 2003 3) Michigan College Teachers Association meeting, 2002 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
1) Young Alumni award, Thiel College, 2002 2) EMU spring-summer award for research and creative activity, 2002 |
1) Saturday morning at the lab, outreach 2) faculty participant, high school “in reach” program, 2002 and 2003 |
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Michael |
Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1970 |
Attended ACS regional meeting, Ypsilanti, 2002 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
Recent sabbatical leave |
Saturday morning at the lab, outreach |
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Timothy Brewer |
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, 1997 |
Attended ACS regional meeting, Ypsilanti, 2002 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
One paper recently published |
1) Saturday morning at the lab, outreach 2) Explore Eastern, high school information day |
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Heather Holmes |
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, 1998 |
Ten recent presentations |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
1) one recent publication published 2) one recent publication accepted 3) one recent publication submitted 4) NSF grant in progress |
Saturday morning at the lab, outreach |
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Vance Kennedy |
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, 1993 |
Attended ACS regional meeting, Ypsilanti, 2002 |
Syllabus aligns with MCF, receives updated information about MCF and MEAP at faculty meetings, and keeps on file current MCF benchmarks and MEAP released information. |
1) EMU holman learning center teaching award 2003. 2) one paper recently published |
1) Saturday morning at the lab, outreach. 2) Chemistry advising for students enrolled in high school and attending EMU or planning on attending EMU for chemistry |
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Larry Kolopajlo |
Ph.D. Chemistry, 1982 And Secondary Teaching Certification < |