Faculty

Education

• Ph D - Inorganic Chemistry, Auburn University (2002)
• BS - Chemistry, University of Montevallo (1996)

Research Interests

• Porphyrin and Metalloporphyrin Synthesis
• Chemical Kinetics

Teaching Interests

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry

Education

• Ph D - Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)
• BS - Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005)

Contributions

• Beck, J., Muniz, M., Crickmore, C. & Sizemore, L., (2020).Physical chemistry students' navigation and use of models to predict and explain molecular vibration and rotation21(2, pp. 2).Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
• Muniz, M., Crickmore, C., Kirsch, J. & Beck, J., (2018).Upper-division chemistry students’ navigation and use of quantum chemical models2018(19, pp. 19).Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
• Beck, J., Gaigeot, M. & James, L., (2013).Anharmonic vibrations of N-H in Cl-(N-methylacetamide)1(H2O)0-2Ar2 cluster ions. Combined IRPD experiments and BOMD simulations15(39, pp. 39).Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
• Beck, J., Cimas, A., Lisy, J. & Gaigeot, M., (2013).O-H anharmonic vibrational motions in Cl-...(CH3OH)1-2 ionic clusters. Combined IRPD experiments and AIMD simulations119Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy.
• Beck, J. & Lisy, J.(2011).Infrared spectroscopy of hydrated alkali metal cations: Evidence of multiple photon absorption135The Journal of Chemical Physics.

Presentations

• Beck, J.(2019).Upper-division chemistry students' navigation and use of quantum chemical models. Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Research Seminar. CUW.

Research Interests

• Chemical Eduation
• Computational Chemistry

Teaching Interests

• Physical Chemistry
• General Chemistry

Education

• Ph D - Chemistry, Northwestern University (1994)
• BS - Chemistry, Carroll College (1990)

Contributions

• Lewandowski, N., Bichler, K., Fisher, L., Sullivan, B., Korman, M., Paz, E., Imhoff, A. & , ., (2020).Process Development of the Weiss−Cook Reaction for the Preparation of cis-1,5-Dimethylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane-3,7-dione in the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory97(10, pp. 10). On-Line: Journal of Chemical Education.https://pubs.acs....
• McGraw, J., Bichler, K. & Cherney, M., The Relative Role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in Eplerenone MetabolismMequon.

Presentations

• Switzer, J., Hoefs, M., Bichler, K. & McGraw, J., (2020).Palmitoyl Asparagine Synthesis and Analysis. Poster. Spring 2020 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Philadelphia, PA (cancelled due to COVID).

Research Interests

• Laboratory Pedogogy
• CYP 450 Metabolism

Teaching Interests

• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry

Education

• BME - Music Education, Choral Music, University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh (1990)
• MM - Church Music, Organ, Concordia University Wisconsin (1999)
• DMA - Music Education, Boston University (2024)

Education

• MFA - Fine Art, City University of New York (1983)

Research Interests

• Immigration
• Migrant Workers

Teaching Interests

• Photography
• Art Appreciation

Education

• Ph D - American History, New York University (1994)
• MA - History, New York University (1984)
• BA - Elementary/Secondary Education, Concordia Teachers' College (1978)

Research Interests

• History of Lutheran Higher Education
• Colonial America/Atlantic World

Teaching Interests

• Early/Colonial America
• Revolutionary America

Contributions

• Colucci, L.(2022).Future of Space 2045. U.S. Space Force.U.S. Space Force.
• Colucci, L.(2022).Grand Strategy in Space. Capturing the High Ground: Establishing American Superiority in Space,.American Foreign Policy Council.
• Colucci, L.(2022).Space, Grand Strategy, and United States National SecurityPraeger Security International.
• Colucci, L.(2021). Grand Strategy, Great Powers and the quest for Space Power. Space Force Journal.Space Force Journal.
• Colucci, L.(2021).The International Relations of the BiblePosthill.

Research Interests

• Grand Strategy and National Security Policy
• Space Strategy

Teaching Interests

• National Security
• Foreign Policy

Education

• BM - Vocal performance; German language and literature, Washington University (1990)
• MME - Music Education, University of Colorado (1993)
• DMA - Choral Conducting and Literature, University of Colorado (2009)

Contributions

• Doebele, A.(2019).Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 2(3, pp. 3). Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.
• Doebele, A.(2019).Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 1 Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.
• Doebele, A.(2019).Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 1(2, pp. 2). Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.
• Doebele, A.(2019).Choral Review: Haydn Stabat Mater59(8, pp. 8). Oklahoma City, OK: Choral Journal.
• Doebele, A.(2016).Nimm mich mir by J. S. Bach(15-94410).(pp. 15-94410). Indianapolis, IN: Colla Voce Music.

Presentations

• Doebele, A.(2021).Better Communication through Conducting. Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran Church Musicians Webinar.
• Doebele, A.(2020).Musicians in the Face of Adversity: How Musicians Have Adapted and Can Continue to Adapt. Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran College Faculties 84th Annual Meeting. Virtual.
• Doebele, A.(2019).Where We're Going, We Don't Need Barlines!: Microrhythms in Renaissance Choral Music. Lecture. Wisconsin Choral Directors Association conference. Appleton, WI.
• Doebele, A.(2018).Better Communication through Conducting. Oral Presentation. Hearts Hands Voices Workshop. Waukesha, WI.
• Doebele, A.(2018).Vocal Techniques for Church Choirs. Oral Presentation. Hearts Hands Voices Workshop. Waukesha, WI.

Research Interests

• Choral music of the German Baroque
• Choral music of the English Renaissance

Teaching Interests

• Conducting choral ensembles
• Teaching conducting

Education

• Ph D - Anatomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990)
• BA - Biology, Oberlin College (1982)

Contributions

• Royeen, C., Brasic, J., Dvorak, L., Provosiac, C., Seyed, O. & Sethi, C., (2016).Neuroscience Literacy: "Brain Tells" as Signals of Brain Dysfunction Affecting Daily Life45(3, pp. 3).Journal of Allied Health.
• Petersen, C., Steffen, T., Paly, E., Dvorak, L. & Nelson, R., (2016).Reliability and Mininal Detectable Change for Sit-to-Stand tests and the Functional Gait Assessment for Individuals with Parkinson Disease00 Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.
• Dvorak, L., Steffen, T., Boeve, B., Petersen, C. & Kentarci, K., (2014).Long-term exercise training for an individual with mixed corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy features: 10 year case report follow-up94(2, pp. 2).Physical Therapy.
• Dvorak, L. & Mansfield, P.(2013).Essentials of Neuroanatomy for Rehabilitation Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Presentations

• Dvorak, L. & Evans, E.(2021).Developing the Faculty for Future Teaching Effectiveness: Here? There? Everywhere?. Oral Presentation. Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference. Virtual.
• Dvorak, L.(2017).Neurological Aspects of Parkinson Disease. Lecture. School of Health Professions Annual Conference. Mequon WI.

Research Interests

• Effective teaching
• Neuroscience related to movement disorders

Teaching Interests

• Human Anatomy
• Neuroanatomy

Education

• EDD - Adult Learning/Education, Northern Illinois University (2006)
• MS - Exercise Physiology/Fitness Leadership, Northern Illinois University (1998)
• BS - Physical Education/Athletic Training, San Jose State University (California State University System) (1994)

Research Interests

• Performance Improvement Strategies
• Teaching and Learning

Teaching Interests

• Exercise Physiology
• Nutrition

Education

• Ph D - English Literature , University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2004)

Presentations

• Voss, K., Menuge, A. & Ehlke, R., (2020)."Religion and Medicine: A Comparison of Views," which is part of the panel theme “Cross and Crescent: Cultures in Collision.”. Oral Presentation. 2020 EPS Annual Meeting. Virtual Panel Discussion.

Research Interests

• Philosophy-Theology
• History

Teaching Interests

• Philosophy
• Theology

Education

• Ph D - Mathematics, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1992)
• MA - Mathematics, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1990)
• BA - Mathematics, University of Missouri - Columbia (1986)
• BS - Computer Science, University of Missouri - Columbia (1986)

Research Interests

• Real Analysis
• Topology of Infinite Dimensional Metric Linear Spaces

Teaching Interests

• Real Analysis
• Logic and Methods of Proof

Education

• Ph D - Ninetheenth-Century British Literature, Marquette University (2010)
• MA - British Literature after 1660, Marquette University (2007)
• BA - English, Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001)

Contributions

• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2019)."Content to Suffer Alone: Generating Sympathy in Frankenstein and Penny Dreadful". Literature/Film Quarterly .Salisbury, MD.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2016)."Monstrous Crimes and Offender Accountability: Shelley’s Representation of Criminal Justice from Frankenstein to Faulkner". Critical Insights: Mary Shelley.Salem Press.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2015)."Remembering Beatrice Remembering: Sexual Crime and Silence in Shelley's The Cenci". Essays in Romanticism .Liverpool, UK.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2014)."Zadie Smith: On Beauty, Youth, and Aging". Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature.Tulsa, OK.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2012)."Testimony, Trauma, and a Space for Victims: Mary Wollstonecraft’s Maria: Or the Wrongs of Woman". Nineteenth-Century Gender Studies.

Presentations

• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2019)."Supernatural Doubles: Ghosts and the Gothic in Jesmyn Ward’s Sing, Unburied Sing". Oral Presentation. Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA) Conference. Chicago, IL.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2017)."Activating Sympathy: Reimagining Mary Shelley’s Creature in John Logan’s Penny Dreadful". Oral Presentation. Midwest Modern Language Association (MMLA) Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2016)."Integrating Vocation in ‘Intro to Writing'". Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran College Faculties (ALCF) Conference. Mequon, WI.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2016)."Teaching Jane Austen's Persuasion: Creating Meaning through Popular Music". Oral Presentation. College English Association (CEA) Annual Conference. Denver, CO.
• Fenno Ladwig, C.(2013)."Cover Art and Frankenstein". Paper. Midwestern Modern Language Association (MMLA) Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

Research Interests

• Romantic and Victorian Literature
• Literary Adaptations and Retellings

Teaching Interests

• 19th and 20th century British and American Literature
• Rhetoric and Composition

Education

• Ph D - Speech-Communication, University of Minnesota (1998)
• M Div - Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (1987)
• MA - Interpersonal and Public Communication, Bowling Green State University (1984)
• BA - Communication, Concordia College, Ann Arbor (1982)

Research Interests

• Service learning
• Servant leadership

Teaching Interests

• Interpersonal Communication
• Perspectives on Christian Service

Education

• Ph D - Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin (2010)
• BS - Biology, Saint Norbert College (2004)

Contributions

• Heimbruch, K., Fisher, J., Stelloh, C., Phillips, E., Reimer, M., Wargolet, A., Meyer, A., Pulakanti, K., Viny, A., Loppnow, J., Levine, R., , ., Pulikkan, J., Zhu, N. & Rao, S., (2021).DOT1L inhibitors block abnormal self-renewal induced by cohesin loss11(1)(7288, pp. 7288).Scientific Reports.https://pubmed.nc...
• Meyer, A., Rao, S. & Fisher, J., (2017).Cohesin mutations: contributors to myeloid malignancies8(46, pp. 46).Oncotarget.
• Fisher, J., Pulakanti, K., Rao, S. & Duncan, S., (2017).GATA6 is essential for endoderm formation from human pluripotent stem cells.6(7, pp. 7).Biology Open.
• Fisher, J., McNulty, M., Burke, M., Crispino, J. & Rao, S., (2017).Cohesin Mutations in Myeloid Malignancies.3(4, pp. 4).Trends in Cancer.
• Fisher, J., Peterson, J., Reimer, M., Stelloh, C., Pulakanti, K., Gerbec, Z., Abel, A., Strouse, J., Strouse, C., McNulty, M., Malarkannan, S., Milanovich, S. & Rao, S., (2017).The cohesin subunit Rad21 is a negative regulator of hematopoietic self-renewal through epigenetic repression of Hoxa7 and Hoxa931(3, pp. 3).Leukemia.

Research Interests

• Mechanisms that cause acute myeloid leukemia
• Biology of DNA mutations

Teaching Interests

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Molecular Genetics

Education

• MCM - Choral, Concordia University Chicago (1979)
• DMus - Organ Performance, Northwestern University (2008)
• BA - Director of Parish Music/Education, Concordia University Chicago (1978)

Research Interests

• LCMS music history
• J. S. Bach organ music

Teaching Interests

• Church Music
• Organ

Education

• Ph D - Old Testament, Wycliffe College (Toronto School of Theology) (2014)
• M Div - Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (2010)
• BA - Pre-Seminary Studies, Concordia University Wisconsin (2006)

Contributions

• German, B.(2020)."Luther on the Fulfillment of the Law"84(1-2, pp. 1-2).Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• German, B.(2019).“Malachi (Book and Person), Christianity". Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception.17 Berlin: de Gruyter.
• German, B.(2018)."Sola Scriptura in Luther's Translations"82(3-4, pp. 3-4).Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• German, B.(2018).Chapel Sermon - Jer. 15:15-215(1, pp. 1). Mequon, WI: Concordia Theological Journal.
• German, B.(2017)."Encountering Christ in the Psalms". Bible Study Magazine.Sept./Oct. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.

Presentations

• German, B.(2017)."Dancing with the Old Testament in the Lectionary". Keynote/Plenary Address. South Wisconsin District Pastors' Conference. Wisconsin Dells.
• German, B.(2017)."Luther's 'Christ in Every Word': What Does This Mean?". Keynote/Plenary Address. South Wisconsin District Pastors' Conference. Wisconsin Dells.
• German, B.(2016)."Fine-Tuning 'Christ in Every Word': Reflections on Psalm 8". Keynote/Plenary Address. Tri-Circuit Meeting of LCMS pastors. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, WI.
• German, B.(2016)."Law and Gospel with Implications for Parish Nurses". Lecture. (Video Lecture).

Research Interests

• Christ in the Old Testament
• Lutheran Hermeneutics

Teaching Interests

• Biblical Books
• Biblical Hebrew

Education

• MA - Kinesiology, California State University-Chico (2007)
• BS - Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)

Education

• Ph D - Developmental Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (2021)
• MA - Developmental Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (2018)
• BS - Psychology & Spanish, Valparaiso University (2015)

Contributions

• Griskell, H. & Gámez, P. Classroom discussion and early-adolescent dual language learners’ motivation and reading comprehension
• Griskell, H., Gámez, P. & Lesaux, N., (2020). Assessing middle school Dual Language Learners’ and English-only students’ motivation to participate in discussion Learning and Individual Differences.
• Griskell, H., Gámez, P. & Lesaux, N., (2020). Bi-literacy and motivation as predictors of bilingual students’ talk during classroom discussion International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.
• Gámez, P., Griskell, H., Sobrevilla, Y. & Vazquez, M., (2019). Dual Language and English-only learners’ expressive and receptive language skills and exposure to peers’ language Child Development.

Presentations

• Griskell, H., Gámez, P. & Diaz de Leon, R., (2022). Dual language learners’ motivation profiles and their engagement in classroom discussion. Oral Presentation. Society for Research in Child Development 2021 Meeting.
• Gámez, P., Galindo, M., Perry, J., Griskell, H. & Martinez, C., (2022). Variation in caregiver responsivity and its relation to Latino DLLs’ language skills. Poster. Society for Research in Child Development 2021 Meeting.
• Gámez, P., Lesaux, N. & Griskell, H., (2021). The role of language input and production in academic language and literacy development of dual language learners. Paper. American Educational Research Association 2020 Annual Meeting.
• Griskell, H., Tran, H., Gámez, P., Dominguez, H., Diaz de Leon, R., Minkevitch, J., Cervantes-Jimenez, N., Calderon, N. & (2020). Classroom-based discussion in middle school and bilingual students’ literacy development. Poster. Society for Research in Child Development 2019 Meeting. Baltimore, MD.
• Griskell, H. & Gámez, P.(2019). English Language Learners’ participation in classroom discussion as a function of motivation and bi-literacy. Oral Presentation. 2018 UIC Bilingualism Forum.

Research Interests

• Language development
• Bilingualism

Teaching Interests

• Child Development
• Lifespan Development

Education

• Ph D - English Studies, Illinois State University (2017)
• MA - English , Bradley University (2003)
• BA - English , Taylor University (1991)

Presentations

• Guedet, S.(2021).Another Way to Think about Plagiarism (Recorded Session). Lecture. Beg, Borrow, or Steal: Why Plagiarism Matters to Students and Faculty. virtual/Zoom.
• Guedet, S.(2021).Give Feedback Efficiently and Effectively. Lecture. March Center Faculty Development Session. virtual/Zoom.
• Guedet, S.(2021).Timely Feedback for Writing Assignments. Lecture. Achieving Success in Timely Student Feedback. virtual/Zoom.
• Guedet, S.(2020).Critical Thinking in Introduction to Composition. Lecture. Humanities Roundtable: Approaches to Critical Thinking/Problem Solving. virtual/Zoom.

Research Interests

• Autobiography/Life writing
• Cultural Rhetorics

Teaching Interests

• Composition
• Rhetoric

Education

• Ph D - Spanish, Western Michigan University (2014)
• MA - Spanish, Western Michigan University (2008)
• MS - Adult, Continuing and Higher Education Administration/Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2021)
• BA - Spanish Studies B.A., German Studies B.A., University of Minnesota-Duluth (2005)

Presentations

• Gunderson, B.(2021).Leyendo La transmigración de los cuerpos durante una pandemia: Yuri Herrera, México y su respuesta ante el coronavirus. Oral Presentation. Kentucky Foreign Language Conference. Lexington, KY.
• Gunderson, B.(2020).Finding Jesus at the Border: A Lutheran Theological Approach to Guiding Students to an Understanding Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Latinx Fiction in the George Floyd Era. Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran College Faculties. Austin, TX.
• Gunderson, B.(2020).Latinx Representation as Required Reading, White Fragility and Make Your Home Among Strangers, by Jennine Capó Crucet.. Oral Presentation. Michigan Academy of Arts and Sciences Fall 2020. Southfield, MI.
• Gunderson, B.(2018).“La diáspora latinoamericana, los flujos migratorios y crímenes del estado contra sus ciudadanos: la vista desde el extranjero a sistemas de represión en Tu nombre en silencio de José María Pérez Gay”. Oral Presentation. 71st Annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference. Lexington, KY.
• Gunderson, B.(2017)."Amor en los tiempos globales: Un barrio del D.F. local y sus implicaciones en la literatura mexicana detectivesca del siglo XXI en 'La esquina de los Ojos Rojos', de Rafael Ramírez Heredia". Oral Presentation. 70th Annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference. Lexington, KY.

Research Interests

• Ethnic Studies in Literature of 20th and 21st Century Latin America
• 21st Century Globalization in Mexican Literature

Teaching Interests

• Modern Latin American and Spanish Literature
• Cervantes, Medieval Spanish and Colonial Literature

Education

• Ph D - English--Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama, University of Kansas (2010)
• MA - English--British/American Literature and Literary Theory, University of Kansas (2005)
• BA - English, University of Kansas (2002)

Contributions

• Harries, B. & Mobley, S.(2021).Shared Inquiry and (A)Synchronicity: Online Learning in a Freshman Humanities Class51(S01).(pp. S01).Sixteenth Century Studies.
• Harries, B.Speaking for the Dead: Deciphering Corpses in Early Modern Drama. The Shakespearean Death Arts. London: Palgrave.
• Harries, B. & Moore, G.(2021).Undergraduate Archival Research in Early Modern Studies: Digital Possibilities for Small Colleges and Universities 7 Arlington, TX: Early Modern Studies Journal.
• Harries, B.(2019).The Fall of Mediterranean Rome in Titus Andronicus State College, PA: Mediterranean Studies.http://www.psupre...
• Harries, B.(2018).Christian Free Will and Reader Free Will in Ryan North's To Be or Not to Be. Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching.25(2, pp. 2). Wichita, Kansas: Wichita State University.

Presentations

• Harries, B.(2021)."The scene is now transported”: Positioning and Moving the Audience in Two Outdoor Shakespeare Productions at Concordia University Wisconsin. Paper. Shakespeare Association of America. Austin, TX (virtual) .
• Harries, B.(2019)."'The Spirit I've Seen May be the Devil': Luther and the Power of Angels and Demons in Hamlet. Paper. Shakespeare Association of America Annual Meeting. Washington, DC.
• Mobley, S. & Harries, B.(2019).The Virtues of Virtue: A Great Conversation in Western Education. Keynote/Plenary Address. Classical Education Conference. Mequon, WI.
• Harries, B., Moore, G., Kleinschmidt, M. & Warner, M., (2018).Unsettled Strangers: Early Modern Construction of Self and Gender in Foreign Spaces. Paper. Attending to Early Modern Women. Milwaukee, WI.
• Harries, B.(2018).Incorporating Early Textual Editing into an Undergraduate Research Project . Paper. Shakespeare Association of America. Los Angeles, CA.

Research Interests

• Elizabethan Drama, English 16th-century culture
• The Reformation

Teaching Interests

• Shakespeare, Medieval and Renaissance Literature
• Grammar and Language History

Education

• Ph D - Journalism Education, Marquette University (2010)
• MS - Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2003)
• BA - Mass Communication and Political Science, Augsburg College (1997)
• CUS (2011)

Presentations

• Holtan, S.(2020).Encouraging Classroom Discussion in any Discipline. Oral Presentation. Lilly Conference on Teaching for Active and Learning. San Diego, CA.

Research Interests

• Connecting education to professional practice
• Innovative leadership training models

Teaching Interests

• Practical applications of communication to vocations
• Incorporating service learning into classroom experiences

Education

• Ph D - Modern World History, St. John's University (1997)
• MA - History, Marquette University (1989)
• BA - History / Political Science, Marquette University (1983)

Contributions

• Horgan, J.(2021).King's EvilWorld History Encyclopedia.https://www.world...
• Horgan, J.(2020).St. Anthony's Fire. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Surrey GU7 1HE: Ancient History Encyclopedia.https://www.ancie...
• Horgan, J.(2019).Antonine Plague. Ancient History Encyclopedia.
• Horgan, J.(2019).The Last Supper [TED-Ed lesson]. Ancient History Encyclopedia.Ancient History Encyclopedia.
• Horgan, J.(2019).Why Were the Crusades Fought? [TED-Ed lesson]. Ancient History Encyclopedia.Ancient History Encyclopedia.

Research Interests

• History of epidemics
• History of food

Teaching Interests

• History of Epidemics & Diseases
• History of Food

Education

• Ph D - Computational Mathematical And Statistical Sciences, Marquette University (2019)
• MS - Computaional Sciences, Marquette University (2015)
• BS - Mathematics, Alverno College (2011)

Research Interests

• Graph Theory and Application
• Application of Linear Algebra

Teaching Interests

• Calculus
• Linear Algebra

Education

• MBA - Marketing, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater (1983)

Research Interests

• Annual Study on Conflict/college students
• Analyze current thinking regarding communication and relationships with God's Word

Teaching Interests

• Interpersonal Communication
• Public Speaking

Education

• Ph D - Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University (1990)
• M Div - Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (1984)
• BA - Classics, University of South Dakota (1980)

Research Interests

• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Image of God

Teaching Interests

• Old Testament
• Messianic Prophecies

Education

• Ph D - Art Education, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2006)
• MFA - Film & Video, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1994)
• Audio Visual Advanced Learning, IATSE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING TRUST (2019)
• Computer Graphics and Animation, Milwaukee Public Television (1993)
• Drawing, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (1992)
• Technology, Linkedin Learning (2019)
• Technology, Linkedin Learning (2019)

Contributions

• Kenney, T.(2002).Instructor's Manual with Tests History of Art . History of Art Marilyn Stokstad Pearson Education.1(3rd).(pp. 3rd). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education/ Prentice Hall.

Presentations

• Kenney, T.(2019).Oh My Gouache. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Art Education Association 2019 Conference. Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Research Interests

• Teaching all subject matter through Art, Makers Spaces, Urban Agriculture, Mycology,

Teaching Interests

• Communciation Design
• Illustration, Animation, Figure Drawing, Observational Drawing

Education

• Ph D - Biochemistry, Medical College of Wisconsin (2014)
• BS - Biology, Wisconsin Lutheran College (2006)

Contributions

• Mitzelfelt, K., McDermott-Roe, C., Grzybowski, M., Marquez, M., Kuo, C., Riedel, M., Lai, S., Choi, M., Kolander, K., Helbling, D., Dimmock, D., Battle, M., Jou, C., Tristani-Firouzi, M., Verbsky, J., Benjamin, I. & Geurts, A., (2017).Efficient Precision Genome Editing in iPSCs via Genetic Co-targeting with Selection.8(3, pp. 3).Stem cell reports.
• Mitzelfelt, K., Limphong, P., Choi, M., Kondrat, F., Lai, S., Kolander, K., Kwok, W., Dai, Q., Grzybowski, M., Zhang, H., Taylor, G., Lui, Q., Thao, M., Hudson, J., Barresi, R., Bushby, K., Jungbluth, H., Wraige, E., Geurts, A., Benesch, J., Riedel, M., Christians, E., Minella, A. & Benjamin, I., (2016).The Human 343delT HSPB5 Chaperone Associated with Early-onset Skeletal Myopathy Causes Defects in Protein Solubility.291(29, pp. 29).The Journal of biological chemistry.
• Kolander, K., Holtz, M., Cossette, S., Duncan, S. & Misra, R., (2014).Epicardial GATA factors regulate early coronary vascular plexus formation386(1, pp. 1).Developmental Biology.http://dx.doi.org...

Presentations

• Kolander, K.(2018).Investigating the Oxidative/Reductive Stress Spectrum with iPS-Cardiomyocytes.. Oral Presentation. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
• Kolander, K., Holtz, M., Cossette, S., Stephen, D. & Ravi, M., (2014).Epicardial GATA factors regulate coronary endothelial migration via Sonic hedgehog signaling. Oral Presentation. 8th Annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium: Cell-Based Therapy for Heart and Vascular Disease. Madison, WI.
• Kolander, K., Holtz, M., Cossette, S., Stephen, D. & Ravi, M., (2013).Epicardial GATA factors regulate coronary endothelial migration via Sonic hedgehog signaling. Oral Presentation. Weinstein Cardiovascular Development Conference. Chicago, IL.

Research Interests

• Cardiac Development
• Gene Editing

Teaching Interests

• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology

Education

• M Div - Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (2007)
• BA - Cognitive Psychology, Framingham State College (2001)
• STM - Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (2010)
• The History of Church and Dogma, Universität Hamburg (2015)

Contributions

• Lane, J.(2018).Luther's Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching. Historia Hermeneutica Series Studia.16 Berlin: De Gruyter.https://www.degru...
• Lane, J.(2017)."The Restoration of the Image of God and the Christological Education of our Children"X(Fall 2017, pp. Fall 2017). Richmond, VA: The Journal of Society for Classical Learning.
• Lane, J.(2017).Luther as Bible Teacher: The Biblical Prefaces and His View of the Canon. Defending the Reformation: The Ongoing Significance of the Reformation at the 500th Anniversary of the Ninety-five Theses. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.

Research Interests

• The history of biblical interpretation, especially from the Reformation to Modern Age.
• Doctrine and piety in the early modern age

Teaching Interests

• Dogmatic Theology
• Church History

Education

• Ph D - Urban Education , University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2017)
• MS - Education, Exercise Physiology, University of Akron (2004)
• BS - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (2002)

Research Interests

• Cultural Competence
• Administration and Organization

Teaching Interests

• Administration and Organization
• Foundations of Patient Care

Education

• Ph D - Computer Science, Nova Southeastern University (2006)
• MS - Computer Science, Western Illinois University (2003)
• BS - Computer Science, Western Illinois University (2000)

Research Interests

• Programming Education
• Emerging Technologies

Teaching Interests

• Programming
• VR

Education

• Ph D - Computer Science, Nova Southeastern University (2002)
• MS - Computer Science, Univeristy of Idaho (1986)
• BS - Computer Science and Chemistry, California State University Sacramento (1979)
• Concordia University Wisconsin (1988)

Contributions

• Locklair, G.(2019).Digital Data Demise: Obsolete Digital Data Formats . Routledge Companion to Media Technology and Obsolescence.(1st, pp. 1st). London: Routledge.https://www.routl...
• Locklair, G. & Aldholmi, Y.(2018).Forensic Linguistics and the Ethics of Plagiarism Detection Systems Mequon: CUW Faculty Scholarship.http://blog.cuw.e...
• Locklair, G.(2018).Connecting Art and Science: Computer Science as a Liberal Art. Concordia Technical Journal.1(1, pp. 1). Mequon, WI: Concordia University Wisconsin.
• Locklair, G.(2016).Intelligent Computers in a Christian WorldviewXXIV(3, pp. 3). St. Louis, MO: Lutheran Mission Matters.

Presentations

• Locklair, G.(2019).Science: distinguishing a classical and Biblical education. Keynote/Plenary Address. San Antonio Worldview Conference. San Antonio, Texas.
• Locklair, G.(2018).Technology pleasures and perils. Oral Presentation. WELStech podcast. Wauwatosa, WI.
• Locklair, G.(2018).Clearly Created - How God Formed Heavenand Earth. Keynote/Plenary Address. Society of Creation annual conference. Mequon - Pharmacy Building.
• Locklair, G.(2018).Contentious Compromise - Why God Didn't Use Evolution. Keynote/Plenary Address. Society of Creation annual conference. Mequon - Pharmacy Building.
• Locklair, G.(2018).Ethics and Technology. Keynote/Plenary Address. Concordia Apologetics Conference. Mequon - Pharmacy Building.

Research Interests

• Information Theory
• AI - Robotics, Vision, Neural Networks

Teaching Interests

• Computer Science - Theory of Computation
• Software Engineering

Education

• MS - Information Technology, Concordia University Wisconsin (2012)
• BS - Computer Science, Concordia University Wisconsin (2002)

Contributions

• Locklair, J.(2018).Machine Learning Methods for Filtering Spam Email: A Literature Review1(1, pp. 1). Mequon, WI: Concordia University Wisconsin.

Presentations

• Locklair, J.(2019).Information Privacy in Higher Education: A Lutheran Ethical Perspective. Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Scholarship Week.

Research Interests

• Acceptance factors for mobile learning technology

Teaching Interests

• Artificial Intelligence
• Human Computer Interaction

Education

• Ph D - Immunology, Univeristy of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2013)
• BS - Biology, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (2007)

Contributions

• Heimbruch, K., Fisher, J., Stelloh, C., Phillips, E., Reimer, M., Wargolet, A., Meyer, A., Pulakanti, K., Viny, A., Loppnow, J., Levine, R., , ., Pulikkan, J., Zhu, N. & Rao, S., (2021).DOT1L inhibitors block abnormal self-renewal induced by cohesin loss11(1)(7288, pp. 7288).Scientific Reports.https://pubmed.nc...

Research Interests

• Cancer Research
• Natural Products

Teaching Interests

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Advanced Human Physiology

Education

• Ph D - Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2007)
• BS - Biology, Truman State University (2002)
• Oceanography coursework, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (2003)
• Physiology Teaching Postdoc, Augustana College (2008)

Contributions

• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2021).Teaching Lessons from the Pandemic: What to Keep and What to Leave Way Behind. No. Madison WI: Teaching Professor.https://www.teach...
• Lovern, S.(2018).Barriers to transformative learning in undergraduate research: Helping student researchers to embrace the hurdles5(2, pp. 2). Mequon: Journal of Transformative Learning.

Presentations

• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2019).Lecture is Not a Dirty Word: Strategies that transform lectures into Dynamic Learning experiences. Oral Presentation. Lilly Conference. Miami OH.
• Lovern, S., Schmidt, S. & Eid, N., (2019).Effect of nicotine on Daphnia magna mortality and reproduction. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Milwaukee, WI .
• Lovern, S.(2018).Conquering the Learning Bottleneck of Tissues Identification. Oral Presentation. ACUBE's 62nd Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2017).How Can I Encourage Students to Connect with Course Content After Class?. Oral Presentation. Magna 20 Minute Mentor Video Production. Madison WI.
• Lovern, S. & Saleska, T.(2017).How can I get my students to think and understand before class begins?: Brain-friendly pre-class preparation for your students. Oral Presentation. Magna 20 Minute Mentor Video Production. Madison, WI.

Research Interests

• Aquatics
• Toxicology

Teaching Interests

• Physiology
• Marine Biology

Education

• Ph D - Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2014)
• MA - Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2008)
• BA - Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2006)

Contributions

• Macafee, T.(2019).Becoming a presidential candidate: Social media, exposure and candidate identificationMass Communication and Society.https://www.tandf...
• Macafee, T.(2019).Winning on social media: Candidate social-mediated communication and voting during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election5(1).(pp. 1).Social Media and Society.https://journals....

Research Interests

• Social media
• Civic engagement

Teaching Interests

• Journalism
• Social media

Education

• Ph D - Ecology, University of Wyoming (2018)
• MS - Biology, Ball State University (2013)
• BS - Biology; Environmental Science, Valparaiso University (2011)

Education

• MD - General Practice and Sports Medicine, Tartu University, Estonia (1983)

Research Interests

• Classroom response system (CRS), or clickers, in formative assessment.
• Student-centered pedagogy approaches in teaching biology courses.

Teaching Interests

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Histology

Education

• Ph D - Music Education; Instrumental conducting, The Ohio State University (1988)
• MA - Instrumental conducting, Music education , The Ohio State University (1985)
• BA - Instrumental music education, St. Mary's University of San Antonio (1983)

Contributions

• Menchaca, L.Music Teachers Must Speak in "their language" Mequon: National Association for Music Education.

Research Interests

• Transcriptions and arranging for instrumental ensembles
• Trumpet performance

Teaching Interests

• Concert band
• Orchestra

Education

• Ph D - Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989)
• MA - Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1987)
• BA - Philosophy (Hons, First Class), University of Warwick (1985)
• Apologetics: critique of materialism, International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights (2003)

Contributions

• Menuge, A.The First Commandment and Apologetics. Martin Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Essays.
• Menuge, A.(2021).The Freedom of Conscience San Francisco, California: The Worldview Bulletin.https://www.patre...
• Menuge, A.(2021).The New Dignity Jurisprudence: A Critique. The Inherence of Human Dignity, volume 2: Law and Religious Liberty.2(2021, pp. 2021). London: Anthem Press.https://anthempre...
• Menuge, A.(2021).Dignity, Law, and Religious Liberty. Volume 2 of The Inherence of Human Dignity.2(2021, pp. 2021). London: Anthem Press.https://anthempre...
• Menuge, A.(2021).Foundations of Human Dignity. Volume I of The Inherence of Human Dignity.1(2021, pp. 2021). London: Anthem Press.https://anthempre...

Presentations

• Menuge, A.(2021).Unity of Consciousness. Oral Presentation. Mind Matters. Baylor University.
• Menuge, A.(2021).Models of Consciousness. Oral Presentation. Mind Matters. Baylor University.
• Menuge, A.(2021).The Mind-Body Problem. Oral Presentation. Mind Matters. Baylor University.
• Menuge, A.(2021).God: The True Foundation of Human Rights. Keynote/Plenary Address. South Wisconsin District Pastors' Conference. Wisconsin Dells.
• Menuge, A.(2021).The New Dignity Jurisprudence: A Critique. Keynote/Plenary Address. South Wisconsin District Pastors' Conference. Wisconsin Dells.

Research Interests

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Science

Teaching Interests

• Christian Apologetics
• Modern Philosophy

Education

• Ph D - European History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
• MA - European History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993)
• BA - Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma (1991)

Contributions

• Harries, B. & Mobley, S.(2021).Shared Inquiry and (A)Synchronicity: Online Learning in a Freshman Humanities Class51(S01).(pp. S01).Sixteenth Century Studies.

Presentations

• Mobley, S.(2019).Mandating Education: State School Ordinances in Württemberg (1559) and Bavaria (1569). Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies. St. Louis, MO.
• Mobley, S. & Harries, B.(2019).The Virtues of Virtue: A Great Conversation in Western Education. Keynote/Plenary Address. Classical Education Conference. Mequon, WI.
• Mobley, S.(2018).The Paedagogium at the University of Ingolstadt, 1526-1588: An Educational Reform Project. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Albuquerque, NM.
• Mobley, S.(2017).Lutheran Liberal Arts: The Arts Curriculum at the Universities of Tübingen and Wittenberg in the 1550s. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Milwaukee, WI.
• Harries, B. & Mobley, S.(2017).Seeding Grass Roots Discussions: Equipping Administrators to Foster Faculty Engagement with Mission, Identity, and External Constituencies. Oral Presentation. ACAD/AAC&U Annual Conference "Telling Our Story, Making Our Case: from Classrooms to Constituencies". San Francisco.

Research Interests

• History of education in the West
• Liberal Arts/Classical Education

Teaching Interests

• Renaissance/Reformation
• Medieval and Byzantine civilizations

Education

• Ph D - Intellectual History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999)
• MA - Intellectual History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995)
• BA - Economics , Vanderbilt University (1990)
• Fundraising, Indiana University (2006)
• Military History, United States Military Academy (1999)

Education

• Ph D - Religious Studies, Northwestern University (2019)
• M Div - Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (2005)
• MA - Religious Studies, Northwestern University (2016)
• BA - Liberal Arts, Martin Luther College (2000)
• Historical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (2012)

Research Interests

• Medieval and Reformation Theology
• Martin Luther

Teaching Interests

• Systematic Theology
• Historical Theology

Education

• Ph D - Political Science, University Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1999)
• MA - Political Science, Mankato State University (1991)
• BA - Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (1986)

Contributions

• Montreal, S. & Walz, J.(2007).Lutheran Pastors and Politics St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
• Montreal, S.(2007).Thoughts on Evaluating a CandidateJournal of Lutheran Ethics.

Research Interests

• Religion and Politics
• Public Policy - Science

Teaching Interests

• American Government
• Political Theory

Education

• Ph D - Biblical Studies, Concordia Seminary (2012)
• M Div - Concordia St. Louis Seminary (1996)
• BA - English/Music, The University of Michigan-Flint (1992)

Contributions

• Mudge, R.(2015).Yahweh's Counter-Cultural View of Honor and Shame2014: XXXIV University Heights, OH: EGLBS & MWSBL.http://www.eglbs....
• Mudge, R.(2014).Good Shame2(1, pp. 1). Mequon, WI: CTJ.

Research Interests

• Old Testament Prophetic Books
• Shame in the Bible

Teaching Interests

• Biblical Greek
• Biblical Hebrew

Education

• ThD - Systematic Theology, University of Tuebingen (2013)
• BA - Theological Languages, Concordia University Chicago (2000)
• Concordia Seminary (2006)

Contributions

• Mumme, J.Lutheran Ecclesiology. St Andrews Encyclopedia of Theology. St Andrews: University of St Andrews.https://www.saet....
• Mumme, J. & Brandt, N.(2021)."Die Botschaft der Reformation: Luthers Reform und Wrights Neubestimmung der Rechtfertigung"26(1, pp. 1).Lutherische Beitraege.http://www.luther...
• Mumme, J."Lutheran Repristination and Confessionalism". The Oxfored Handbook of Modern German Theology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Mumme, J."The Symphony of Verity: Pluralism and Salvation in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI"Lutheran Forum.
• Mumme, J.(2020)."Lutheran Ecclesiology". T & T Clark Handbook of Ecclesiology. London/New York: Bloomsbury T & T Clark.https://www.bloom...

Presentations

• Mumme, J.(2019).Beyond Believers: Authority and Obedience in Luther’s Hierarchical Ecclesia. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. St. Louis.
• Mumme, J.(2019).The Symphony of Verity: Pluralism and Salvation in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI. Paper. NALC Younger Theologians Colloquium. Indianapolis .
• Mumme, J.(2018).Realizing the Potential of a Confessional Lutheran Ecclesiology: Ernst Kinder on the Church. Paper. Theological Symposium. St. Louis.
• Mumme, J.(2018).Luther and Wright on Justification and Salvation. Lecture. Circuit #10 of the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS. Wheaton, IL.
• Mumme, J.(2017).Luther's Later Ecclesiology and the Leipzig Debate. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Milwaukee.

Research Interests

• Ecclesiology
• Ecumenism

Teaching Interests

• Systematic Theology
• History of Dogma

Education

• Ph D - Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology, University of Minnesota (2002)
• MS - Exercise Science, Illinois State University (1987)

Contributions

• Petersen, C., Steffen, T., Paly, E., Dvorak, L. & Nelson, R., (2016).Reliability and Mininal Detectable Change for Sit-to-Stand tests and the Functional Gait Assessment for Individuals with Parkinson Disease00 Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.

Research Interests

• Parkinson's disease and exercise
• Cerebral and muscle oxygen response during activity

Teaching Interests

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Advanced Exercise Physiology

Education

• Ph D - English: Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2003)
• MA - English: Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1993)
• BBA - Marketing, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1989)

Research Interests

• Fiction Writing
• Creative Nonfiction Writing

Teaching Interests

• Creative Writing
• Composition

Education

• Fiber Art & Drawing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL (1993)
• Fiber Art & Drawing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL (1997)

Education

• Ph D - New Testament Exegesis, Concordia Seminary (2004)
• M Div - New Testament Exegesis, Concordia Theological Seminary (1983)
• BA - English, Moorhead State University (1979)
• New Testament Exegesis, Princeton Theological Seminary (1984)

Research Interests

• The Lord's Prayer
• Biblical Themes

Teaching Interests

• New Testament Gospels, especially Mark and Luke
• The Letters of the Apostle Paul

Education

• Ph D - Physiology and Translational Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin (2019)
• BS - Biology, Wisconsin Lutheran College (2007)

Contributions

• Adam, R., Paterson, M., Wardecke, L., Hoffmann, B. & Kriegel, A., (2020).Functionally Essential Tubular Proteins Are Lost to Urine-Excreted, Large Extracellular Vesicles during Chronic Renal InsufficiencyKidney 360 (American Society of Nephrology).https://kidney360...
• Paterson, M., Geurts, A. & Kriegel, A., (2019).miR-146b-5p Has a Sex-Specific Role in Renal and Cardiac Pathology in a Rat Model of Chronic Kidney Disease96(6, pp. 6).Kidney International.https://www.kidne...
• Liu, Y., Paterson, M., Baumgardt, S., Irwin, M., Xia, Z., Bosnjak, Z. & Ge, Z., (2019).Vascular endothelial growth factor regulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase phosphorylation is involved in isoflurane cardiac preconditioning115Cardiovascular Research.https://pubmed.nc...
• Paterson, M. & Kriegel, A.(2017).MiR-146a/b: a family with shared seeds and different rootsPhysiological Genomics.https://www.ncbi....
• Wu, H., Baumgardt, S., Feng, J., Paterson, M., Liu, Y., Du, J., Shi, Y., Qiao, S., Bosnjak, Z., Warltier, D., Kersten, J. & Ge, Z., (2016).Cardiomyocyte GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Protects the Heart Against Diabetic CardiomyopathyNature: Scientific Reports.https://pubmed.nc...

Education

• Ph D - United States History, Indiana University-Bloomington (2018)
• MA - Social Sciences, University of Chicago (2007)
• BA - History, Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003)

Presentations

• Pease, B.(2017).Democracity: Envisioning the Future of American Cities at the New York World's Fair, 1939-1940. Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Scholarship Day. Mequon, WI.

Research Interests

• Cities and suburbs in the United States
• Visions of the future in American culture

Teaching Interests

• The City in American Culture
• Women in America

Education

• Ph D - Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2007)
• MA - Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2004)
• BA - Psychology & Spanish, Clarke College (2001)

Presentations

• Lenz-Fisher, D. & Pickett-Metz, R.(2019).FYE Programming Beyond the First-Semester:Academics & Student Affairs Partnership. Oral Presentation. Conference on the First Year Experience. Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Pickett, R., Tuffey, T. & Naumann, E., (2018).Using Undergraduate Research to Foster Collaboration between Academics and Student Life. Poster. 2018 Council for Undergraduate Research Biennial Conference. Crystal City, VA.
• Pickett, R., Tuffey, T. & Naumann, E., (2018).Using Undergraduate Research to Foster Collaboration between Academics and Student Life. Poster. 2018 Council for Undergraduate Research Biennial Conference. Crystal City, VA.

Research Interests

• College Student Development
• Vocational Psychology

Teaching Interests

• Various Topics in Counseling Psychology
• Adolescent Development

Education

• Ph D - Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2012)
• BS - Chemistry, Wisconsin Lutheran College (2006)

Contributions

• Mowrer, E. & Potratz, J.(2020).Structural Insights into tRNA via Hypochromism97(11, pp. 11).Journal of Chemical Education.https://doi.org/1...
• Potratz, J.(2018).Making Enzyme Kinetics Dynamic via Simulation Software95(3, pp. 3).Journal of Chemical Education.http://dx.doi.org...
• Pan, C., Potratz, J., Cannon, B., Simpson, Z., Ziehr, J., Tijerina, P. & Russell, R., (2014).DEAD-box helicase proteins disrupt RNA tertiary structure through helix capture.12(10).(pp. 10).PLoS biology.
• Contreras, L., Huang, T., Piazza, C., Smith, D., Qu, G., Gelderman, G., Potratz, J., Russell, R. & Belfort, M., (2013).Group II intron-ribosome association protects intron RNA from degradation.19(11, pp. 11).RNA (New York, N.Y.).
• Potratz, J. & Russell, R.(2012).RNA catalysis as a probe for chaperone activity of DEAD-box helicases.511Methods in enzymology.

Presentations

• Potratz, J.(2021).A Card Game Reveals the Scientific Method. Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran College Faculties (ALCF) 85th Annual Conference. Austin, TX.
• Potratz, J.(2018).KinTek Explorer: Getting the students' feet wet. Oral Presentation. National ACS Meeting. Boston, MA.
• Pfeilstifter, J., Schaller, A. & Potratz, J., (2018).FRET-detected catalysis as a method to study RNA folding. Poster. 255th National ACS Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
• Potratz, J.(2016).Investigating the RNA-Folding Process. Oral Presentation. Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Series. CUW.
• Potratz, J.(2015).Lab Transformation: Watch and Learn. Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Scholarship Day. CUW.

Research Interests

• RNA Folding
• Technology in the Classroom

Teaching Interests

• Biochemistry
• Kinetics

Education

• Ph D - Urban Education, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2000)
• MA - Science education, University of Houston (1983)
• BA - Science education, Concordia River Forest (1979)
• Science education, St. John's Lutheran Junior College (1977)

Contributions

• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2021).Teaching Lessons from the Pandemic: What to Keep and What to Leave Way Behind. No. Madison WI: Teaching Professor.https://www.teach...

Presentations

• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2019).Lecture is Not a Dirty Word: Strategies that transform lectures into Dynamic Learning experiences. Oral Presentation. Lilly Conference. Miami OH.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2017).How Can I Encourage Students to Connect with Course Content After Class?. Oral Presentation. Magna 20 Minute Mentor Video Production. Madison WI.
• Lovern, S. & Saleska, T.(2017).How can I get my students to think and understand before class begins?: Brain-friendly pre-class preparation for your students. Oral Presentation. Magna 20 Minute Mentor Video Production. Madison, WI.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2017).What Brain-Based Techniques Can I Use to Engage Students During Class?. Oral Presentation. Magna 20 Minute Mentor Video Production. Madison WI.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S.(2017).Brain-friendly learning: Strategies that are more than just activities. Oral Presentation. The Teaching Professor Conference. St. Louis Missouri.

Research Interests

• Strategies that transform lectures into dynamic learning experiences
• Active instruction

Teaching Interests

• Biology
• Curriculum and Methods of Science Teaching

Education

• All coursework complete on May 24, 2019, LCMS (2019)

Education

• D Min - doctrine of church and ministry, Concordia Theological Seminary (1992)
• Ph D - Existential Thought and Phenomenology, Marquette University (2007)
• M Div - Theology, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (1982)
• BA - Liberal Arts, Pre-Seminary, Northwestern College (1978)

Research Interests

• Existential Thought and Phenomenology
• Doctrine and Practice of the Ministry

Teaching Interests

• Ethics
• Philosophy of Language

Education

• MFA - Art-Ceramics, UW-Milwaukee (1995)

Research Interests

• Art

Teaching Interests

• Ceramics
• Art

Education

• MS - Kinesiology, Illinois State University (2008)
• BA - Athletic Training , Hope College (2004)

Contributions

• Sigmund, K. & Earl-Boehm, J.(2020).Force and EMG comparison between a weight-bearing clinical assessment of hip strength assessment and non-weightbearing tasks(Fall, pp. Fall). Bowling Green, OH: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.

Presentations

• Sigmund, K., Hoeger Bement, M. & Earl-Boehm, J., (2020).Do Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Exhibit Pain Sensitization: A Meta-Analysis & Systematic Review. Oral Presentation. Virtual National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. Virtual.
• Sigmund, K. & Earl-Boehm, J.(2019).EMG and Force Analysis of a Weightbearing Squat-Hold Hip Position Compared to Traditional Hip Strength Assessment Positions. Oral Presentation. National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
• Sigmund, K.(2019).Pain: More than a 4-Letter Word. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Clinical Symposium. Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Research Interests

• Biopsychosocial aspects of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions
• The effect of central and peripheral sensitization on motor output and biomechanics

Teaching Interests

• Athletic Training- Research Design
• Athletic Training- Recognition & Evaluation of Orthopedic Injuries

Education

• Ph D - Athletic Training, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (2017)
• MS - Physical Education, Western Illinois University (2002)
• BS - Athletic Training , Concordia University Wisconsin (1999)
• BS - Physical Education K-12, Concordia University Wisconsin (2000)

Presentations

• Smith, D. & Osar, E.(2021).Understanding Research: Where Do I Start?. Lecture. 2 Research Geeks Webinar. International Webinar.

Research Interests

• Motor Control Alteration Following Musculoskeletal Trauma
• Regional Interdependence and Low Back Pain

Teaching Interests

• Therapeutic Exercise Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy

Education

• Ph D - History of Biblical Interpretation , Hebrew Union College (2010)

Education

• Ph D - Microbiology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2015)
• BS - Biological Sciences, Bethel University (2004)

Research Interests

• Role of sulfur metabolism in effective plant-microbe interactions

Teaching Interests

• Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology

Education

• Ph D - American Cold War History, Marquette University (2010)
• MA - American History, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1996)
• BA - American History, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1990)

Research Interests

• The Milwaukee Braves
• Airpower in the Cold War

Teaching Interests

• Cold War History
• Sports History

Education

• Ph D - Urban Education/Art Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (1997)
• MS - Art Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1977)
• Art and Archaeology, Princeton University (1971)

Research Interests

• Art education philosophy and history
• Aesthetics, particularly German Romanticism and its application to art education

Teaching Interests

• Art education
• Aesthetics

Education

• Ph D - Astronomy, New Mexico State University (2011)
• MS - Astronomy, New Mexico State University (2009)
• BS - Physics, University of Notre Dame (2005)

Contributions

• Dahl, E., Chanover, N., Orton, G., Baines, K., Sinclair, J., Voelz, D., Wijerathna, E., Strycker, P. & Irwin, P., (2021).Vertical Structure and Color of Jovian Latitudinal Cloud Bands during the Juno Era2(1).(pp. 1).The Planetary Science Journal.https://iopscienc...
• Luchsinger, K., Chanover, N. & Strycker, P., (2021).Water Within a Permanently Shadowed Lunar Crater: Further LCROSS Modeling and Analysis354Icarus.https://doi.org/1...

Presentations

• Strycker, P.(2019)."Science, meet Classical Education. Classical Education, this is Science.". Oral Presentation. Concordia University Wisconsin Classical Education Conference. Mequon, Wisconsin.
• Mueller, P., Karls, E., Strycker, P. & Chanover, N., (2018).Ejecta Plume Detectability in the NMSU-NASA Marshall Space Flight Center LCROSS Observational Campaign using PCA Filtering. Poster. 50th annual meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Luchsinger, K., Chanover, N., Strycker, P. & Miller, C., (2018).Investigating stratification of lunar regolith through modeling of the ground based detection of the LCROSS debris plume light curve. Poster. 50th annual meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Strycker, P., Schotte, J., Temme, R. & Chanover, N., (2017).Detectability Factors for Earth-based Imaging of the LCROSS Ejecta Plume. Poster. 49th annual meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society. Provo, Utah.
• Schotte, J., Temme, R., Strycker, P. & Chanover, N., (2017).Comparisons of Impact Plume Detections in Publicly Archived LCROSS Time Series Observations. Poster. 48th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. The Woodlands, Texas.

Research Interests

• Telescopic Solar System Observations using Time-Resolved and Hyperspectral Imaging
• Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio Transient Event Detection

Teaching Interests

• Astronomy & Astrophysics
• Physics

Education

• Ph D - Purdue University (2014)
• BS - Chemistry, Hillsdale College (2009)
• CueNET (2018)

Contributions

• Thompson, D.(2019).Science and the Church MilitantAthanatos Publishing Group.

Presentations

• Thompson, D.(2021).The Nature of Truth, Connecting Faith and Science: An Active Learning Exercise. Oral Presentation. CCLE XXI .

Research Interests

• Catalysis with polyoxometalate catalysts

Teaching Interests

• Discussing Faith and Science

Education

• Ph D - Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2021)
• MS - Kinesiology, University of Illinois (2006)
• BS - Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2004)

Contributions

• Thorpe, J., Oblak, P. & Earl-Boehm, J., The influence of step direction and step height on lower extremity kinematics during step-downsAthletic Training and Sports Health Care.
• Thorpe, J. & Ebersole, K.(2008).Unilateral Balance Performance in Female Collegiate Soccer Athletes22(5, pp. 5).Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Presentations

• Thorpe, J.(2019).The Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in the Community. Oral Presentation. 6th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat. Milwaukee, WI.
• Thorpe, J.(2019).The Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in the Community. Oral Presentation. National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting & Symposium. Las Vegas, NV.
• Thorpe, J.(2019).Introduction to Graston Technique. Lecture. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Symposium. Steven's Point.
• Thorpe, J., Earl-Boehm, J., Dey, P. & Selfe, J., (2018).The Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in Southeastern Wisconsin using the Survey instrument for Natural history, Aeitology, and Prevalence of Patellofemoral pain Studies (SNAPPS). Poster. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences Research Symposium. Milwaukee, WI.
• Thorpe, J. & Earl-Boehm, J.(2018).Lower Extremity Strength & Kinematics in Adolescents with Patellofemoral Pain. Poster. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting. Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Research Interests

• Patellofemoral Pain
• Psychosocial responses to injury and rehabilitation

Teaching Interests

• Manual Therapy
• Emergency Care

Education

• ThD - New Testament Studies, Concordia Seminary (1994)
• BA - Biblical Languages, Concordia University Wisconsin (1979)
• Exegetical Theology, Brock University (1981)
• Old Testament Studies, University of Toronto (1987)

Research Interests

• Dating of the Gospels
• Structure of the Book of Hebrews

Teaching Interests

• Book of Hebrews
• New Testament

Education

• Ph D - Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2009)
• MS - Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2003)
• BS - Biology, Mount Mary University (2001)

Education

• Ph D - Organic Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1998)
• BS - Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1992)

Contributions

• Lewandowski, N., Bichler, K., Fisher, L., Sullivan, B., Korman, M., Paz, E., Imhoff, A. & , ., (2020).Process Development of the Weiss−Cook Reaction for the Preparation of cis-1,5-Dimethylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane-3,7-dione in the Undergraduate Organic Laboratory97(10, pp. 10). On-Line: Journal of Chemical Education.https://pubs.acs....

Research Interests

• Polyquinanes via the Pauson-Khand Reaction
• Neuromuscular Blocking Compounds

Teaching Interests

• Organic Chemistry
• Process Chemistry Development

Education

• Ph D - Education , Capella University (2011)
• MS - Health, Phy Ed, and Recreation, Illinois State University (2001)
• BS - Health Promotion and Wellness, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1998)

Research Interests

• Adult Student Learning
• Emergency Care and Prevention of injury in Athletic Training

Teaching Interests

• Athletic Training
• Kinesiology

Education

• Ph D - Gravitational-wave Physics, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2019)
• BS - Physics, Missouri University of Science and Technology (2012)

Research Interests

• Gravitational Waves
• LIGO Calibration

Teaching Interests

• Teaching Methods in STEM
• Upper-level undergraduate physics courses

Education

• Ph D - Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University (2012)
• BS - Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota (1994)
• Christian Apologetics, Academy of Apologetics, Human Rights, and Evangelism (2013)
• Theology, Concordia Seminary (1999)
• Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota (1981)

Contributions

• Voss, K.(2020).Scott B. Rae, Moral Choices: Book Review on "Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics," 4th ed., by Scott Rae (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2018).7(1, pp. 1). Ann Arbor, MI: Concordia Theological Journal.https://www.cuaa....
• Voss, K. & Tiews, C.(2017).The Reformation Tour of a Lifetime136(10, pp. 10). St. Louis, MO, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: Lutheran Witness.

Presentations

• Voss, K.(2021).“Born in a Bag: Ethical Dimensions of Ectogenesis.”. Poster. Reproductive Ethics Conference. Virtual.
• Voss, K.(2021).What the HEK? Controversy over the Development of COVID-19 Vaccines from Aborted Fetal Cells. Paper. Life Conference. Virtual.
• Voss, K., Menuge, A. & Ehlke, R., (2020)."Religion and Medicine: A Comparison of Views," which is part of the panel theme “Cross and Crescent: Cultures in Collision.”. Oral Presentation. 2020 EPS Annual Meeting. Virtual Panel Discussion.
• Voss, K.(2019).“Born in a Bag! Christ, the Scriptures, and Ectogenesis.” . Oral Presentation. 2019 EPS Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
• Voss, K.(2019).“Human-on-a-Chip: Medical Breakthrough or a Violation of Human Dignity?”. Oral Presentation. Faculty Scholarship Week. Lake Shore Room, Mequon Campus.

Research Interests

• Reproductive counseling by clergy
• Moral issues involving genetics

Teaching Interests

• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics

Education

• Ph D - Information Technology, Capella University (2016)
• MS - Computer Science, North Central College (1989)
• BS - Geography/Conservation, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (1981)
• Business Data Processing, Milwaukee Area Technical College (1984)

Research Interests

• Computer animation rendering
• Information Security

Teaching Interests

• Computer Animation
• Security

Education

• Ph D - Political Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1996)
• MA - Political Science , University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1993)
• BA - Political Science & Print Journalism , Valparaiso University (1989)

Contributions

• Montreal, S. & Walz, J.(2007).Lutheran Pastors and Politics St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.

Research Interests

• Religion and Politics
• LCMS Clergy and Public Life

Teaching Interests

• American Government
• Religion and Politics

Education

• Ph D - School of Cinema/Television, Critical Studies, University of Southern California (1995)
• MA - School of Cinema/Television, Critical Studies, University of Southern California (1992)
• BA - School of Cinema/Television, Production, University of Southern California (1990)

Contributions

• Wolf, M.(2020).Exploring Imaginary Worlds: Essays on Media, Structure, and Subcreation New York, New York: Routledge.
• Wolf, M.(2020).World-Bulders on World-Building: An Exploration of Subcreation New York, New York: Routledge.
• Wolf, M.(2020).101 Enigmatic Puzzles: Fractal Mazes, Quantum Chess, Anagram Sudoku, and MoreAurochs Press.
• Wolf, M.(2018).The Routledge Companion to Media Technology and Obsolescence New York: Routledge.

Research Interests

• Imaginary Worlds
• Media History

Teaching Interests

• Mass Communication
• Animation

Education

• MFA - Acting, California Institute of the Arts (2003)
• BA - African-American Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
• BA - Theatre- Acting Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)

Research Interests

• Solo performance on socio-political topics
• African-American Theatre history and performance

Teaching Interests

• Theatre Performance (all levels and genres)
• Theatre History

Education

• Ph D - Molecular Cell Biology, Washington University in St. Louis (2004)
• BS - Biochemistry, Zoology, Michigan State University (1998)
• Colloquy for LCMS teachers - Concordia University Irvine (2008)

Research Interests

• Yeast membrane domains defined by Sur7p
• Cohesion of Christianity and Scientific Thought

Teaching Interests

• Genetics
• Molecular Biology

Education

• M Div - M.Div., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (2014)
• BA - Pre-seminary & Theological Languages, Concordia University Wisconsin (2010)

Teaching Interests

• Biblical studies
• Lutheran doctrine

Education

• MA - Sociology, University of Nebraska (2007)
• BA - Sociology, Sam Houston State University (2000)

Research Interests

• Family Violence
• Institutional Discrimination
• Crime and Deviance

Teaching Interests

• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender
• Marriage and the Family

Education

• Ph D - Philosophy, Saint Louis University (2015)
• MA - Philosophy of Religions and Ethics, Biola University (2005)

Research Interests

• Thomas Aquinas
• Metaphysics
• Epistemology

Teaching Interests

• Metaphysics
• Thomas Aquinas
• History of Philosophy

Education

• MA - English Literature, Marquette University (2013)
• BA - English Literature, Michigan State University (2006)

Teaching Interests

• Classroom Engagement
• Multimodal materials
• Linguistic and Racial Justice

Education

• MA - English, British Literature, Marquette University (1989)
• BA - English, Marquette University (1985)

Teaching Interests

• Literature
• Grammar and Writing
• Logic and Argument

Education

• MBA - Marketing, Concordia University Wisconsin (2005)
• MS - Art Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2019)

Research Interests

• Transformational Leadership
• Change Leadership
• Design Thinking

Teaching Interests

• Art
• Marketing
• Student Success

Education

• M Div - Pastoral Studies, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (2002)
• BA - Humanities/Religion, Florida State University (1995)

Teaching Interests

• Communicating the Bible's Message

Education

• MA - United States History, Marquette University (2019)
• BA - History/Secondary Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2015)

Teaching Interests

• United States History
• History of Sports
• Renaissance/Reformation Era

Education

• JD - Law, Marquette University Law School (1983)
• BA - Economics, University Wisconsin Milwaukee (1979)

Education

• M Div - Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (1985)
• MLS - Theology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (1981)

Research Interests

• Church History
• Theology

Teaching Interests

• Theology
• Research Methods

Education

• Ph D - English Literature, Marquette University (2014)

Education

• Ph D - Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University (2006)
• MS - Mathematics, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2002)

Research Interests

• Motion Analysis
• Rehabilitation
• Biomedical Engineering

Teaching Interests

• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Statistics

Education

• MA - International Relations , Webster University (2008)
• BA - Communication/Speech Communication and Spanish, Greenville College (2004)

Research Interests

• Nonverbal Communication
• Culture

Teaching Interests

• Intercultural Communication
• Speech Communication
• Interpersonal Communication