Faculty

Education

• Ph D - English - American Literature, Marquette University (2003)
• MA - British and American Literature, Marquette University (1996)
• BA - Concordia University Chicago (1992)

Contributions

• Ankerberg, E. (2013). "The Poetry of Wallace Stevens and the Purpose of Ardor. "Scintilla: The Journal of the Vaughan Association. (17 ed., pp. 136-50).
• Ankerberg, E. (2012). "Early Modern Biblical Commentary and the Iconic Roles of Priest and Poet. "Scintilla: The Journal of the Vaughan Association. (16 ed., pp. 133-52).
• Ankerberg, E. (2010). Review of Poetry and Parental Bereavement in Early Modern Lutheran Germany, by Anna Linton. (Summer ed., vol. 24:2, pp. 213-14). Lutheran Quarterly.
• Ankerberg, E. (2006). "Johann Gerhard and George Herbert: The 'Veiled' Lutheran and the Irenic Writer". (8.3 ed., pp. 261-75). Reformation & Renaissance Review.
• Ankerberg, E. (2003). "You Taught the Book of Life My Name: Johann Gerhard, George Herbert and the Inscription of Holy Baptism". (10.4 ed., pp. 19-23). Logia: A Journal of Lutheran Theology.

Presentations

• Ankerberg, E. & Brightsman, D. (2014). "The Evolution of the First-Year Experience Course: Understanding One's Vocation". Conference on "Vocation in Undergraduate Education: Enriching the Theological Exploration of Vocation".
• Ankerberg, E. (2014). "The Stone and the Guest" George Herbert and the Turn Toward Modernism". Conference on Structures in The Temple/the Structure of The Temple. Charleston, SC.
• Ankerberg, E. (2014). "The Poetry of Wallace Stevens and the Purposes of Ardor". Vaughan Colloquium. Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom.
• Ankerberg, E. (2013). "Johann Gerhard, George Herbert, and the Shimmering Chaos in Early Modern Prayer". Conference on "Prayer and Performance as Acts of Belief and Symbolic Communication in the Late Medieval and Renaissance Period". University of Aarhus, Denmark.
• Ankerberg, E. (2013). "Johann Gerhard, George Herbert, and the Shimmering of Chaos in Early Modern Prayer" (revised). Sixteenth-Century Conference. Cincinnati, OH.

Research Interests

• Literature and Aesthetics
• William Shakespeare and John Milton

Teaching Interests

• British and American Literature
• Literary Criticism

Education

• Ph D - Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin (2010)
• MS - Business, University of Wisconsin (1998)
• MS - Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin (1996)
• BS - Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin (1993)

Research Interests

• Industrial AI
• Financial Engineering

Teaching Interests

• Industrial Engineering
• Finance and Economic Analysis

Education

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

Contributions

• Sem, D. & Beck, J. Academic Freedom in Private Religious Universities.
• Beck, J. & Miller, D. (2022). Encouraging Student Engagement by Using a POGIL Framework for a Gas-Phase IR Physical Chemistry Laboratory Experiment. Journal of Chemical Education. https://doi.org/1...
• Beck, J., Muniz, M., Crickmore, C. & Sizemore, L. (2020). Physical chemistry students' navigation and use of models to predict and explain molecular vibration and rotation. (2 ed., vol. 21, pp. 597-607). Chemistry Education Research and Practice.
• Muniz, M., Crickmore, C., Kirsch, J. & Beck, J. (2018). Upper-division chemistry students’ navigation and use of quantum chemical models. (19 ed., vol. 2018, pp. 767). 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 simulations. (39 ed., vol. 15, pp. 16736-16745). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.

Presentations

• Miller, D. & Beck, J. (2024). Engaging students in scientific practices using the POGIL-PCL framework. Oral Presentation. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education . University of Kentucky.
• Beck, J. (2024). Introducing physical chemistry students to FRET using a POGIL-PCL experiment. Oral Presentation. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education . University of Kentucky.
• Beck, J. (2022). Encouraging student engagement in scientific practices through a gas-phase IR POGIL physical chemistry laboratory experiment . Oral Presentation. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education . Purdue University.
• 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 Laboratory. In Tom Holme (Ed.), (10 ed., vol. 97, pp. 3835-3838). On-Line: Journal of Chemical Education. https://pubs.acs....

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

• Ph D - English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2019)
• MA - English, Marquette University (2013)
• BA - English, Wisconsin Lutheran College (2009)

Education

• Ph D - Politics, University of London (2007)
• MA - History, University of Wisconsin (1989)
• MS - Administration, University of Wisconsin (1998)
• BA - International Relations, Politics, History, University of Wisconsin (1988)

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 Security. Praeger 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 Bible. Posthill.

Presentations

• Colucci, L. (2022). Space and Law. Oral Presentation. Law Society. Marquette University.
• Colucci, L. (2022). Importance of Space Force. Oral Presentation. New Worlds- Space Summit. Austin, TX.
• Colucci, L. (2022). Taiwan- Foreign Policy. Oral Presentation. Liberty and Faith Summit. CUW.
• Colucci, L. (2021). The Culture War, the Christian Citizen, and America in the 21st Century. Keynote/Plenary Address. Theological Odyssey. CUW.

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. (2023). Coming Back from COVID: Distancing. In Clayton Faulkner (Ed.), (No. 1, Spring 2023 ed., vol. 31, pp. 12-13). Valparaiso, IN: CrossAccent.
• Doebele, A. (2023). Coming Back from COVID: Working with Aging Voices. In Clayton Faulkner (Ed.), (No. 3, Fall/Winter 2022 ed., vol. 30, pp. 10-11). Valparaiso, IN: CrossAccent.
• Doebele, A. (2022). Coming Back from COVID: The Great Resignation. In Clayton Faulkner (Ed.), (2/Summer 2022 ed., vol. 30, pp. 10-11). Valparaiso, IN: CrossAccent.
• Doebele, A. (2019). Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 2. In Allison Schweitzer (Ed.), (3 ed., pp. 4-6). Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.
• Doebele, A. (2019). Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 1. In Allison Schweitzer (Ed.), Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.

Presentations

• Doebele, A. (2024). The Role of the Choir: Past, Present, and Future. Oral Presentation. Association of Lutheran Church Musicians conference. Valparaiso, IN, USA.
• 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.

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 Life. (3 ed., vol. 45, pp. 237-241). 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 Disease. (vol. 00, pp. 1-4). 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-up. (2 ed., vol. 94, pp. 289-296). Physical Therapy.
• Dvorak, L. & Mansfield, P. (2013). Essentials of Neuroanatomy for Rehabilitation. (pp. 310). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Presentations

• Dvorak, L., Gray, A., Holtan, S. & Johnson, B., (2023). Finding resiliency during the great resignation. Oral Presentation. Advancing Women in Leadership 2023 Conference. Elgin, IL.
• 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 - Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2026)
• BS - Psychology, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (2020)

Contributions

• Olen, A., Lim, P., Escandell, S., Balistreri, K., Tager, J., Davies, H., Scanlon, M. & Rothschild, C. (2024). Distressing Discussions in Pediatric Interpreted Medical Encounters: A Qualitative Study of Medical Interpreter Perspectives on Clinician Communication Practices. (2 ed., vol. 38, pp. 127-139). Journal of Pediatric Health Care. https://doi.org/1...
• Escandell, S., Reckner, K. & Fogaca, J. (2023). Reflections and Recommendations to be Representative of the Community in a Community-Based Sports Program. (1 ed., vol. 10, pp. 68-81). DiGest. https://doi.org/1...
• Escandell, S. & Chu, A. (2021). Implementing Relatedness-Supportive Teaching Strategies to Promote Learning in the College Classroom. (4 ed., vol. 50, pp. 441-447). Teaching of Psychology. https://doi.org/1...

Research Interests

• Emerging adulthood development
• Sense of mattering and belonging

Teaching Interests

• High-impact practices
• Student centered teaching

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

Contributions

• Meyer, A., Stelloh, C., Pulakanti, K., Burns, R., Fisher, J., Heimbruch, K., Tarima, S., Furumo, Q., Brennan, J., Zheng, Y., Viny, A., Vassiliou, G. & Rao, S. (2022). Combinatorial genetics reveals the Dock1-Rac2 axis as a potential target for the treatment of NPM1;Cohesin mutated AML. In Georg Kaimann (Ed.), (8 ed., vol. 36, pp. 2032–2041). Online: Leukemia. https://pubmed.nc...
• 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 loss. In George Garinis (Ed.), (7288 ed., vol. 11(1), pp. 12). Scientific Reports. https://pubmed.nc...
• Meyer, A., Rao, S. & Fisher, J. (2017). Cohesin mutations: contributors to myeloid malignancies. (46 ed., vol. 8, pp. 80107-80108). Oncotarget.
• Fisher, J., Pulakanti, K., Rao, S. & Duncan, S. (2017). GATA6 is essential for endoderm formation from human pluripotent stem cells.. (7 ed., vol. 6, pp. 1084-1095). Biology Open.
• Fisher, J., McNulty, M., Burke, M., Crispino, J. & Rao, S. (2017). Cohesin Mutations in Myeloid Malignancies.. (4 ed., vol. 3, pp. 282-293). Trends in Cancer.

Research Interests

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

Teaching Interests

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Molecular Genetics

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. (2025). "The Day of the Lord Has Come and Is Coming". (vol. April 2025, pp. 18-19). Lutheran Witness.
• German, B. (2024). Haggai and Malachi. Concordia Publishing House.
• German, B. (2021). "The Church of All Ages in Luther's Lectures on Genesis". (3 ed., vol. 55, pp. 21-24). Lutheran Forum.
• German, B. (2020). "Luther on the Fulfillment of the Law". (1-2 ed., vol. 84, pp. 83-100). Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• German, B. (2019). "“Malachi (Book and Person), Christianity". "Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception. (vol. 17). Berlin: de Gruyter.

Presentations

• German, B. (2024). "Teaching University Students to Love Their Bibles". Oral Presentation. LCMS-U Conference.
• 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

• Ph D - Global Leadership & Change, Tiffin University (2023)
• MA - Kinesiology, California State University-Chico (2007)
• BS - Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)

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. (2025). "Commission for the Relief of Belgium. " In Mark Cartwright (Ed.), World History Encyclopedia. Brook House Mint Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1HE: World History Publishing. https://www.world...
• Horgan, J. (2024). "Discovery of Penicillin. " In Mark Cartwright (Ed.), World History Encyclopedia. Brook House Mint Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1HE: World History Publishing. https://www.world...
• Horgan, J. (2023). "Germ Theory. " In Mark Cartwright (Ed.), World History Encyclopedia. Brook House Mint Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1HE: World History Publishing. https://www.world...
• Horgan, J. (2022). "Columbian Exchange. " In Mark Cartwright (Ed.), World History Encyclopedia. Brook House Mint Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1HE: World History Encyclopedia. https://www.world...
• Horgan, J. (2021). King's Evil. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.world...

Presentations

• Horgan, J. (2025). “Don’t Eat That!” History of Food Taboos. Lecture. Milwaukee, WI.
• Horgan, J. (2024). Reality TV Has Reshaped Our World, Whether We Like It or Not . Lecture. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Horgan, J. (2024). Theories of Education . Lecture. Milwaukee, WI.
• Horgan, J. (2023). Body Art: The Sociology of Tattoos. Lecture. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Horgan, J. (2023). Let's Vacation: The Sociology of Tourism. Lecture. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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

• Data Science and Machine Learning
• Application of Linear Algebra and Graph Theory

Teaching Interests

• Statistics and Data science
• Mathematics

Education

• EDD - In progress: Leadership, Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI), CUW (2023)
• EDD - Leadership Innovation in Continuous Improvement, CUW (2023)
• 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. (2022). "Watercolor is Magical. " In Bruch Reed (Ed.), no. (3 ed., vol. 62, pp. 60). Ohio: Mycophile.
• Kenney, T. (2002). "Instructor's Manual with Tests History of Art . " In Lesa Mason (Ed.), History of Art Marilyn Stokstad Pearson Education. (3rd ed., vol. 1). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education/ Prentice Hall.

Presentations

• Kenney, T. (2024). Tataki Zome. Demonstration. Women's 2024 Midwest Herbal Conference. Almond Wisconsin.
• Kenney, T. (2024). Botanical Illustration Class . Demonstration. Women's 2024 Midwest Herbal Conference. Almond Wisconsin.
• (2023). A Walk with Beatrix Potter. Demonstration. 2023 Mycelium Mysteries . Almond Wisconsin.
• Kenney, T. (2019). Oh My Gouache. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Art Education Association 2019 Conference. Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Research Interests

• Botanical and Fungal Illustration
• Mycology - as a subject matter for art to increase appreciation of the natural world

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.. (3 ed., vol. 8, pp. 491-499). 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.. (29 ed., vol. 291, pp. 14939-53). The Journal of biological chemistry.
• Kolander, K., Holtz, M., Cossette, S., Duncan, S. & Misra, R. (2014). Epicardial GATA factors regulate early coronary vascular plexus formation. (1 ed., vol. 386, pp. 204-215). Developmental Biology. http://dx.doi.org...

Presentations

• Kolander, K. (2018). Investigating the Oxidative/Reductive Stress Spectrum with iPS-Cardiomyocytes.. Oral Presentation. Department Seminar Series. 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

• D Min - Biblical Exegesis & Counseling, Tyndale Theological Seminary (1994)
• Ph D - Engineering Science-Mechanical, University of Mississippi (1991)
• MS - Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal, Kakatiya University (1987)
• BS - Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Trichy, University of Madras (1985)

Contributions

• Kumpaty, S. (2025). Academic Persistence and Graduation of S-STEM Scholars at MSOE and Their Career Pathways into STEM Workforce. In ASEE (Ed.), Montreal, Canada: ASEE 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition.
• Kumpaty, S. (2024). National Science Foundation-sponsored S-STEM - The Mechanical Engineering Retention, Academic Success and Career Pathway Program – Design and Implementation. ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.
• Kumpaty, S. (2024). United States- South Africa International Collaboration Leading to a Unique Summer Research Experience of STEM Scholars: Lessons from a Pilot Initiative. ASME 2024 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition.
• Kumpaty, S., Coen, N. & Coen, L. (2024). A THOROUGH CHARACTERIZATION STUDY OF THE CRITICAL AL-FIN BOND BETWEEN THE NI-RESIST INSERT AND ALUMINUM BASE MATERIAL IN A HEAVY-DUTY ENGINE PISTON. In ASME Digital Collection (Ed.), ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. https://doi.org/1...
• Chai, A., Schmidt, K., Brewster, G., Xiong, L., Church, B., Wahl, T., Sadabadi, H., Kumpaty, S. & Zhang, W. (2023). Design of Pectin-Based Hydrogel Microspheres for Targeted Pulmonary Delivery. (9 ed., vol. 9, pp. 707). Gels . https://www.mdpi....

Presentations

• Kumpaty, S. (2025). Engineering the Engineering at CUW: First-year Experience of the First Cohort. Poster. Wisconsin Interdisciplinary Research Symposium. Mequon, WI.
• Nokku, R. & Kumpaty, S. (2024). Challenges in Post-Processing of Fused-Deposition Modeled Parts . Poster. National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Long Beach, CA.
• Slater, W. & Kumpaty, S. (2024). Investigation on the Effect of Photo-dose Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Photopolymer Resin. Poster. National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Long Beach, CA.
• Johnstone, M., Neiroukh, M., Kumpaty, S. & Panwar, P., (2024). Leveraging Machine Learning in the Design of Novel Ionic Liquids. Poster. National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Long Beach, CA.

Research Interests

• Additive Manufacturing
• Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

Teaching Interests

• Heat Transfer
• Numerical Modeling

Education

• D Min - Leadership Theory and Biblical Studies, Duke University (2021)
• M Div - Lutheran Theology, Concordia Seminary (2010)
• BA - Religious Studies, Concordia University, Ann Arbor (2005)
• Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary (2017)

Research Interests

• Pauline Epistles
• Engagement of Pauline Theology with 21st Century American Cultural Narratives

Teaching Interests

• Bible--New Testament emphasis
• Greek

Education

• Ph D - Rhetoric and Public Communication, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (2022)
• MA - Corporate and Organizational Communication, Fairleigh Dickinson University (2008)
• BA - Communication, University of Scranton (2000)

Contributions

• Lawler McDonough, M. (2021). Book Review: Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump. By Jennifer Mercieca. . (1 ed., vol. 51). Presidential Studies Quarterly.
• Lawler McDonough, M. (2018). The Evolution of Demagoguery: An Updated Understanding of Demagogic Rhetoric as Interactive and Ongoing. (2 ed., vol. 66, pp. 138-156). Communication Quarterly.
• Lawler McDonough, M., Marks, L. & Harris, L. (2017). “A Truly Inspiring Notion:” A Case-Study of Project-Based Graduate Service-Learning. (2 ed., vol. 8, pp. 63-78). Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.

Research Interests

• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics

Teaching Interests

• Programming
• Machine Learning

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)

Presentations

• Verdegan, R., Thorpe, J. & Liesener, K., (2025). Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulation Manikin for Teaching Cardiac Sounds in Athletic Training. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Spring Symposium. Oshkosh, WI.

Research Interests

• Diverse Patients
• Administration and Organization

Teaching Interests

• Administration and Organization
• Patient Centered 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., Locklair, J. & Tallman, J. (2024). Connecting Christianity and Computer Science. In Shane Hansen (Ed.), (pp. 144). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendal...
• Locklair, G. (2019). "Digital Data Demise: Obsolete Digital Data Formats . " In Wolf, Mark (Ed.), Routledge Companion to Media Technology and Obsolescence. (1st ed., pp. 322-337). 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. " In Robert Wahl, PhD (Ed.), Concordia Technical Journal. (1 ed., vol. 1, pp. 7-19). Mequon, WI: Concordia University Wisconsin.
• Locklair, G. (2016). Intelligent Computers in a Christian Worldview. In Kolb, Robert (Ed.), (3 ed., vol. XXIV, pp. 359-370). 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

• Ph D - Information Technology, Capella University (2022)
• MS - Information Technology, Concordia University Wisconsin (2012)
• BS - Computer Science, Concordia University Wisconsin (2002)

Contributions

• Locklair, G., Locklair, J. & Tallman, J. (2024). Connecting Christianity and Computer Science. In Shane Hansen (Ed.), (pp. 144). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt. https://he.kendal...
• Locklair, J. (2018). Machine Learning Methods for Filtering Spam Email: A Literature Review. In Robert Wahl (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 1, pp. 55-79). 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 loss. In George Garinis (Ed.), (7288 ed., vol. 11(1), pp. 12). Scientific Reports. https://pubmed.nc...

Presentations

• Dierwechter, G. & Loppnow, J. (2023). Selective Anti-Cancer Effects of Piper methysticum (Kava) H232A and MDA-MB231 and HeLa Cancer Cell Lines. Poster. National Council of Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Eau Claire, WI.

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

• Lovern, S. & VanHart, R. (2022). Impact of Oxytetracycline exposure on the digestive system microbiota of Daphnia magna . San Francisco, California: PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/1...
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S. (2021). "Teaching Lessons from the Pandemic: What to Keep and What to Leave Way Behind. " In Jon Crylen <jon.crylen@magnapubs.com> (Ed.), No. Madison WI: Teaching Professor. https://www.teach...
• Lovern, S. (2018). Barriers to transformative learning in undergraduate research: Helping student researchers to embrace the hurdles. In John tagg, Jeanetta Sims, Ed Cunliff (Ed.), (2 ed., vol. 5, pp. 28-35). Mequon: Journal of Transformative Learning.

Presentations

• Lovern, S. (2024). Getting students to be “Wimpy Wimpy Wimpy:”: Weekend Assignment for Key Concepts in an Anatomy and Physiology Course. Oral Presentation. ACUBE 68th Annual Meeting. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
• Lovern, S. & Saleska, T. (2023). Teaching A&P with the Brain in Mind: Examples and Strategies. Oral Presentation. HAPS Central Regional Meeting. Madison, WI.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S. (2023). Teaching Science with the Brain in "Mind". Oral Presentation. Concordia Summit for Lutheran Teachers. 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. Mequon WI.
• Lovern, S. (2023). Use of a Vocation Assignment in a Human Anatomy and Physiology Course. Poster. 37th HAPS Annual Conference. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• 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.

Research Interests

• Science of Teaching and Learning
• Aquatic Physiology

Teaching Interests

• Physiology
• Anatomy

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 identification. Mass 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 Election. (1 ed., vol. 5). Social Media and Society. https://journals....

Research Interests

• Social media
• Civic engagement

Teaching Interests

• Journalism
• Social Media

Education

• MS - Art Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (2021)
• BA - Illustration , Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (1983)

Research Interests

• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Web and Small Business Marketing

Teaching Interests

• Graphic Design for Social Media, Video, Course Creation and Other Digital Mediums
• Graphic Design Software and Current Trends

Education

• Ph D - Cybersecurity Leadership, Capitol Technology University (2023)

Research Interests

• Graph Theory
• Cybersecurity

Teaching Interests

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence

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. (2022). "Music Ensemble Matters. " In Ella Wilcox (Ed.), No. Washington, D.C.-National Association for Music Education: Teaching Music.
• Menchaca, L. Music Teachers Must Speak in "their language". In Ellen Wilcox (Ed.), (pp. 4). Mequon: National Association for Music Education.

Presentations

• Menchaca, L. (2022). Reimagining the College Liberal Arts Orchestra . Keynote/Plenary Address. National Conference 2020 . University of Louisville.

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. "A Lived Dialectic: The Existential Arguments of The Pilgrim's Regress. " In David Baggett and Marybeth Baggett (Ed.), The Routledge Companion to C. S. Lewis. New York: Routledge.
• Menuge, A. (2024). "Lutheran Social Ethics: Two Modes of Providence and the Battle for Office. " In Timothy Hartwig, Nicholas Proksch, and Timothy Schmeling (Ed.), 2023 Bjarne Wollan Teigen Reformation Lectures: Lutheran Ethics. (1 ed., vol. 64, pp. 45-63). Mankato, MN: Lutheran Synod Quarterly. https://www.luthe...
• Menuge, A. (2024). Conscience and Rights. In Barry Bussey and Angus Menuge (Ed.), (pp. 268 Pages). https://store.lex...
• Menuge, A. (2024). "Causation, Ceaturely and Divine: Some Metaphysical Issues. " In Greg Ganssle (guest editor), Ross Inman (journal editor) (Ed.), Symposium on Divine Causation. (2 ed., vol. 25, pp. 221-229). La Mirada, CA: Philosophia Christi.
• Menuge, A. & Miller, D. (2023). "Public Policy in Crisis: When may the Government Override Rights of Conscience?. " In Barry Bussey and Angus Menuge (Ed.), Supreme Court [Canada] Law Review, 2nd Series. (vol. 113, pp. 123-151). LexisNexis Canada. https://store.lex...

Presentations

• Menuge, A. (2024). AI, Transhumanism, and Dignity. Keynote/Plenary Address. 2024 Minnesota State Pastors Conference. Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN.
• Menuge, A. (2024). We are not Just Computers. Keynote/Plenary Address. 2024 Minnesota State Pastors Conference. Gull Lake, Brainerd MN.
• Menuge, A. (2023). Nominalism, Dignity, and the New Dignity Jurisprudence: A Panel Paper on R. Scott Smith's Exposing the Roots of Constructivism: Nominalism and the Ontology of Knowledge. Paper. Evangelical Philosophical Society. San Antonio, TX.
• Menuge, A. (2023). Consciousness, Love, and the Trinity. Paper. Evangelical Philosophical Society National Meeting. San Antonio, TX.
• Menuge, A. (2023). Lutheran Social Ethics. Keynote/Plenary Address. Lutheran Ethics. Mankato, MN.

Research Interests

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Law

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

• Mobley, S. (2021). (Book Review) Mariken Teeuwen and Irene van Renswoude, eds., The Annotated Book in the Early Middle Ages: Practices of Reading and Writing . (2 (Summer) ed., vol. LII, pp. 441-443). Sixteenth Century Journal.
• Harries, B. & Mobley, S. (2021). Shared Inquiry and (A)Synchronicity: Online Learning in a Freshman Humanities Class. In Whitney Leeson (Ed.), (S01 ed., vol. 51). Sixteenth Century Studies.
• Mobley, S. (2019). Craig Harline, A World Ablaze: The Rise of Martin Luther and the Birth of the Reformation (Book Review). In Mary Jane Haemig (Ed.), (2 ed., vol. 33, pp. 213-214). The Lutheran Quarterly .

Presentations

• Mobley, S. (2024). Promises, Promises: Negotiating the Jesuit College at Ingolstadt, 1552-1554. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• Mobley, S. (2024). “The Lutheran Liberal Arts: From Wittenberg to Concordia” . Oral Presentation. SAS Learn Together series.
• Mobley, S. (2023). “De causa collegii Ingolstadii instituendi: The Society of Jesus and the Dukes of Bavaria Negotiate Education” . Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
• Mobley, S. (2021). Confession and Curriculum: State School Ordinances in Württemberg (1559) and Bavaria (1569) . Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. San Diego, CA.
• Mobley, S. (2019). Mandating Education: State School Ordinances in Württemberg (1559) and Bavaria (1569). Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies. St. Louis, MO.

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)

Contributions

• Moldenhauer, A. Review of Rittgers, Ron. A Widower's Lament.. (pp. 2). Fides et Historia.
• Moldenhauer, A. (2023). A Lutheran Perspective on the Filioque. (2 ed., vol. 87, pp. 151-172). Fort Wayne, IN: Concordia Theological Quarterly. http://www.ctsfw....
• Moldenhauer, A. (2023). Review of Jc Beall, The Contradictory Christ. (pp. 2). American Academy of Religion: Reading Religion. https://readingre...
• Moldenhauer, A. (2022). "The Reformation. " In Michael Haykin (Ed.), The Essential Lexham Dictionary of Church History. (pp. 4). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press. https://lexhampre...

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 Candidate. Journal of Lutheran Ethics.

Research Interests

• Religion and Politics
• Public Policy - Science

Teaching Interests

• American Government
• Political Theory

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 Disease. (vol. 00, pp. 1-4). 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

• Ph D - Physiology and Translational Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin (2019)
• BS - Biology, Wisconsin Lutheran College (2007)
• Commissioned Minister of Religion, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (2023)

Contributions

• Singh, V., Adam, R., Paterson, M. & Kriegel, A. (2025). Vacuole membrane protein 1 and acute response to renal ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion. Physiological Genomics. https://doi.org/1...
• Ilatovskaya, D., Levchenko, V., Winsor, K., Blass, G., Spires, D., Sarsenova, E., Polina, I., Zietara, A., Paterson, M., Kriegel, A. & Staruschenko, A. (2022). Effects of Elevation of ANP and Its Deficiency on Cardiorenal Function. JCI Insight. https://insight.j...
• 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 Insufficiency. Kidney 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 Disease. (6 ed., vol. 96, pp. 1332-1345). 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 preconditioning. (vol. 115, pp. 168-178). Cardiovascular Research. https://pubmed.nc...

Presentations

• Paterson, M. (2024). "I Am a Body". Oral Presentation. Higher Things 2024: Who Am I. Concordia University Wisconsin; Mequon, WI.

Teaching Interests

• Human Physiology
• Lutheran Theology and the Philosophy of Science

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

• United States history
• Cultural history

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

• Pickett, R. (2025). Sowing Seeds of Strength: Using Interdisciplinary Service-Learning to Enhance the Academic Experience. Poster. Wisconsin Interdisciplinary Research Symposium. Mequon, WI.
• Pickett-Metz, R., Griskell, H., Sipone, V. & Lewis, E., (2022). Unfriending the apps? Examining social media usage and college students’ mental health. Poster. Alverno College Mental Health Summit.
• Pickett, R., VanLaningham, E. & Bateman, G., (2022). Stories of Faculty Engagement with Vocational Exploration. Oral Presentation. NetVUE Regional Conference. De Pere, WI.
• 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.

Research Interests

• College Student Development
• Vocational Psychology

Teaching Interests

• Various Topics in Counseling Psychology
• Adolescent Development

Education

• Ph D - Australian Catholic University (2025)
• Australian Lutheran College (2010)
• University of Divinity (2018)
• Classical Studies, University of Melbourne (2004)
• English, Latin, Economics, Monash University (2003)
• Historical Theology, Concordia Seminary (2017)

Contributions

• Pietsch, T. (2026). Mapping a Spiritual Exodus: The Structure of St Cyril of Alexandria’s De adoratione. Leuven: Studia Patristica.
• Pietsch, T. (2024). "In Crisis, in Christ: Present and Future Contours of Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue. " In Joshua Pfeiffer and Thomas Pietsch (Ed.), Shepherding the Flock of God: Essays in Honour of Andrew K. Pfeiffer. Tarrington, Victoria: Kairos Publishing House. https://www.lulu....
• Pietsch, T. (2024). Shepherding the Flock of God: Essays in Honour of Andrew K. Pfeiffer. In Joshua Pfeiffer and Thomas Pietsch (Ed.), Tarrington, Victoria: Kairos Publishing House. https://www.lulu....
• Pietsch, T. (2023). St Theodore the Studite’s Letter of Consolation. (vol. 2). Adelaide, South Australia: Agony. https://www.agony...
• Pietsch, T. (2023). St Cyril of Alexandria and the mysteries of Isis in De Adoratione. (vol. 74.4, pp. 703-19). Cambridge: Journal of Ecclesiastical History. https://www.cambr...

Presentations

• Pietsch, T. (2025). The Lutheran Church of Australia and the Ordination of Women. Lecture. Concordia Pastors' Conference.
• Pietsch, T. (2024). Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue: Present and Future Contours. Keynote/Plenary Address. Barry Nunn Memorial Oration, Corpus Christi Seminary. Melbourne, Australia.

Research Interests

• Cyril of Alexandria
• Contemporary Theology

Teaching Interests

• Historical Theology

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. & Sipone, V. (2023). "Undocumented students in college: Examining the obstacles to higher education and how Christian universities can help. "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Christian Universities: An Ecological Perspective.
• Griskell, H. & Sipone, V. (2023). "Undocumented students in college: Examining the obstacles to higher education and how Christian universities can help.. "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Christian Universities: An Ecological Perspective..
• Griskell, H. & Gámez, P. (2022). Early-adolescent Dual Language Learners’ reading comprehension: Influences of teacher questions and language-efficacy. Developmental Psychology.
• 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.

Presentations

• Griskell, H. & Gamez, P. (2023). Language-efficacy and High-quality Classroom Discussion Practices as Predictors of Dual Language Learners’ Reading Comprehension. Poster. American Educational Research Association. Chicago.
• Pickett-Metz, R., Griskell, H., Sipone, V. & Lewis, E., (2022). Unfriending the apps? Examining social media usage and college students’ mental health. Poster. Alverno College Mental Health Summit.
• 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.

Research Interests

• Language development
• Bilingualism

Teaching Interests

• Child Development
• Lifespan Development

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. " In Jon Crylen <jon.crylen@magnapubs.com> (Ed.), No. Madison WI: Teaching Professor. https://www.teach...

Presentations

• Lovern, S. & Saleska, T. (2023). Teaching A&P with the Brain in Mind: Examples and Strategies. Oral Presentation. HAPS Central Regional Meeting. Madison, WI.
• Saleska, T. & Lovern, S. (2023). Teaching Science with the Brain in "Mind". Oral Presentation. Concordia Summit for Lutheran Teachers. 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. Mequon WI.
• 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.

Research Interests

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

Teaching Interests

• Biology
• Curriculum and Methods of Science Teaching

Education

• Ph D - Philosophy, University of Illinois Chicago (2025)
• MA - Philosophy, University of Illinois Chicago (2019)
• BA - Great Ideas, Carthage College (2016)

Research Interests

• German Idealism
• Aesthetics

Teaching Interests

• Moral philosophy
• History of philosophy (ancient and modern)

Education

• Ph D - Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin (2011)
• All coursework complete on May 24, 2019, LCMS (2019)

Presentations

• Moore, H., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Colonizing Farmed Walleye with Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producing Bacteria. . Oral Presentation. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.
• Mikkelson, N., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Identification and Isolation of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producting Bacteria from Walleye. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.
• Ball, P., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2023). Omega-3 Fatty Acid Synthesis in Bacterial Isolates of Walleye Gastrointestinal Tracts. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Education

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

Research Interests

• Art
• Glass

Teaching Interests

• Ceramics
• Art

Education

• Ph D - Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2021)
• MS - Kinesiology, Illinois State University (2008)
• BA - Athletic Training , Hope College (2004)

Contributions

• Sigmund, K., Ebersole , K., Huddleston, W., Hoeger Bement, M. & Earl-Boehm, J. (2025). Pain is Modulated Differently Between Females With and Without Patellofemoral Pain: Factors Related to Sensitization. In Jay Hertel, J. Ty Hopkins (Ed.), (2 ed., vol. 60, pp. 125-133). St. Louis, MO: Journal of Athletic Training. https://doi.org/1...
• Sigmund, K., Earl-Boehm, J. & Hoeger Bement, M. (2021). Exploring the pain in patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis examining signs of central sensitization. In Jay Hertel (Ed.), (8 ed., vol. 56, pp. 887-901). St. Louis, MO: Journal of Athletic Training.
• Sigmund, K. & Earl-Boehm, J. (2020). Force and EMG comparison between a weight-bearing clinical assessment of hip strength assessment and non-weightbearing tasks. In Matthew Kutz (Ed.), (Fall ed., pp. 15). Bowling Green, OH: Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences.

Presentations

• Sigmund, K. (2025). Such a Pain: Rethinking Pain Assessment and the Impact of Pain on Treatment Strategy. Keynote/Plenary Address. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association 50th Annual Annual Meeting and Symposia. Oshkosh, WI.
• Sigmund, K. & Frey-Law, L. (2023). Should Pain Be Your Guide?: Clinical Reasoning Guided by Theory and Biopsychosocial Factors. Keynote/Plenary Address. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium. Wheeling, IL.
• Sigmund, K. & Thorpe, J. (2022). New Perspectives on Patellofemoral Pain: Exploring Pain Characteristics, Self-Reported Function, and Symptom Severity. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Clinical Symposium. Stevens Point, WI.
• Sigmund, K., Ebersole, K., Huddleston, W., Hoeger Bement, M. & Earl-Boehm, J., (2022). Females with centrally sensitized patellofemoral pain exhibit delayed muscle function but not altered kinematics . Oral Presentation. Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Clinical Symposium. Wheeling, IL.
• 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.

Research Interests

• Biopsychosocial aspects of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions
• Effects of pain sensitization on motor function and biomechanics

Teaching Interests

• Biomechanics
• Motor Development

Education

• Ph D - Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2023)
• MBA - Business Administration , Concordia University Wisconsin (2026)
• BA - Theatre Directing , Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica "Silvio D'Amico" (2014)
• BS - Humanities, Universita' degli Study "La Sapienza" (2010)
• Museum Studies , University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2023)

Contributions

• Lawson, C., Sipone, V. & Harris , E. Accentuate the negative?: Children’s expectations about sample selection govern their inductive generalizations of positive and negative evidence.. Austin, TX: 44th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society.
• Griskell, H. & Sipone, V. (2023). "Undocumented students in college: Examining the obstacles to higher education and how Christian universities can help.. "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Christian Universities: An Ecological Perspective..

Presentations

• Schmitz, M. & Sipone, V. (2024). Harnessing Digital Tools to Enhance Learning and Productivity . Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Summit. Mequon, WI .
• Sipone, V. & Schmitz, M. (2024). Scholarly Superpowers: Discovering (and Leveraging!) Your VIA Strengths . Oral Presentation. CUW Faculty Summit. Mequon, WI .
• Sipone, V. & Lewis , E. (2023). The Impact of Idiosyncratic Information on Children’s Attitudes and Biophilic Inclinations toward Animals. Poster. SRCD 2023 Biennial Meeting. Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Pickett-Metz, R., Griskell, H., Sipone, V. & Lewis, E., (2022). Unfriending the apps? Examining social media usage and college students’ mental health. Poster. Alverno College Mental Health Summit.

Research Interests

• Relationships between humans and non-human animals
• Fostering conservation behaviors and pro-environmental stewardship

Teaching Interests

• Social Psychology
• General Psychology

Education

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

Contributions

• Soenksen, J. (2013). "Interpreting the Speaker of the Text: Homeric Scholarship and the Fathers and Luther on Psalms. "Ad Fontes Witebergenses .

Presentations

• Soenksen, J. (2022). Now and Then: Luther’s Critique of Jewish and Traditional Christian Exegesis in His Minor Prophets Lectures . Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference . Minneapolis.
• Soenksen, J. (2022). The Mountain and the Messiah: Modern and Patristic Exegesis of Micah 4:1—4 and 5:2—4 (MT 5:1—3). Paper. Concordia Seminary Theological Symposium. St. Louis .

Education

• Ph D - Behavioral Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2022)
• BS - Biology, Bethel College (2003)

Research Interests

• Animal Behavior
• Mating behaviors

Teaching Interests

• Ecology
• Environmental Science

Education

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

Presentations

• Weber, P. & Speck, J. (2025). Effects of pH Enviornmental Stressors on Antibiotic Production. Oral Presentation. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Researech Conference. Wisconsin Lutheran College.
• Moore, H. & Speck, J. (2024). Discovery of Novel Antibiotic-producing Bacteria: Bacillus toyogensis and Bacillus mobilis. Poster. Tiny Earth in Titletown Symposium . Green Bay, WI.
• Weber, P. & Speck, J. (2024). From Soil to Solution: Marchland Bacteria's Rise Against Antibiotic Resistance. Poster. Tiny Earth in Titletown Symposium . Green Bay, WI.
• Moore, H., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Colonizing Farmed Walleye with Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producing Bacteria. . Oral Presentation. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.
• Mikkelson, N., Speck, J., Schmitz, M. & McGraw, J., (2024). Identification and Isolation of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Producting Bacteria from Walleye. Poster. Milwaukee-area Undergraduate Biological Research Conference. Concordia Center Environmental Stewardship.

Research Interests

• Role of sulfur metabolism in effective plant-microbe interactions

Teaching Interests

• Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology

Education

• MM - Organ and Church Music, Indiana University (2006)
• DMA - Organ Performance, University of Oklahoma (2013)
• BA - Parish Music, Concordia University Wisconsin (2004)

Education

• D Min - Transformational Leadership, Ashland University/University of Windsor (2007)
• M Div - Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary (1992)
• BA - Theological Languages, Concordia College (1988)
• Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary (1995)

Education

• Ph D - Computer Science, University of the Cumberlands (2025)
• MS - IT, Concordia University (2019)
• BA - Elem. Education/ Music, Lakeland University (2007)

Education

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

Contributions

• Thompson, D. (2019). Science and the Church Militant. Athanatos 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

• Lally, E., Thorpe, J., Ericksen, H. & Earl-Boehm, J. (2022). Reliability and criterion validity of two-dimensional movement assessments in those with patellofemoral pain. (vol. 58, pp. 134-140). Physical Therapy in Sport. https://doi.org/1...
• Thorpe, J., Oblak, P. & Earl-Boehm, J. The influence of step direction and step height on lower extremity kinematics during step-downs. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care.
• Thorpe, J. & Ebersole, K. (2008). Unilateral Balance Performance in Female Collegiate Soccer Athletes. (5 ed., vol. 22, pp. 1429-33). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Presentations

• Earl-Boehm, J., Thorpe, J., Huddleston, W. & Bazett-Jones, D., (2025). Exploring the Relationships Between Lower Extremity Strength, Biomechanics, and Perceptions of Pain and Function in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Spring Symposium . Oshkosh, WI.
• Verdegan, R., Thorpe, J. & Liesener, K., (2025). Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulation Manikin for Teaching Cardiac Sounds in Athletic Training. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Spring Symposium. Oshkosh, WI.
• Thorpe, J. (2022). Injury Characteristics & Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Perceptions of Pain and Function in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain . Poster. National Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Meeting & Symposium. Philadelphia, PA.
• Sigmund, K. & Thorpe, J. (2022). New Perspectives on Patellofemoral Pain: Exploring Pain Characteristics, Self-Reported Function, and Symptom Severity. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Clinical Symposium. Stevens Point, WI.
• Thorpe, J. (2019). The Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain in the Community. Oral Presentation. 6th International Patellofemoral Research Retreat. Milwaukee, WI.

Research Interests

• Patellofemoral Pain
• Movement Retraining

Teaching Interests

• Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
• Research Methods

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)

Contributions

• Lovern, S. & VanHart, R. (2022). Impact of Oxytetracycline exposure on the digestive system microbiota of Daphnia magna . San Francisco, California: PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/1...

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 Laboratory. In Tom Holme (Ed.), (10 ed., vol. 97, pp. 3835-3838). 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)

Presentations

• Verdegan, R., Thorpe, J. & Liesener, K., (2025). Utilizing a High-Fidelity Simulation Manikin for Teaching Cardiac Sounds in Athletic Training. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Athletic Trainers' Association Annual Spring Symposium. Oshkosh, WI.

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)
• Commissioned Minister of Religion, Concordia University Wisconsin (2023)

Research Interests

• Gravitational Waves
• LIGO Calibration

Teaching Interests

• Christ-centered teaching
• Upper-level undergraduate physics courses

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)

Presentations

• Wahl, R. (2023). "COMPUTER ANIMATION: AN ANALYSIS ON BALANCING ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS". Paper. International Conference on Life Sciences, Engineering, and Technology. Denver Colorado.

Research Interests

• Computer Animation Rendering
• Cyber Security

Teaching Interests

• Cybersecurity
• Databases

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

• Walz, J. (2023). "Jimmy Carter and the Politics of Faith . " In Mark J. Rozell and Gleaves Whitney (Ed.), Religion and the American Presidency, Fourth Edition . (pp. 171-188). Cham: Palgrave MacMillan.
• Montreal, S. & Walz, J. (2007). Lutheran Pastors and Politics. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.

Presentations

• Walz, J. & Thompson , W. (2024). Religiosity, Media Use, and Political Engagement During the 2020 and 2022 Campaigns: A View from a Christian Campus. Paper. 12th Henry Symposium on Religion and Politics . Grand Rapids, Michigan.
• Walz, J. & Thompson, W. (2023). Religiosity, Media Use, and Political Engagement During the 2022 Campaign: View from a Christian Campus. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Sociological Association Annual Convention. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Research Interests

• Religion and Politics
• LCMS Clergy and Public Life

Teaching Interests

• American Government
• Religion and Politics

Education

• MM - Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota (2008)
• DMA - Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota (2010)
• BA - Vocal Performance, Luther College (2006)

Contributions

• Ware Carlton, R. (2013). The Use of Science and Imagery in the Voice Studio - A Survey of Voice Teachers in the United States and Canada. (4 ed., vol. 69, pp. 413-417). Jacksonville, FL: Journal of Singing.

Presentations

• Ware Carlton, R. (2024). Using Market Data to Prioritize Programs. Oral Presentation. University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) National Conference. Washington, D.C. .
• Ware Carlton, R. (2022). Freeing Yourself (And Your Students!) from Performance Anxiety . Oral Presentation. Sheboygan, WI.
• Ware Carlton, R. (2020). Freeing Yourself (And Your Student!) from Performance Anxiety . Lecture. Wisconsin Music Educators Association Annual Convention . Madison, WI.
• Ware Carlton, R. (2020). Being at Balance: Body Mapping for Music Educators. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Music Educators Association, Annual Convention. Madison, WI.
• Ware Carlton, R. (2019). Approaching Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries: Music & Place - Fin-de-siecle in Paris & Vienna. Lecture. Manitowoc, WI.

Teaching Interests

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Vocal Performance

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 More. (pp. 333). Aurochs 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)

Contributions

• Young, M. (2021). On the need for a thoughtful distinctively Lutheran perspective on creation. (3 ed., vol. XXX, pp. 35-40). Fort Wayne, IN: Logia.
• Young, M. (2021). The Science Behind Genotype, Contributor and Lead Editor of booklet that accompanies the board game Genotype. St. Louis, MO: Genius Games.
• Soper, R. & Young, M. (2015). "Methodological Cohesion in the Biological Sciences and Lutheran Theology. " In Scott A. Ashmon (Ed.), The Idea and Practice of a Christian University. St. Louis, MO: CPH.

Research Interests

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

Teaching Interests

• Genetics
• CCE 1040

Education

• DMus - Music History, Ball State University (1984)
• MA - Music Literature, Long Island University (1974)

Contributions

• Braun, W. (2016). "Lutheran Passions settings in America in Response to the Liturgical Reforms of the 20th Century. "Journal of the Lutheran Historical Conference.
• Braun, W. (2010). "Robert Schumann’s A Cappella Choral Works. "America Choral Review.
• Braun, W. Contributed articles in this book on the terms: American Lutheran Church Music, Anthem, Canonical Hours, Choral Music History, Motet, Passions and Service. Concordia Publishing House.

Research Interests

• History of Passion Music
• Music of Michael Praetorius
• Music of the Early Baroque

Teaching Interests

• Music History
• Music Theory
• Mathematics

Education

• Ph D - English Literature, Marquette University (2023)
• MA - English Literature, Marquette University (2015)
• BA - English Literature, Michigan State University (2006)

Research Interests

• Gothic fiction. I specialize in the gothic in the 19th century.
• Book history. I have studied the history of books at the Rare Book School and the Bodleian.
• Fantastic fiction. I'm interested in the ways gothic fiction has been incorporated in recent hybridized genres.

Teaching Interests

• Rhetorical pedagogy. I work with students' writing to help them frame ideas clearly while expressing themselves and demonstrating their capacity to create new knowledge.
• Anti-racism and linguistic justice in the English classroom. I recognize every student's right to their own language, and believe there are many ways to speak English.
• Andragogy. I'm interested in how adults learn differently from teenagers and children.

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

• MM - Vocal Performance, New England Conservatory of Music (1990)
• BS - Vocal Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia (1987)

Teaching Interests

• Teaching voice - I love to help young singers discover there true vocal sound and capabilities.
• I enjoy teaching young musicians how to teach other people about the voice and singing.

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

• M Div - Theology, Concordia Seminary–St. Louis (2013)
• MS - Family and Child Studies, Miami University (2006)

Contributions

• Hennon, C., Peterson, G. & Polzin, L. (2006). Families of Mexican heritage living in the United States: Family life education and other resources for managing parental stress.

Presentations

• Polzin, L. (2021). Law and Gospel: Using Walther’s distinction in everyday life.. Lecture. Weidner Institute. https://www.justandsinner.org/about.html.
• Polzin, L. (2015). Vocation and men. Paper. Just and Sinner Conference. Faith Lutheran Church, Watseka, IL.
• Polzin, L. (2012). Shine like stars: Christian life as vocation. Oral Presentation. Wentzville Circuit Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Trinity Lutheran Church, Troy, MO.
• Polzin, L., Hennon, C., Bush, K. & Slotten, C., (2007). Operationalizing family religiosity: A practical definition. Paper. National Council on Family Relations. Pittsburgh, PA.

Research Interests

• The Resurrection of Christ
• The Resurrection of All Humanity
• Church History, 17th Century Lutheran Theologians

Teaching Interests

• Systematics
• Church History
• Practical Theology

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

• 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