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

• Analytical Chemistry
• Inorganic 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. & 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.
• 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 simulations. (vol. 119, pp. 12-17). Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy.

Presentations

• 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....
• McGraw, J., Bichler, K. & Cherney, M. The Relative Role of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 in Eplerenone Metabolism. Mequon.

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)

Research Interests

• Community Music

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 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. (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. (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.
• Doebele, A. (2019). Better Communication Through Conducting, Part 1. In Allison Schweitzer (Ed.), (2 ed., pp. 5-6). Valparaiso, IN: In Tempo.
• Doebele, A. (2019). Choral Review: Haydn Stabat Mater. In Kevin Dibble (Ed.), (8 ed., vol. 59, pp. 96-97). Oklahoma City, OK: Choral Journal.

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 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. & 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 - 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. Combinatorial genetics reveals the Dock1-Rac2 axis as a potential target for the treatment of NPM1;Cohesin mutated AML. In Georg Kaimann (Ed.), Leukemia.
• 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 - Applied Mathematics, University of Texas at Dallas (2020)
• MOT - Industrial Mathematics, Federal University of Technology Akure (2012)
• MS - Mathematics, University of Texas at Dallas (2019)
• BS - Industrial Mathematics, Federal University of Technology Akure (2007)

Research Interests

• Differential Equation
• Bayesian Statistics and Uncertainty Quantification

Teaching Interests

• Mathematics
• Statistics

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. (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.
• German, B. (2018). "Sola Scriptura in Luther's Translations". (3-4 ed., vol. 82, pp. 197-212). Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• German, B. (2018). Chapel Sermon - Jer. 15:15-21. (1 ed., vol. 5, pp. 89-92). Mequon, WI: Concordia Theological Journal.

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. (2022). Early-adolescent Dual Language Learners’ reading comprehension: Influences of teacher questions and language-efficacy. Developmental Psychology.
• Griskell, H. & Sipone, V. "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. & 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. & 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 - 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. (2022). "Speaking for the Dead: Deciphering Corpses in Early Modern Drama. " In William Engel and Grant Williams (Ed.), The Shakespearean Death Arts: Hamlet Among the Tombs. (pp. 49-65). London: Palgrave.
• 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.
• Harries, B. & Moore, G. (2021). Undergraduate Archival Research in Early Modern Studies: Digital Possibilities for Small Colleges and Universities . (vol. 7). Arlington, TX: Early Modern Studies Journal.
• Harries, B. (2019). The Fall of Mediterranean Rome in Titus Andronicus. In Susan Shapiro (Ed.), 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. " In Kristie Bixby (Ed.), Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching. (2 ed., vol. 25, pp. 12). 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. (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...
• Horgan, J. (2020). "St. Anthony's Fire. "Ancient History Encyclopedia. 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.

Presentations

• Horgan, J. (2022). Human Zoos: Invention of the "Savage". Lecture. Milwaukee, WI.
• Horgan, J. (2022). The Wisdom of Dr. Seuss. Lecture. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Horgan, J. (2022). What Are You So Scared of? Saber-Toothed Cats, Snakes & Carnivorous Kangaroos. Lecture. Greenfield, Wisconsin.
• Horgan, J. (2022). Animals and Humans: A Brief History. Lecture. Greenfield, WI.
• Horgan, J. (2022). The Last Supper: The World's Most Famous Dinner Party. Oral Presentation. 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

• Graph Theory and Application
• Application of Linear Algebra

Teaching Interests

• Calculus
• Linear Algebra

Education

• EDD - In progress: Leadership, Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI), 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. (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,
• Mycology - as acsubject matter for art to increase appreciation of the natural wirld

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. 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

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

Contributions

• Lane, J. (2022). Pastor Craft: Essays and Sermons. By John T. Pless. Irvine, CA: New Reformation Publications, 2020. 539. . (2 ed., vol. 86, pp. 177-178). Fort Wayne, IN: Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• Lane, J. (2022). Philologia Sacra und Auslegung der Heiligen Schrift: Studien zum Werk des lutherischen Barocktheologen Salomon Glassius (1593-1656). By Armin Wnez. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2020. 894pp. . (2 ed., vol. 86, pp. 180-183). Fort Wayne, IN: Concordia Theological Quarterly.
• Lane, J. (2019). "Sanctification as Divine Order or Divine Gift? Simon Musaeus (1521-1576) and Simon Pauli (1531-1591) on New Obedience. " In Joshua C. Miller, John T. Pless, and Roland Ziegler (Ed.), Promising Faith for a Ruptured Age: An English-Speaking Appreciation of Oswald Bayer. (pp. 66-93). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.
• Lane, J. (2019). "Christianity. " In Wayne Palmer (Ed.), The Christian Difference. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House.
• Lane, J. (2018). "Luther's Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching. " In Lutz Danneberg (Ed.), Historia Hermeneutica Series Studia. (vol. 16, pp. 252). Berlin: De Gruyter. https://www.degru...

Presentations

• Lane, J. (2021). The Soteriological Interpretation of the Creation of Woman in the Sixteenth Century. Paper. Sixteenth Century Society and Conference. San Diego, CA.

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 - Experimental Psychology, Texas A&M University (2022)
• BS - Psychology, National Research University - Higher School of Economics (2013)

Contributions

• Razavi, M., , V., Yamauchi, T., Leontyev, A., Longmire-Monford, S. & Orr, J. (2021). OpenSync: An open-source platform for synchronizing multiple measures in neuroscience experiments. Journal of Neuroscience Methods.
• Leontyev, A. & Yamauchi, T. (2021). Discerning mouse trajectory features with the drift diffu- sion model. Cognitive Science.
• Leontyev, A. & , T. (2019). Mouse movement measures enhance the stop-signal task in adult adhd assessment. PLOS One.
• Leontyev, A., Sun, S., Wolfe, M. & Yamauchi, T. (2018). Augmented go/no-go task: Mouse cursor motion measures improve adhd symptom assessment in healthy college students. Frontiers in Psychology.
• Yamauchi, T., Leontyev, A. & Wolfe, M. (2017). Choice reaching trajectory analysis as essential behavioral measures for psychological science. Insights in Psychology.

Research Interests

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mind Wandering

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
• 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. (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, 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...

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

• 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 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

• Social Media
• Political Communication

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. (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. (2022). ""Divine Sustaining Causes and the Mind-Body Problem.". " In Greg Gannsle (Ed.), Divine Causation: Essays in Philosophical Theology. (pp. 196-212). New York: Routledge.
• Menuge, A. (2022). "Christianity is Anti-Intellectual. "Objections Overruled II: Answering Objections Against Christianity. (pp. 17-24). Issues Etc.
• Menuge, A. (2022). "A Lutheran Critique of Autonomous Reason. " In Aaron Moldenhauer (Ed.), Lutherans and Philosophy. (31, no. 2 ed., pp. 17-26). Logia: A Journal of Lutheran Theology.
• Menuge, A. (2021). Making the Case Against Scientism. In Aaron Moldenhauer (Ed.), (Volume 30, no. 3 ed., pp. 27-34). Logia: A Journal of Lutheran Theology.
• Menuge, A. "The First Commandment and Apologetics. " In John Pless et al (Ed.), Martin Luther's Large Catechism with Annotations and Essays.

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

• 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. (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.
• 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.

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 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

• 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

• 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...
• Paterson, M. & Kriegel, A. (2017). MiR-146a/b: a family with shared seeds and different roots. Physiological Genomics. https://www.ncbi....

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

• 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.
• 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 Hypochromism. (11 ed., vol. 97, pp. 4179-4183). Journal of Chemical Education. https://doi.org/1...
• Potratz, J. (2018). Making Enzyme Kinetics Dynamic via Simulation Software. (3 ed., vol. 95, pp. 482-486). 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.. (10 ed., vol. 12). 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.. (11 ed., vol. 19, pp. 1497-509). RNA (New York, N.Y.).
• Potratz, J. & Russell, R. (2012). RNA catalysis as a probe for chaperone activity of DEAD-box helicases.. (vol. 511, pp. 111-30). Methods 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. " In Jon Crylen <jon.crylen@magnapubs.com> (Ed.), 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

• Ph D - Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin (2011)
• 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

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

Contributions

• 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. & 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.
• 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
• Effects of pain sensitization on motor function and biomechanics

Teaching Interests

• Biomechanics
• Motor Development

Presentations

• 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 - 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)

Presentations

• Wardenburg, C., Olson Hartwig, O. & Speck, J., (2022). Complete Genome Sequence of a New Genus of β-Proteobacteria Isolated from Solanum tuberosum Baby Potatoes. Poster. UW-System Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly & Creative Activity. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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

• 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 - 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 Era. (1 ed., vol. 2). The Planetary Science Journal. https://iopscienc...
• Luchsinger, K., Chanover, N. & Strycker, P. (2021). Water Within a Permanently Shadowed Lunar Crater: Further LCROSS Modeling and Analysis. (vol. 354). Icarus. 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 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

• 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.
• 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.

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)

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)

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. (2022). "Gene Editing: A Violation of Human Dignity?. " In Aaron Moldenhauer (Ed.), Human Dignity. (3 ed., vol. 31). Northville, SD: LOGIA: A Journal of Lutheran Theology. https://logia.org/
• Voss, K. (2022). "Ethics Education Is Vital!. " In Aaron Moldenhauer (Ed.), Lutherans and Philosophy. (2 ed., vol. 31). Northville, SD: LOGIA: A Journal of Lutheran Theology. https://logia.org/
• 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).. In Theodore Hopkins and Scott Yakimow (Ed.), (1 ed., vol. 7, pp. 96-98). Ann Arbor, MI: Concordia Theological Journal. https://www.cuaa....
• Voss, K. & Tiews, C. (2017). The Reformation Tour of a Lifetime. In Rachel Bomberger (Ed.), (10 ed., vol. 136, pp. 8-9, 27). St. Louis, MO, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod: Lutheran Witness.

Presentations

• Voss, K. (2021). "What the HEK? Vaccine Reluctance and the Development of COVID-19 Vaccines from Aborted Fetal Cells". Oral Presentation. 2021 EPS Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX.
• 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.

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 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 140

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

• 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