In Class: Identity Explorer
I teach graduate students in our writing program, and I teach literature and cultural studies courses, as well as creative writing, to undergraduates. One of my courses is on slavery
In Class: Ethical Strategist
I teach a required undergraduate class in business dynamics. Students engage in a complex, very cool computer simulation, running one of six companies making sensors and all competing against each
In Class: River Runner
I am a geomorphologist by training. I study how rivers are natural agents of erosion and deposition on our planet. Earth is unique because of its large amount of surface water.
In Class: Middle Ager
The Middle Ages covers at least a thousand years. It’s a huge period of time, and a lot is happening—knights in shining armor and chivalry and cathedrals, but also disease
In Class: Data Driven
Five years ago, no one really knew what data science was. Now, the buzz is it’s where all the new jobs are. I teach Data Science Discovery, a freshman-level course,
In Class: Royal Thespian
I teach acting. Beginning acting, contemporary scene work, classical plays. I regard teaching as my life’s calling—helping my students to find their own voice. Because getting a degree in theatre
In Class: Slavic Speaker
Like most Ukrainians, I am bilingual. I teach both Ukrainian and Russian. Slavic languages are probably not as difficult to learn as languages like Chinese and Arabic, but they are
In Class: Cloud Rider
A lot of us in atmospheric sciences had early experiences that got us thinking about the weather. I grew up in southern Indiana in an agrarian environment. I was terrified
In Class: Faith Watcher
I research, write and teach about violence and war and how they intersect with religion in American history. My courses are generally on the religious history of the U.S. from
In Class: Student Counselor
I teach master’s and doctoral students in our graduate programs in higher education and diversity and equity. Many of the master’s students in higher education are interested in being student
