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Steven Benham Professor Emeritus Email: benhamsr@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Geology, Indiana University, 1979 M.A., Geology, Indiana University, 1971 B.S., Geology, Washington State University, 1968 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Stratigraphy Sedimentation Paleontology Oceanography Biography Dr. Steven R. Benham began his career at PLU in the fall of 1982. Steve grew up in rural Kitsap County, WA, attended Olympic Community College for two years, and then earned his

SarahAnn M. McFadden, PhD, RN, CPN Assistant Professor Phone: 253-535-7510 Email: mcfaddsm@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 303 Professional Biography Education PhD, Nursing Science, University of Washington BSN, Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing BS, Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University Selected Publications McFadden, S. M., Nur, J., Dada, D., Wilton, L., Wang, M., Vlahbov, D., & Nelson, L. E. (2021). Confidence and hesitancy during the early roll-out of COVID-19

Mara Finkelstein Lecturer - Cello Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: finkelm@plu.edu Biography Biography Mara Finkelstein studied cello at the Gnessin College of Music and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow before coming to the U.S. in 1989. Ms. Finkelstein was Principal Cellist of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the only woman in the all men orchestra. She toured in Europe as a member of the New European Strings, and recently played with that group in a series of virtual recordings during the

Paul Ingram Professor Emeritus Email: poingram@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 1968 Th.M., Claremont School of Theology, 1964 B.A., Chapman University, 1961 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise History of Religions Buddhist-Christian Dialogue Religious Dialogue with the Natural Sciences Process Theology Books Living without a Why Mysticism, Pluralism, and the Way of Grace foreword by Marit Trelstad (Cascade Books 2014) : View Book Passing Over and Returning A

Katrina Hay Professor of Physics she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7999 Email: hay@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 251 Website: https://sites.google.com/a/plu.edu/katrinahay/home Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Physics, Oregon State University, 2008 B.S., Physics, Mathematics, Linfield College, 2002 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fluid Physics Books Little Bear's Big Night Sky (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2015) : View Book Selected

Joseph Ho, MD, PhD Lecturer Email: jth@plu.edu Professional Biography Education PhD, Neurobiology and Behavior, University of Washington MD, University of Washington BS, Cell and Molecular Biology , University of Washington BS, Chemistry, University of Washington Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Neurosurgery Biography Dr. Ho retired from clinical practice as a cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon after building a successful stroke program at a local hospital system.  He gives back to his

Daniel (Deej) Heath Professor of Mathematics Phone: 253-535-7401 Email: heathdj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 262 Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California at Davis, 1994 M.A., Mathematics, University of California at Davis B.S., Mathematics, cum laude, St. Olaf College, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Knot Theory Geometry Selected Presentations Pacific Northwest Mathematics Association of America meeting, Straightedge

Alexus Hamilton Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy Phone: 253-535-8167 Email: alexus.hamilton@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Couple and Family Therapy, University of Iowa, 2023 Master, Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University, 2019 Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, 2015 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Strengthening supports for Black therapists Exploring factors related to the retention and

Ron Gerhardstein Associate Professor of Music; Acting Director of Bands Phone: 253-535-7609 Email: gerharrc@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 202A Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Music Education / Associate Director of Bands Washington Music Educators Association, President 2022-2024 Education Ph.D., Music Education, Temple University, 2001 M.M., Saxophone Performance, University of Idaho, 1993 B.M.E

Jan Weiss Associate Dean, School of Education & Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7282 Email: weissjm@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Education, Stanford University, 1991 M.S., Stanford University, 1982 B.A., Lewis & Clark College, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Curriculum and Instruction Biography Dr. Weiss received her doctorate in education from Stanford University in 1991 and has been teaching in the