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Peter Davis Associate Professor of Earth Science Phone: 253-535-5770 Email: davispb@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 140 Office Hours: (On Campus) Tue: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (On Campus) Wed: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Off Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Personal Education Ph.D., Geology, University of Minnesota, 2008 M.S., Geology and Geophysics, University of Massachusetts, 2003 B.S., Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, 1998 Areas of Emphasis or

Brian Lowes Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Geology, University of Washington, 1972 M.S., Geology, Queens University , 1963 B.S., Geology, University of London, 1957 Biography Brian E. Lowes joined the faculty at PLU in the fall of 1968. He was born in Pinner, England, near London. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Imperial College of Science and Technology in London, England and a Master of Science in Geology at Queen’s University in Kingston

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

Alex Lechler Chair of Earth Science he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7744 Email: lechlear@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 141 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Wed: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Fri: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: https://sites.google.com/site/alexlechler/ Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Earth Science Education Ph.D., Geology, University of Michigan, 2011 B.A

and adjunct professor with universities across the United States and in Europe. Mr. Pass has worked as a volunteer coach with children in various Department of Defense Youth organizations.  Additionally, he works with Veterans in the Pacific Northwest as they transition to civilian careers. Mr. Pass continued his education with a Master of Arts in Social Science & Middle Eastern Studies from PLU as well as an MBA also from Pacific Lutheran University.  He has additional graduate work in Education

and adjunct professor with universities across the United States and in Europe. Mr. Pass has worked as a volunteer coach with children in various Department of Defense Youth organizations.  Additionally, he works with Veterans in the Pacific Northwest as they transition to civilian careers. Mr. Pass continued his education with a Master of Arts in Social Science & Middle Eastern Studies from PLU as well as an MBA also from Pacific Lutheran University.  He has additional graduate work in Education

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

. 166(5), 2009: 447-451 Peer-reviewed, international publication. "The ideal vacuum: visual metaphors for algebraic concepts." Proceedings of the International Conference of Bridges: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music, and Science 2007: 241-246 Peer-reviewed, international publication. "Dials and levers and glyphs, oh my! Linear algebra solutions to computer game puzzles." Mathematics Magazine Vol. 79(5), 2006: 360-367 Peer-reviewed, national publication. Accolades Author of the Month at Ada's

Lindsey Nelson Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: nelsonla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Psychology, Washington State University , 2009 Masters, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009. I graduated from PLU’s Entry Level of Master’s of Science of Nursing in 2019. Upon graduation I accepted a residency in a Cardiac ICU. After a few years in the ICU, I transitioned to an

Colin Gasamis Visiting Assistant Professor; Special Education Email: cgasamis@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 121