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Michele Crayton Professor Emeritus of Biology Email: craytoma@plu.edu Professional Education M.S., Plant Physiology/Development, Oregon State University, 1974 M.S., Biology, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 1969 B.S., Biology, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 1967 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Toxic freshwater cyanobacteria

Marlys Nesset Chemistry Lab Manager Phone: 253-535-7558 Email: nessetmj@plu.edu Office Location:Rieke Science Center - Room 237 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (On Campus) Thu: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Professional Education Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Arizona

William Greenwood Professor of Physics Phone: 253-535-7540 Email: greenwwg@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Education Ph.D., Physics, Oregon State University, 1978 M.S., Oregon State University, 1974 B.S., University of Washington, 1972 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Theoretical Quantum Optics Multi-photon Processes Laser Cooling Holography

Patricia Dolan Retired Resident Assistant Professor of Biology she/her/hers Email: dolanpl@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Biology, Kent State University, 1990 M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1982 B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1976 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Physiological topics

Mei Zhu Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Email: zhuma@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Washington, 1994 M.S., University of Washington, 1990 M.S., Chinese Academia Sinica, Beijing, 1988 B.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, 1985 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Mathematical Biology Differential Equations Numerical Analysis

Maria Chavez Department Chair of Political Science Phone: 253-535-7836 Email: chavezml@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 102 Website: https://mariachavezphd.com/ Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Political Science Education Ph.D., Political Science, Washington State University, 2002 M.A. with distinction, Political Science, California State University, Chico College of Social Science, 1995 B.A. cum laude, California State University

Teresa Horm Visiting Assistant Professor she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7081 Email: thorm@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 154 Office Hours: (On Campus) Wed: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Thu: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Thu: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Education Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, 2013 B.S. , Biochemistry, University of Washington, 2005 Areas of Emphasis or

Marnie Ritchie Assistant Professor of Communication she/her Phone: 253-535-7093 Email: ritchiem@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 129 Website: https://www.mmritchie.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Texas, 2018 M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2013 B.A., Philosophy, University of Vermont, 2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Critical/Cultural Studies Affect Theory Media

Lauren Loftis Archivist & Special Collections Librarian she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7586 Email: loftis@plu.edu Office Location: Mortvedt Library - 303 Professional Additional Titles/Roles Assistant Professor Education MS, Archival Management/MA in History, Simmons University, 2019 MFA, Poetry, University of Montana, 2016 BA, English, Washington State University, 2013 BA, Philosophy, Washington State University, 2013 Responsibilities Archives Administration History

Chang-li Yiu Professor Emeritus of Physics Phone: 253-535-8487 Email: yiuca@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Columbia University, 1972 M.S., Tsinghua University, 1965 B.S., Tunghai University, 1962 Biography Learn more about Dr. Yiu’s perspective on physics through the spring 2008 edition of PLU’s Scene publication, specifically in the “Best of Scene.”