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Fred Tobiason, Ph.D. Research Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Email: tobiasfl@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1963 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1958 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise General chemistry Physical chemistry Polymer chemistry Responsibilities Physical chemistry Polymers

Erin Strubbe Visiting Assistant Professor of English Email: estrubbe@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227 I Professional Education MFA, Creative Writing, University of Washington, 2022 B.A., English/Creative Writing, Mills College, 2017 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fiction Writing Speculative and Science Fiction Gender Studies

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

Ami Woo, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Email: ami.woo@plu.edu Professional Biography Education DNP, Nursing , University of Washington , 2024 BSN, Nursing , University of Washington, 2016 ADN, Nursing, Shoreline Community College , 2015 MSc, Management Psychology, University of Nottinghamq, 2011 BA, German Studies, Kyungpook National University, 2006 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Acute care nursing (med-surg, telemetry, pediatric ICU), urgent care nursing, clinical teaching

Rainey Banick Wood, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253.535.7347 Email: banickrc@plu.edu

in MFTs Queer-affirmative clinical care Sex and intimacy enhancement for relational units Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) American Association of Sexuality Educator, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) Biography Dr. Fiona O’Farrell (she/they) graduated from the Marriage and Family Therapy program at PLU in 2012 and is excited to return to the department as a Faculty member in 2024

Melody Ferguson Dean of Admission Phone: 253-535-7707 Email: mferguson@plu.edu Website: https://www.plu.edu/admission/counselors/melody-ferguson/

Jacob Egge Professor of Biology Phone: 253-535-7569 Email: eggejj@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 151 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Thu: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Education Ph.D., Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota, 2007 B.A., Biology and History, Luther College, 2001 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Evolutionary biology

Matt Smith Chair of Biology Phone: 253-535-7550 Email: smithmf@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 155 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Thu: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Fri: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Biology Education Ph.D., Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut, 1997 B.S., Molecular/Cellular Biology, Humboldt State University, 1990 Areas of

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