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Andrea Munro, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7069 Email: munroam@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 246 Status:On Sabbatical Website: https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/research/munro/ Professional Biography Education NSF-ACC Postdoctoral Fellowship with Professor Neal Armstrong, University of Arizona, 2008-2010 Ph.D., University of Washington, 2008 B.S., University of Washington, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal synthesis

Teaching and Practice of Avataṃsaka Buddhism in Twentieth-Century China (Columbia University Press, Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies 2020) : View Book The Science of Chinese Buddhism: Early Twentieth - Century Engagements (Columbia University Press, Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies 2015) : View Book Biography Erik Hammerstrom has had a deep affinity with Buddhism since he was young and has spent his entire adult life in its study. At PLU, he teaches a variety of classes that all

new mentors." International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education 2018: 329-342. Gardiner, W. "Mentoring “inside” and “outside” the action of teaching: A professional framework for mentoring." The New Educator 2017: 53-71. Accolades PLU Faculty Excellence in Research Award, 2023 CoPI on National Science Foundation (NSF), Robert Noyce Track 1 Award, 2020-2025: $1,192,573; Title: Pathways to Culturally Sustaining STEM Teaching CoPI on National Science Foundation (NSF), Robert Noyce Capacity

Dr. Karen McConnell, C.H.E.S. Associate Vice President and Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Phone: 253-535-7169 Email: mcconnke@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 121 Professional Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Kinesiology Education Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction in Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University M.A., Exercise Science, University of the Pacific B.A., Sports Medicine, University of the Pacific Certified Health Education Specialist

Noel Sigafoos Institutional Research Analyst he/him they/them Email: sigafonl@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 107 Professional Education B.S., Computer Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2022

John Fickeisen-Johnstone Scientific Instructional Support Technician Phone: 253-535-8715 Email: fickeijp@plu.edu Office Location:Rieke Science Center - Room 209 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment

Elizabeth Alemán Senior Administrative Assistant Phone: 253-535-7536 Email: alemanem@plu.edu Office Location:Rieke Science Center - Room 158 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Status:Part-time

Austin Beiermann Director for Accessibility and Wellbeing Resources He/Him Phone: 253-535-7073 Email: Beiermad@plu.edu Professional Education M.S., Marketing Analytics, Pacific Lutheran University , 2021 B.A., Economics, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018

Sara Christensen Associate Director Phone: 253-535-7461 Email: christsm@plu.edu Professional Education Master of Education, Leadership in Higher Education , University of Washington , 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017

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