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Kevin Berry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
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berryk@elms.edu | 413-265-2424
Department(s): MathematicsLearn more about Kevin BerryDr. Berry’s research interests include combinatorial group theory and dynamic programming.
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Jill Bigos, M.S.
Lecturer in Biology and Chemistry
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bigosj@elms.edu | 413-265-3495
Department(s): Biology, Chemistry, First Year Seminar InstructorsLearn more about Jill BigosJill Bigos received her B.A. in biology and chemistry and earned her M.S. in forensic science. Her research projects have included work on tadpole metamorphosis and histology. She currently teaches anatomy & physiology for undergraduate nursing majors as well as Forensic Science. She is also involved in various STEM outreach initiatives for local students in middle school through high school.
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Walter Bizon
Learn more about Walter BizonChem/Math Lecturer
bizonw@elms.edu | 413-265-2523
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Pamela Cote-Hammarlof, Ph.D.
Learn more about Pamela Cote-HammarlofDr. Cote-Hammarlof’s research focuses on how organisms can evolve adaptation to stress at both the molecular and biochemical level. She uses the baker’s yeast model system to study how mutations to chaperone proteins, like heat shock protein 90 can promote yeast adaptation to environmental stress. Before coming to Elms Professor Cote-Hammarlof studied the cell cycle in yeast as a post-doctoral research associate in the lab of Dr. Jennifer Benanti at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and taught various classes as a visiting Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the College of the Holy Cross and Assumption University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, running and going on adventures with her family.
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Dennis Drake, Ph.D.
Learn more about Dennis DrakeDr. Drake’s research interests are in environmental and organic chemistry.
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Beryl Hoffman, Ph.D.
Co-Chair of Natural Science, Mathematics and Technology; Professor of Computer Science
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hoffmanb@elms.edu | 413-265-2216Learn more about Beryl HoffmanDr. Hoffman’s research interests are in computer science education and broadening participation in computer science for female and minority students. In her NSF and Google research grants, she develops curriculum and trains teachers for AP high school and college courses involving mobile apps and Java. Her NSF grant “Girls Immersed in Robotics Learning Simulations (GIRLS)” is a joint venture with UMass Amhert and Holyoke Codes to interest girls in robotics.
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Melanie Joy-Cooper, M.S.
Learn more about Melanie Joy-CooperMelanie Joy-Cooper is a laboratory safety coordinator and chemistry lecturer. She has over 10 years of experience working with invasive and exotic forest pests and diseases from her past career with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has over two years of advanced graduate studies in Environmental Health and a Masters degree in Forensic Science. Melanie has multiple certifications in hazardous waste operations and emergency response, confined space, and hazard communication. Her research interests are in environmental chemistry and toxicology.
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Dr. Sudad Saman, Ph.D.
Learn more about Sudad SamanDr. Sudad Saman graduated with a master’s degree in bioinformatics from New York University. He continued his studies in a doctoral program in biomedical engineering at the University of Massachusetts with a research focus on Alzheimer’s disease, ultimately earning his Ph.D.
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Nina Theis, Ph.D.
Co-Chair of Natural Science, Mathematics and Technology, Professor of Biology
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theisn@elms.edu | 413-265-2486Learn more about Nina TheisDr. Theis’ research focuses on the ecology of fragrance production from flowers, and strives to understand the invisible forces that drive interactions between plants, pollinators, and herbivores.
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Stephen Walsh, Ph.D.
Learn more about Stephen WalshDr. Walsh earned his Ph.D. in statistics from Virginia Tech. His research interests include furthering data science education as well as Bayesian hierarchical modeling, Gaussian processes, spatial statistics and uncertainty quantification.
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Janet Williams, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology, Premedical Advisor, Director of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Studies Program, Director of the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program
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williamsj@elms.edu | 413-265-2381
Department(s): BiologyLearn more about Janet WilliamsDr. Williams has spent over 10 years as a full time scientist/researcher at a biotechnology company in Massachusetts. Prior to coming to Elms College, Janet worked as a molecular biologist. Her research included cloning, sequencing, and expression of bacterial restriction-modification systems. Janet’s current research involves a metagenomic study of the equine intestinal tract. This research spans many different disciplines including molecular biology, bioinformatics, genomics, parasitology and microbiology and provides plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research.
