Monique L. Shumaker, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director
Associate Professor
Teaches: General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh
Professional Interests:
Dr. Shumaker is a physical/analytical chemist whose research involved examining the solid/liquid interface in an attempt to understand how to prevent corrosion in semiconductors exposed to both air and/or liquids when exposed to light. At Carlow University, Dr. Shumaker has more recently been researching different methods of teaching chemistry. She has successfully developed a new general chemistry that fully integrates lecture and laboratory in her general chemistry classes. This new curriculum consists of two 300-page review manuals which outline more than 150 hands-on activities that are designed to help students understand the more difficult theory presented in lecture. She is the recipient of Carlow's Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence.

Stephen Borecky, Ph.D.
Program Director: Forensic Medical and Legal Investigation: Autopsy Specialist; Carlow/UPMC Perfusion Technology Program
Professor
Teaches: Anatomy and Physiology, Organismal Biology, Gross Anatomy, and Comparative Anatomy
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh
Professional Interests:
Dr. Borecky is currently involved in projects designed to improve the teaching of human anatomy and physiology. He and his students in gross anatomy prepare cadaver organs for inclusion in the collection maintained at the University. He is also working on projects to develop a library of comprehensive digital anatomical images to aid students in his human anatomy class. The development of a Web-based format for the library will allow students access to anatomical information at any time or from any computer site.

Michael S. Capp, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Biology
Professor
Teaches: Field Ecology, Animal Physiology, Zoology
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh
Professional Interests:
Dr. Capp's specialty area is behavioral ecology, especially the function and evolution of animal vocal communication. He also actively engages his ecology classes and senior research students in a variety of projects including avian behavior, water quality analysis, and terrestrial habitat assessment.

Felicia Cianciarulo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Teaches: General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Science Teaching for Elementary Education Majors, Anatomy and Physiology
Ph.D.: University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Cianciarulo's research interests involve bioremediation, the design of microorganisms to biodegrade environmental contaminants, and fungal contamination in buildings—research that is excellent for student projects. She is also interested in gene regulation and expression in cells.

Mary Ann DeMichele-Sweet, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Teaches: General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Biology/Chemistry, Pathophysiology, and Cell Biology
Ph.D.: Albany Medical College
Professional Interests:
Dr. Sweet's research interest is in the neurochemistry of Alzheimer's disease and the pharmacology of drugs used to treat it. She is also interested in educational research as it pertains to women's learning styles.

Mary E. Doubleday
Instructor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Basic Algebra, Pre-calculus, Linear Algebra
M.S.T.: University of Illinois at Chicago
Professional Interests:
Ms. Doubleday's interests include mathematics education and the history of math. She also has a strong interest in music.

David L. Gallaher, Ph.D.
Director: Office of Sponsored Programs
Assistant Professor
Teaches: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Chemistry for Non-Majors
Ph.D.: Duquesne University
Professional Interests:
Dr. Gallaher is an analytical chemist with a particular interest in separation science. He works closely with students in conducting research and enjoys using the computer to help students visualize molecules and reactions. Dr. Gallaher is the faculty advisor for the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate of Carlow University.

Samuel P. Harbison, III, Ph.D.
Director: Computer Science Education
Assistant Professor
Teaches: introductory and advanced computer science courses
Ph.D.: Carnegie Mellon University
Professional Interests:
Dr. Harbison is an avid programmer and has written several books on programming languages and operating systems. He is also interested in software engineering, computer graphics, computer music, and data-driven Web applications.

Nancy E. Jacqmin, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Mathematics, Computer Science
Director: Cooperative Engineering Program with Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Professor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Liberal Arts Statistics, Calculus, Computer Applications for Science and Mathematics
Ph.D.: Stanford University
Professional Interests:
Dr. Jacqmin has a strong interest in expanding the role of applications in the mathematics curriculum as well as enhancing the understanding of quantitative reasoning and scientific computation in all disciplines.

Craig R. Johnson, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Chemistry and Physics
Associate Professor
Teaches: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Biochemistry
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh
Professional Interests:
Dr. Johnson is a bioinorganic chemist and spectroscopist. He is interested in understanding the role of metal ions in biological systems. Dr. Johnson is very active in using the Internet and multimedia in his chemistry instruction and has worked with undergraduate researchers to develop multimedia materials for his courses.

Kenneth W. Peters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Statistics, Calculus, Modern Algebra, Geometry, Differential Equations, and other advanced mathematics courses
Ph.D.: Clemson University
Professional Interests:
Dr. Peters' various interests include graph theory, applied mathematics, and the preparation of secondary education mathematics teachers.

Jean Schmidt
Instructor and Laboratory Technician
Teaches: Microbiology and Biology/Chemistry Labs
M.S.: Duquesne University
Professional Interests:
Mrs. Schmidt recently completed an M.S. in biology. Her graduate research in microbiology focused on a bacterial microorganism with the ability to metabolize such environmental toxins as arsenic and selenium.

Patricia DePra Springsteen, Ph.D. 
Instructor
Teaches: General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Ph.D.: Northwestern University
Professional Interests:
Dr. Springsteen is an organic chemist with an emphasis on polymer chemistry. Her Ph.D. work on conductive polymers included electrochemistry and solid state analyses. Her industrial research involved the addition of synthetic polymers to the waterborne coatings of x-ray films. Her academic experience includes teaching biochemistry and general chemistry as well as organic. More recently her efforts have focused on methods of teaching organic chemistry, the incorporation of polymer science into chemistry courses, and polymer education web sites.

Charlotte Zalewsky, Ph.D.
Professor
Teaches: General Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Biology/Chemistry, Histology
Ph.D.: University of Utah
Professional Interests:
Dr. Zalewsky's interests include using microscopic and histological methods to study cell and tissue structure. She has also developed a special biology course for art and art education majors.