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College of Arts & Sciences<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Dr. Kaleigh Best<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
Assistant Professor<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
kbest@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steere, Benjamin Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Archaeological Survey\/monitoring of Root Balls\/fallen Trees in Historic Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vacca, A., Best, K. C., George, R. L., Melerine, L., WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Examining Contributing Factors to Natural Human Mummification at FOREST in Cullowhee, North Carolina,” Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vacca, A. (Presenter & Author), Best, K. C. (Author Only), George, R. (Author Only), Melerine, L. (Author Only), American Academy of Forensic Sciences 77th Annual Meeting, “Examining Contributing Factors to Natural Human Mummification at FOREST in Cullowhee, North Carolina,” American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Angela Dautartas<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
Assistant Professor and Facilities Director<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
adautartas@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Smith-Escudero, Sarajane, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Chaos Theory and Its Applications in Forensic Anthropology<\/span><\/span>. Forensic Science International: Synergy, Jun. 2025, p. 100587,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>doi:10.1016\/j.fsisyn<\/span>.2025.100587.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Rhian Dunn<\/strong><\/span>
Assistant Professor<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
rdunn@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Armelli<\/span>, Kerianne, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Body Donation: Opinions and Practices in Forensic Anthropology<\/span><\/span>. Forensic Anthropology, Aug. 2025, doi:10.5744\/fa.2024.0009.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Jane Eastman<\/strong>
Associate Professor
Anthropology and Sociology
jeastman@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Panelist), Riggs, B. H. (Panelist), Denson, A. C. (Panelist), “Beneath\u00a0out\u00a0Feet: Campus Archaeology and History at WCU,” Cherokee Studies, Apodaca 201, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference, “What Watauga Town is Teaching Us About Cherokee Astronomy,” Ashore Resort and Beach Club, Ocean City, MD.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Anthropology and Sociology\u00a0Brown\u00a0Bag series, “Recent Research at Watauga Town: A Collaborative Approach to Preservation and Discovery,” Anthropology and Sociology Department.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), 77th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, “Tali\u00a0Tsisgwayahi\u00a0(Two Sparrows Town) and the Cullowhee Mound: Observations on a Cherokee Landscape,” Durham, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Hoover, K. (Presenter Only), Waitt, K. (Presenter & Author), Yerka, S. (Presenter & Author), 77th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, “Geophysics and Community Plan at Watauga (31MA89), a post Contact Cherokee Town,” Durham, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M., “Seeking a Cherokee Perspective on the Location of Tali\u00a0Tsisqwayahi, the Cullowhee Mound\u00a0Site.,” Office of State Archaeology 2020 Lecture Series, NC Department of Cultural Resources, Western Office, Asheville, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Riggs, B. H. (Author Only), 81st Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, “A Study of Complementarity: The Buildings on Mounds A and B at Watauga,” Southeaster Archaeological Conference, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, Baton Rouge, LA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Sloan Lecture, “From Earth to Sky: Re-discovering Cherokee Astronomies through Non-Invasive Archaeologies,” Sloan Scholars Program, Alfred P. Sloane Foundation, Western Carolina University, Blue Ridge Conference Center, Cullowhee, NC, US.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Georgia Ennis<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
Assistant Professor
Anthropology and Sociology
gennis@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia, et al. \u201cVincularse\u00a0Al Bosque: Las\u00a0Posibilidades\u00a0Y Los\u00a0L\u00edmites\u00a0De La\u00a0Investigaci\u00f3n\u00a0Colaborativa\u00a0Y\u00a0Producci\u00f3n\u00a0Comunitaria\u00a0De\u00a0Medios.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Contraponiendo\u00a0La\u00a0Modernidad:\u00a0Modelos\u00a0Comunales\u00a0Y\u00a0Cooperativos\u00a0De Pueblos\u00a0Ind\u00edgenas<\/span><\/i>, Universidad del Rosario, 2025, pp. 81\u2013115, doi:10.12804\/urosario9789585005495.03.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia.\u00a0<\/span>Georgia Ennis on Her Book, Rainforest Radio<\/span><\/i>. Communication, Media, and Performance (CaMP) Anthropology Blog, 9 Jun. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/campanthropology.org\/2025\/06\/09\/georgia-ennis-on-her-book-rainforest-radio\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia.\u00a0<\/span>Field Notes: Rainforest Radio<\/span><\/i>. University of Arizona Press, 12 May 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/uapress.arizona.edu\/2025\/05\/field-notes-rainforest-radio<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia.\u00a0<\/span>Rainforest Radio: Language, Media, and Memory in the Ecuadorian Amazon<\/span><\/i>. University of Arizona Press, 2025, p. 296,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2307\/jj.27024376<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia, and Erin Debenport. \u201cIntroduction: Language Lives in Unexpected Places.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Special Issue: Language Lives in Unexpected Places<\/span><\/i>, vol. 48, no. 1, American Indian Culture and Research Journal, Mar. 2025, pp. 1\u201320,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17953\/A3.4831<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia, and Erin Debenport.\u00a0<\/span>Language Lives in Unexpected Places: New Engagements with Indigenous Languages and Media<\/span><\/i>. Edited by Georgia Ennis and Erin Debenport, American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/escholarship.org\/uc\/aicrj\/48\/1<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, Georgia. \u201cReweaving Language and Lifeways in the Western Amazon.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Language Lives in Unexpected Places: New Engagements with Indigenous Languages and Media<\/span><\/i>, edited by Georgia Ennis, vol. 48, no. 1, American Indian Culture and Research Journal, Mar. 2025, pp. 113\u201336,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17953\/A3.2584<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, G., 2025 SLA Conference, “Narrative Refusal: The\u00a0Dialogics\u00a0of Western Amazonian Kichwa Narrative,” Society for Linguistic Anthropology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, G., Unsettling Images, Engaging Fictions, “Discerning Real Amazonian Fakes: The Multivalent Semiotics of Napo Kichwa Media,” Brown University, Brown University, Providence, RI.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ennis, G., “Endangered\u00a0Ecologies?:\u00a0Undoing Linguistic and Environmental Oppression in the Western\u00a0Amazon ,” Bowdoin College, VAC Beam Classroom, Brunswick, ME.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Becca George<\/strong>
Instructor\/Assistant Director of Forensic Anthropology Facility
Anthropology and Sociology
rgeorge@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Bailey, Christine A., et al.\u00a0<\/span>Assessing Patterns of Moisture Content in Decomposing, Desiccated, and Mummified Tissue in Western North Carolina<\/span><\/i>. no. 4, Forensic Sciences, Nov. 2025,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/forensicsci5040073<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passalacqua, Nicholas V, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Characteristics of Vertebral Body Augmentation in Human Skeletal Remains<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 3, Forensic Anthropology, May 2025, pp. 200\u201305, doi:10.5744\/fa.2024.0028.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Klatt, L. (Presenter & Author), Bullock, M. (Author Only), Proper, J. (Author Only), George, R. (Author Only), Perera, N. (Author Only), SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) 2025, “Estimating Postmortem Interval of Skeletal Remains by FTIR-ATR,” The Southern Conference (SoCon), Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Frid, J., George, R., Cromartie, A., WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Data Collection of Black Soldier Flies (Hermetia\u00a0illucens) at WCU\u2019s FOREST: Forensic Entomology as a Tool in Estimating Postmortem Intervals,” Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vacca, A., Best, K. C., George, R. L., Melerine, L., WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Examining Contributing Factors to Natural Human Mummification at FOREST in Cullowhee, North Carolina,” Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brown, A. J., Parker, C., de Silva, S., Bintz, B. J., Solomon, D. A., Schauble, D., Giblin, C. J., George, R., WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Foreign Human DNA Recovery in a Mock Sexual Assault Arson Scenario,” Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Waxenbaum, E. (Presenter & Author), Kim, J. (Author Only), Goliath, J. (Author Only), George, R. L. (Author Only),\u00a0Litavec, H. (Author Only), 77th Annual Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, “An Evaluation of the Forensic Anthropology DEIB Peer Engagement Program,” AAFS, Baltimore, MD.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vacca, A. (Presenter & Author), Best, K. C. (Author Only), George, R. (Author Only), Melerine, L. (Author Only), American Academy of Forensic Sciences 77th Annual Meeting, “Examining Contributing Factors to Natural Human Mummification at FOREST in Cullowhee, North Carolina,” American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Sara Snyder Hopkins<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
Assistant Professor<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
slsnyder@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exhibits and Performances<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Snyder, S. L. A., “A Century of Cherokee\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Maskmaking<\/span>.” (October 18, 2023 – Present).<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr. Brett Riggs<\/strong>
<\/b>Full Professor\/Sequoyah Distinguished Professor<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
bhriggs@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Publications<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Steere, Benjamin Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Archaeological Survey\/monitoring of Root Balls\/fallen Trees in Historic Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/b><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Panelist), Riggs, B. H. (Panelist), Denson, A. C. (Panelist), “Beneath\u00a0out\u00a0Feet: Campus Archaeology and History at WCU,” Cherokee Studies, Apodaca 201, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Anthropology and Sociology\u00a0Brown\u00a0Bag series, “Recent Research at Watauga Town: A Collaborative Approach to Preservation and Discovery,” Anthropology and Sociology Department.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Hoover, K. (Presenter Only), Waitt, K. (Presenter & Author), Yerka, S. (Presenter & Author), 77th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, “Geophysics and Community Plan at Watauga (31MA89), a post Contact Cherokee Town,” Durham, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Riggs, B. H. (Author Only), 81st Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, “A Study of Complementarity: The Buildings on Mounds A and B at Watauga,” Southeaster Archaeological Conference, Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, Baton Rouge, LA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Riggs, B. H. (Presenter & Author), Eastman, J. M. (Presenter & Author), Sloan Lecture, “From Earth to Sky: Re-discovering Cherokee Astronomies through Non-Invasive Archaeologies,” Sloan Scholars Program, Alfred P. Sloane Foundation, Western Carolina University, Blue Ridge Conference Center, Cullowhee, NC, US.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr. Diana Simpson<\/strong>
<\/b>Adjunct Faculty<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
dsimpson@wcu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steere, Benjamin Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Archaeological Survey\/monitoring of Root Balls\/fallen Trees in Historic Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dr. Ben Steere<\/strong>
<\/b>Associate Professor<\/span>
Anthropology and Sociology<\/span>
basteere@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steere, Benjamin Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Archaeological Survey\/monitoring of Root Balls\/fallen Trees in Historic Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Jim Costa<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor\/Executive Director, Highlands Biological Station<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Biology<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>costa@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., “Convincing Lyell: Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and the Great Transmutation Debate,” University of Toulouse, Centre de\u00a0Biologie\u00a0Integrative (CBI), Toulouse, France.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., TULIP Visiting Scholar Lecture, “Patience, Industry, and a Fair Share of Invention: Teaching Darwin with Darwin,” University of Toulouse\/Paul Sabatier, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., “Alfred Russel Wallace: Radical by Nature,” University of Toulouse, Theoretical and Experimental Ecology Station (SETE), Moulis, France.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., “Charles Darwin & the Origin of Species: A Primer to Darwin\u2019s \u2018One long argument\u2019,” University of Toulouse, Theoretical and Experimental Ecology Station (SETE), Moulis, France.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., “Alfred Russel Wallace: Radical by Nature – A Sketch of a Life in Borders & Boundaries, Lines & Limits, Fringes & Frontiers\u2026,” North Carolina Arboretum & Malaprop’s Book Store, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., “RADICAL BY NATURE: CELEBRATING ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE AT 200,” Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath, United Kingdom.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., Alfred Russel Wallace Bicentennial Lecture, “Alfred Russel Wallace: Radical by Nature,” Linnean Society of London, Linnean Society of London, London, United Kingdom.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., Society for the Study of Evolution Annual Meeting, “Gould Plenary: “Patience, Industry, and a Fair Share of Invention” – Teaching Darwin with Darwin,” Society for the Study of Evolution, Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., Alfred Russel Wallace Bicentennial Celebration, “What\u00a0do\u00a0Wallace’s Field Notebooks Reveal About His Evolutionary\u00a0Thinking?,” Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge, MA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., Alfred Russel Wallace Bicentenary Symposium, “\u201cDarwin & Wallace\u201d – Insights from the Plan for Wallace\u2019s Unpublished Last Book,” Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Maison Fran\u00e7aise\u00a0d’Oxford, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford, United Kingdom.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa, J. T., History of Science Society Annual Meeting, “Alfred Russel Wallace and Selection in the Service of Utopia,” History of Science Society, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Olivier Larouche<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Biology<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>olarouche@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hugi, April L, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Developmental and Functional Interactions Structure Patterns of Variational Modularity in the Lunar Wrasse Skull<\/span><\/i>. Integrative And Comparative Biology, Jun. 2025, doi:10.1093\/icb\/icaf099.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hodge, Jennifer R, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Unravelling\u00a0the Effects of Ecology and Evolutionary History in the Phenotypic Convergence of Fishes<\/span><\/i>. Systematic Biology, May 2025, doi:10.1093\/sysbio\/syaf034.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Curtis Beimborn II<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jbeimborn@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingnean, K. (Presenter & Author), Hunt, E. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), National Conference for Undergraduate Research, “Analyzing the Effect of Alkylamine Length on CsPbBr3Nanocrystal Storage Longevity,” The Council for Undergraduate Research, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oleszscuk, K. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), National Conference for Undergraduate Research, “Optimization of Octadecylamine Passivated Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals by Varying Reaction Conditions,” The Council for Undergraduate Research, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pentland, A. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), National Conference for Undergraduate Research, “The Relationship between Temperature and the Binding of Surface Ligands on Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals,” The Council for Undergraduate Research, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wingnean, K. (Presenter & Author), Hunt, E. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Analyzing the Effect of Alkylamine Length on CsPbBr3Nanocrystal Storage Longevity,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oleszscuk, K. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Optimization of Octadecylamine Passivated Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals by Varying Reaction Conditions,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pentland, A. (Presenter & Author), Beimborn, C. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference, “The Relationship between Temperature and the Binding of Surface Ligands on Cesium Lead Bromide Nanocrystals,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timmons, C. (Presenter & Author), Parikh, A. (Author Only), Hahn, K. (Author Only), Pentland, A. (Author Only), Oleszscuk, R. (Author Only), Wingnean, K. (Author Only), Beimborn II, J., American Chemical Society Spring Meeting, “Effect of Ligand Chain Length on the Binding Behavior in CsPbBr3 Perovskite Nanocrystals,” American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parikh, A. (Presenter & Author), Hahn, K. (Author Only), Pentland, A. (Author Only), Oleszscuk, R. (Author Only), Wingnean, K. (Author Only), Beimborn II, J., American Chemical Society Spring Meeting, “Optimization of Synthesis Parameters for the Ligand-Assisted Reprecipitation Method for Cesium Lead Bromide,” American Chemical Society, San Diego, CA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mrs. Britt Bintz<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>bbintz@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brown, A. J., Parker, C., de Silva, S., Bintz, B. J., Solomon, D. A., Schauble, D., Giblin, C. J., George, R., WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Foreign Human DNA Recovery in a Mock Sexual Assault Arson Scenario,” Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Channa De Silva<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Full Professor\/Department Head<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mhdesilva@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Presenter & Author), 25th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC-2025), “Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry Research: Transforming Discovery, Design, and Education,” University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only),\u00a0Prabani, M. M. (Author Only), Smith, J. (Presenter & Author), ,\u00a02025-Southeastern\/Southwest Regional Meeting (SERMACS\/SWRM), “Computational Chemistry Investigation of Antioxidant Activity in Phytochemicals from\u00a0Morinda\u00a0citrifolia,” Orlando, FL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only), Adams, T. (Presenter & Author), Supik, J. (Presenter & Author), 2025-Southeastern\/Southwest Regional Meeting (SERMACS\/SWRM), “Effect of polyethylene glycol-based solvents and precursor salts on zinc oxide nanoparticle formation under microwave irradiation,” Orlando, FL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Presenter & Author), 2025-Southeastern\/Southwest Regional Meeting (SERMACS\/SWRM), “Rapid microwave synthesis and characterization of europium and terbium-doped nanomaterials,” Orlando, FL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dinkelmeyer, B. D., De Silva, C. R., Whitehead, E. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Bollick, T. (Presenter & Author), Park, S. (Presenter & Author), Drake, P. (Author Only), National Conference on\u00a0Undergarduate\u00a0Research (NCUR), “Synthesis of Europium (III)\u00a0Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate\u00a0Terpyridine Complexes and the Influence of Electron Donors and Acceptors on Fluorescent Efficiency,” Council on\u00a0Undergarduate\u00a0Research, Duquesne University\/ David L. Lawrence Convention Center,\u00a0Pittsburch, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only), Whitehead, E. (Presenter & Author), Bolick, T. (Author Only),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D. (Author Only), National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), “Synthesis of Europium (III)\u00a0Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate\u00a0Terpyridine Complexes and the Influence of Electron Donors and Acceptors on Fluorescent Efficiency,” David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only), Gregory, M. (Presenter & Author), National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), “Tuning Optical and Structural Properties of Lanthanide-Doped Calcium-Fluoride Nanocrystals,” David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only), Perez Galarza, E. D. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Garusinghe, P. (Author Only), Smith, J. A. (Author Only),\u00a0Paranagama, P. (Author Only), Southern Regional Honors Conference (SRHC-2025), “Evaluating the Antioxidant Properties of Bioactive Compounds from\u00a0Endolichenic\u00a0Fungi Using Computational Chemistry Methods,” Chattanooga, TN.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Presenter & Author), Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference (RISTCON-2025), “Microwave-Assisted Preparation of Lanthanide-Based Nanoparticles for Luminescent and Biomedical Applications,” University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only),\u00a0Gurusinghe, P. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Paranagama, P. (Author Only), Undergraduate Poster Presentation, Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference (RISTCON-2025), “Antioxidant Property of Bioactive Compounds from\u00a0Endolichenic\u00a0Fungus in Sri Lanka via computation,” University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Brian Dinkelmeyer<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>dinkelmeyer@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., RASC, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,” Western Carolina University,\u00a0Cullowhhe, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., SERMACS, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,”\u00a0Altlanta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., Molecules in the Mountains, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dinkelmeyer, B., Molecules in the Mountains, “Topochemical reactivity of internally\u00a0substitutes\u00a0dienes,” Western Carolina University, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballard, S. (Presenter & Author), Molecules in the Mountains, “Optimization of Fluorescent Melanoma Cancer Probe.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Park, S. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., DeSilva, C., Burleson, M.,\u00a0South Eastern\u00a0Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), “Substituent effects on photoluminescent properties of terpyridine-zinc metal complexes,” American Chemical Society, Orlando.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dinkelmeyer, B. D., De Silva, C. R., Whitehead, E. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Bollick, T. (Presenter & Author), Park, S. (Presenter & Author), Drake, P. (Author Only), National Conference on\u00a0Undergarduate\u00a0Research (NCUR), “Synthesis of Europium (III)\u00a0Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate\u00a0Terpyridine Complexes and the Influence of Electron Donors and Acceptors on Fluorescent Efficiency,” Council on\u00a0Undergarduate\u00a0Research, Duquesne University\/ David L. Lawrence Convention Center,\u00a0Pittsburch, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

De Silva, C. R. (Author Only), Whitehead, E. (Presenter & Author), Bolick, T. (Author Only),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D. (Author Only), National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), “Synthesis of Europium (III)\u00a0Thenoyltrifluoroacetonate\u00a0Terpyridine Complexes and the Influence of Electron Donors and Acceptors on Fluorescent Efficiency,” David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Eddy Duranty<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>eduranty@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Duranty, E. R. (Presenter & Author), Appel, J. (Author Only), Ho, D. (Author Only), McCardle, H. (Author Only), Dobyns, B. (Author Only), Reichert, W. M. (Author Only), Electrochemical Society ECS 2022, “Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers via Modified FDM 3D Printing Enabled by the Dissolution Properties of Hydrophilic Ionic Liquids,” The Electrochemical Society, Hilton, Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Duranty, E., WCU Faculty Work\u00a0In\u00a0Progress Sessions, “Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers via Modified FDM 3D Printing Enabled by the Dissolution Properties of Hydrophilic Ionic Liquids,” WCU, WCU, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Duranty, E. R. (Presenter & Author), Appel, J. (Author Only), Ho, D. (Author Only), Dobyns, B. (Author Only), Reichert, W. M. (Author Only), Ionic Liquids GRC 2022, “Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers via Modified FDM 3D Printing Enabled by the Dissolution Properties of Hydrophilic Ionic Liquids,” Gordon Research Conferences, Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River, Newry, ME.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Duranty, E. (Presenter & Author), Shaw, T. A. (Author Only), Valentine, F. D. (Author Only), ACS Spring 2025, “Exploring effects of microplastics on droplet evaporation during hurricane formation,” American Chemical Society, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ms. Kimiko Ferguson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>fergusonk@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ferguson, K., CAS Faculty Research Grant Presentation, “”Spectral Behavior of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)”,” Western Carolina University College of Arts and Sciences, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alley, R. (Presenter & Author), Pavel, G. (Presenter & Author), Ferguson, K. (Author Only), RASC, “Investigating the Spectral Behavior of Synthetic Cathinones Using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Al Fischer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>dfischer@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Miller, Jerry, et al. \u201cSpatiotemporal Variations in Microplastics Concentrations in Alluvial Deposits Prior to and Following Hurricane Helene, Pigeon River Basin, Western North Carolina.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs<\/span><\/i>, Geological Society of America, 2025, doi:10.1130\/abs\/2025am-7881.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jordan, A. D. (Presenter & Author), Fischer, A. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC), “Broadband Cavity Enhanced Spectroscopy of Acoustically Levitated Liquid Droplets,” Western Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wise, C. (Presenter & Author), Fischer, A. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC), “Construction of a Cavity Ring-down Spectrometer to Measure Ambient Aerosol Extinction,” Western Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jordan, A. (Presenter & Author), Voeltz, K. (Presenter & Author), Fischer, A. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Conference (RASC), “Determination of Non-structural Carbohydrates in Southern Appalachian Conifers via Infrared Spectroscopy\u200b,” Western Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fischer, A. (Presenter & Author), “Low-cost approaches to atmospheric sensing,” University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Maria Gainey<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mdgainey@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanderson, T. (Presenter & Author), Gainey, M. D. (Author Only), Research and Scholarship Celebration, “The Novel Repression System of Cluster M Mycobacteriophages,” Western Carolina University.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Edwards, J. (Presenter & Author), Pell, M. (Presenter & Author), Gainey, M. D., Research and Scholarship Celebration, “Determination of the Effect of a Novel Anti-Repressor Protein Establishment of Cluster A Lysogeny,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Scott Huffman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>shuffman@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sither, C., Rothermund, M. (Author Only), Guilliams, B. (Author Only), Byrd, B. D., Huffman, S. W. (Presenter & Author), American Mosquito Control Association Annual Conference, “Predicting Aedes triseriatus Parity and Age with Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy,” American Mosquito Control Association, San Juan, Puerto Rico.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Alesia Jennings<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>acjennings@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Selig, I. (Presenter & Author), Jennings, A. C., 2024 Innovative Teaching and Learning Conference, “Navigating the Future of Education: Integrating AI with Backward Design Strategies,” Zoom.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Nuwan Perera<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>uperera@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Passalacqua, Nicholas V, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Characteristics of Vertebral Body Augmentation in Human Skeletal Remains<\/span><\/i>. no. 3, Forensic Anthropology, May 2025, pp. 200\u201305, doi:10.5744\/fa.2024.0028.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Klatt, L. (Presenter & Author), Bullock, M. (Author Only), Proper, J. (Author Only), George, R. (Author Only), Perera, N. (Author Only), SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) 2025, “Estimating Postmortem Interval of Skeletal Remains by FTIR-ATR,” The Southern Conference (SoCon), Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sudarshana, S. P. I. (Presenter & Author), Kadigamuwa, C. C. (Author Only), Perera, N. (Author Only), International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2025, “Machine learning-based classification to assist the screening of novel psychoactive substances,” University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saint-Jean, T. (Presenter & Author), Perera, N. (Author Only), WCU Research and Scholarship Conference, “Use of Chatbots in Chemistry Research: Can Chatbots Accurately Identify Chemical Classes?,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mr. Matthew Rave
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mrave@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawson, Jeffrey K, and Matthew J Rave.\u00a0<\/span>Recursion: A Lesson About a Lesson<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 2, Mathematics in School, Mathematical Association, Mar. 2025, pp. 29\u201331.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawson, J. K. (Presenter & Author), Rave, M. J. (Presenter & Author), NC Network of Math Teachers’ Circles 9th Annual Summer Immersion, “Egyptian fractions: The best thing since sliced bread,” NCNMTC, NCCAT,\u00a0Okracoke, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Jamie Wallen<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Dean<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Chemistry and Physics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jamiewallen@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., RASC, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,” Western Carolina University,\u00a0Cullowhhe, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., SERMACS, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,”\u00a0Altlanta.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Graham, K. (Presenter & Author),\u00a0Dinkelmeyer, B. D., Wallen, J. R., Youker, R. T., Molecules in the Mountains, “Synthesis of water soluble Terp-ligands for bioassay and bioimaging,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Grace Cheshire<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>gcheshire@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, Vincent, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Teaching Radical Love: Implementing Critical Positive Communication Pedagogy in the Classroom<\/span><\/i>. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, Jan. 2026, doi:10.1177\/23294906251406941.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Presenter & Author), Cheshire, G. (Presenter & Author), Wisnewski-Parks, G. (Presenter & Author), Annual International Communication Association Conference, “Teaching radical love: Implementing critical positive communication pedagogy in the classroom,” Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mr. Don Connelly<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>dconnelly@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connelly, Donald W, et al. \u201cThe Role of Radio and Ham Radio When Everything Else Fails During Crisis: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>No<\/span><\/i>, Issue 1 2025, vol. Vol 13, International Crisis & Risk Communication Association Reports, 2025, pp. 130\u201334,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.69931\/001c.142861<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connelly, D. W. (Presenter & Author), Western Carolina chapter of the Public Relations\u00a0Soeicty\u00a0of America, “The role of radio and ham radio when everything else fails during crisis: Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina,” Western Carolina chapter of the Public Relations\u00a0Soeicty\u00a0of America, North Carolina\u00a0Aboretum\u00a0Education Building, Asheville, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connelly, D. W. (Presenter & Author), 2025 International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference, “The role of radio and ham radio when everything else fails during crisis: Lessons learned from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina,” International Association of Risk and Crisis Communication (IARCC), Clemson University, Clemson, SC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Scott Eldredge<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor\/Department Head<\/span>, Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>saeldredge@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eldredge, Scott Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span>ADEPT: Building a Model of Communication for Athletic Training Students<\/span><\/i>. Athletic Training Education Journal, 2025, doi:10.4085\/1947-380X-24-051.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Betty Farmer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>bfarmer@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connelly, Donald W, et al. \u201cThe Role of Radio and Ham Radio When Everything Else Fails During Crisis: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>No<\/span><\/span>, Issue 1 2025, vol. Vol 13, International Crisis & Risk Communication Association Reports, 2025, pp. 130\u201334,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>doi<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.69931\/001c.142861<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Candy Noltensmeyer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>cjnoltensmeyer@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eldredge, Scott Allen, et al.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>ADEPT: Building a Model of Communication for Athletic Training Students<\/span><\/span>. Athletic Training Education Journal, 2025, doi:10.4085\/1947-380X-24-051.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Vincent Russell<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>vrussell@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, Vincent, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Teaching Radical Love: Implementing Critical Positive Communication Pedagogy in the Classroom<\/span><\/i>. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, Jan. 2026, doi:10.1177\/23294906251406941.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell,\u00a0Vincent.\u00a0<\/span>Opinion: UNC’s Syllabi Public-posting Mandate Erodes Academic Freedom<\/span><\/i>. USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/opinion\/2025\/12\/28\/opinion-uncs-syllabi-public-posting-mandate-erodes-academic-freedom\/87901726007\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell,\u00a0Vincent.\u00a0<\/span>What If Deliberative Competence Was a Core Requirement of General\u00a0Education?<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0Deliberative Citizenship Initiative, 6 Nov. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/deliberativecitizenship.org\/deep\/what-if-deliberative-competence-was-a-core-requirement-of-general-education\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell,\u00a0Vincent.\u00a0<\/span>Reimagining Democracy: Communication Activism, Social Justice, and Prefiguration in Participatory Budgeting<\/span><\/i>. Lexington Books, 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Discussant), Annual Convention, “Activism and Social Justice Division 2025 research-in-progress roundtable,” National Communication Association, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Panelist), Annual Convention, “Mock\u00a0trials\u00a0to\u00a0translate\u00a0scholarship\u00a0and\u00a0create pathways\u00a0to\u00a0public\u00a0action,” National Communication Association, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Presenter & Author), “Community-engaged teaching and research,” Gender-responsive Opportunities for Women (GROW) in Academia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Presenter & Author), Cheshire, G. (Presenter & Author), Wisnewski-Parks, G. (Presenter & Author), Annual International Communication Association Conference, “Teaching radical love: Implementing critical positive communication pedagogy in the classroom,” Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Presenter & Author), “Warm Cookies of the Revolution: A case study of democratic culture through the framework of civic health,” College of Architecture and Planning, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Katerina Spasovska<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>kspasovska@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connelly, Donald W, et al. \u201cThe Role of Radio and Ham Radio When Everything Else Fails During Crisis: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>No<\/span><\/i>, Issue 1 2025, vol. Vol 13, International Crisis & Risk Communication Association Reports, 2025, pp. 130\u201334,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.69931\/001c.142861<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Mindy Weathers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mweathers@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weathers, M. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M. (Author Only), National Communication Association Annual Conference, “Assessing College Students\u2019 Perceptions of Digital Dating Abuse and Associated Correlates,” New Orleans, LA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weathers, M. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M. (Author Only), International Conference on Social Media & Society, “Assessing College Students\u2019 Perceptions of Digital Dating Abuse and Associated Correlates,” London, United Kingdom.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weathers, M., Gangel, M., Elliott, A. (Author Only), Huddleston, H. (Author Only), D.C. Health Communication Conference, “Assessing College Students\u2019 Perceptions of Digital Dating Abuse and Associated\u00a0Correlates.,” Washington, DC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elliott, A. (Presenter & Author), Weathers, M., Gangel, M., Huddleston, H. (Author Only), RASC, “Assessing College Students’ Perceptions of Digital Dating Abuse and Associated Correlates: Worst Dating Experiences,” Western Carolina University.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Huddleston, H. (Presenter & Author), Gangel, M., Weathers, M. (Author Only), Elliott, A. (Author Only), RASC, “Assessing College Students\u2019 Worst Experiences of Digital Dating\u00a0Abuse.,” Western Carolina University.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mr. Gabe <\/span>Wisnewski<\/span>-Parks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Communication<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>gwisnewskiparks@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, Vincent, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Teaching Radical Love: Implementing Critical Positive Communication Pedagogy in the Classroom<\/span><\/i>. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, Jan. 2026, doi:10.1177\/23294906251406941.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Russell, V. (Presenter & Author), Cheshire, G. (Presenter & Author), Wisnewski-Parks, G. (Presenter & Author), Annual International Communication Association Conference, “Teaching radical love: Implementing critical positive communication pedagogy in the classroom,” Instructional and Developmental Communication Division, International Communication Association, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Lisa Briggs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Criminology and Criminal Justice<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>lbriggs@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Briggs, L. T. (Presenter Only), Pennsylvania State Police Troop D Missing Child Recovery Training, “\u201cCold Case Realities”,” Pennsylvania State Police Troop D., Cranberry Law Enforcement Training Center, 200 Barracks Road, Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Briggs, L. T. (Presenter Only), Pasco County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Emergency Response Training, “\u201cSearching for the Missing.\u201d,” Pasco County Sheriff\u2019s Office and County Pasco Emergency Managment, First Methodist Church 7432 Little Road, New Port Richey, Florida., New Port Richey, FL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Briggs, L. T. (Presenter & Author), Search and Rescue Training: Office of Emergency Management, Paramus, New Jersey, “\u201cHow to Search For and Protect Children on the Autism Spectrum.\u201d,” Office of Emergency Management, James J. Tedesco III Life Safety Complex. Synchronous Virtual Training., Paramus, NJ.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Cyndy Caravelis<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Criminology and Criminal Justice<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>caravelis@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caravelis, C. (Presenter Only), International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, “Community Care Program: An Evidence-Based Approach for Embedding Social Workers in Rural Agencies,” IACP, Denver, CO.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Caravelis, C., Police Social Work Conference, “Community Care: Successful Police Social Work Partnerships in the Rural South.,” New Haven, CT.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Allen, C. M. (Presenter & Author), Caravelis, C. (Presenter & Author), WCU Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, “Community Care.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Clayton Drummond<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Criminology and Criminal Justice<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>cdrummond@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Norris, Robert J., et al.\u00a0<\/span>Expanding Wrongful Conviction Analyses: A Framework to Foreground Temporality and Change<\/span><\/i>. no. 11, Crime, Law and Social Change, Jan. 2026, p. 20,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10611-025-10263-0<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Norris, Robert J., et al.\u00a0<\/span>Examining\u00a0Wrongful Convictions Through the Lens of Behavioral Ethics<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 0, Criminal Justice Review, Dec. 2025, p. 13, doi:10.1177\/07340168251408472.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drummond, Clayton B.\u00a0<\/span>Examining Official Misconduct Laws Through the Lens of Wrongful\u00a0Conviction.<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 0, Criminal Justice Review, Dec. 2025, p. 22, doi:10.1177\/07340168251400661.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drummond, C. B. (Author Only), American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, “Officer, Trainer, and Leadership Insights on the Effectiveness of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training,” American Society of Criminology, Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., Washington D.C., DC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drummond, C. B. (Presenter & Author), American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, “Before Abolition: Inside-Led Activism to Reform Perpetual Confinement,” American Society of Criminology, Marriott Marquis Washington D.C., Washington D.C., DC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”English Studies” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dr. Mary Adams<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>madams@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adams, M. F., Shakespeare Association of America Annual Meeting, “Weather and Spontaneous Generation in Shakespeare’s later plays,” Shakespeare Association of America, Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Michael Boatright<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mdboatright@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boatright, Michael David.\u00a0<\/span>Revisioning Emerson as a Theorist of Reading<\/span><\/i>. Palgrave Macmillan, 2025, p. 164,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-76242-0<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Jonathan Bradshaw<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jlbradshaw@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bradshaw, J., Conference on College Composition and Communication, “Endemic WPAs: Designing “Post-Covid” Support for Faculty and Students,” Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mrs. Rachel Bridgers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Lecturer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>rybridgers@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exhibits and Performances<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridgers, R. Y., “A Monumental Project,” Cullowhee, NC, USA. (November 7, 2023 – Present).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ms. Emily Brier<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>ebrier@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fernandes, Maggie, et al.\u00a0<\/span>The Trouble with \u201cUngrading\u201d: Toward Disciplinary Specificity in Alternative Writing Assessment<\/span><\/i>. Journal of Writing Assessment, Apr. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/escholarship.org\/uc\/item\/3s97p28z<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brier, E. C., Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies Conference, “‘always a thing of magic’: Teaching Trans Literature in the Undergraduate Creative Writing Classroom,” UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Erin Callahan<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>eecallahan@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wall, A. (Presenter & Author), Williams, K. (Presenter & Author), Graduate Research Symposium, “[FACULTY MENTOR]: Closing the Gap: Roles & Responsibilities of K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers for Service Coordination with Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs),” WCU, WCU, Cullowhee, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Callahan, E. E., Philological Association of the Carolinas (PAC), “Tarheel\u00a0Latin@English: New Dialect Formation in the Nuevo New South,” Philological Association of the Carolinas (PAC), Western Carolina University, Asheville, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Callahan, E. E., Rojas, A. (Presenter Only), En Las\u00a0Afueras: Early Childhood Speech and Language Services for Spanish-Speaking Families in Rural Spaces, “”Understanding\u00a0Lanaguage\u00a0and Literacy Development”,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation ASLH New Investigators Research Grant \/ WCU Faculty Dr. Claire Wofford (CSD), Online.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ms. Emily Darnell
<\/span><\/strong>Lecturer
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>eldarnell@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Darnell, E. L., Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies Regional Conference, “Research Papers in the Age of Ever-Evolving Multi-Media: Re-thinking Our Structural Approach for Teaching Research and Critical Inquiry in Modern College Classrooms,” SEACS, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Mimi Fenton<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English<\/span> Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>mfenton@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fenton, M. C., Hungarian Fulbright Commission Orientation Conference, “Cultural and Educational Differences Between the U.S. and Hungary,”\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hungarian-American<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Fulbright Commission, Corvin Hotel, Budapest, Hungary.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Brian Gastle<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>bgastle@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gastle<\/span>, Brian W. \u201c”Sex Work in the Medieval West”.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Companion to Sexuality in the Medieval West<\/span><\/span>, ARC Humanities Press, 2025, p. 25.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ms. Emma Hamilton<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English<\/span> Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>ehamilton@wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamilton,\u00a0Emma.\u00a0<\/span>“Writing Is for You, You Are for You”: Breaking Away from\u00a0Phallogocentrism\u00a0in Campbell\u2019s Monomyth<\/span><\/i>. no. 1, Convergences, Jan. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/theseacs.org\/convergences\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Jason Huber<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>pjhuber@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Huber, P. J., Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies Conference, “”We’re Still Selling Justice: The Rhetoric of For-Profit Probations Systems”,” Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies, UNCG, Charlotte, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Huber, P. J., Conference on College Composition and Communication, “The Impermanence of Revision Rhetoric: Transitory Rhetoric in Larger Ecologies,” CCCC, Portland, OR.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jeremy Jones<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jbjones@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jones, Jeremy Brian.\u00a0<\/span>Tea and the Tempest<\/span><\/i>. Our State, May 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jones, Jeremy Brian.\u00a0<\/span>Standing Still<\/span><\/i>. Garden & Gun, Feb. 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exhibits and Performances<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jones, J. B., “Appalachian Music and Reading,” Elon University, NC. (March 4, 2025).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Alice Martin<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>ajmartin@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, Alice.\u00a0<\/span>‘To Act as Interpreter\u2019: Organizing Labor(s) in the Ladies\u2019 Christian Union<\/span><\/i>. no. 2, Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers\/University of Nebraska Press, May 2025, pp. 284\u201392.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., Understanding Histories, Imagining Futures: 25 Years of SSAWW, “Introduction to \u2018Practical Strategies for Digital Recovery in the Classroom’,” Society for the Study of American Women Writers, Philadelphia, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., Understanding Histories, Imagining Futures: 25 Years of SSAWW, “The Stories Our Mothers (Never) Told Us: On Crafting Literature\u00a0From\u00a0Family Archives,” Society for the Study of American Women Writers, Philadelphia, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., C19 2024: The End, “Alice Dunbar-Nelson\u2019s Editorship of the Advocate,” C19, Pasadena, CA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., American Antiquarian Society Fellows Talk, “Playing with Scripted Intimacy: The Uptake of American Autograph Albums, 1820-1860,” American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., ALA Conference 2023, “The Social Archive of Alice Dunbar Nelson\u2019s Diary,” American Literature Association, Boston, MA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., INCS 2023: Movements, “Playing with Scripted Intimacy: The Uptake of American Autograph Albums, 1820-1860,” Interdisciplinary Nineteenth Century Studies, Knoxville, TN.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., C19 2022: Reconstructions, “‘Fair Friendship binds the whole celestial frame\u2019: The Rhetorical and Material Genres of Friendship in the Cassey-Dickerson Albums,” C19, Coral Gables, FL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., MLA 2019 Conference, “‘When Shall I Wake?\u2019: Uncanny Repetition and Female Alienation in Serial Depictions of Childhood,” MLA, Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., NACADA 2018 Conference, “Learning from their Stories: Incorporating Narrative Structure to Support Academically At-Risk Students,” The National Academic Advising Association, Phoenix, AZ.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exhibits and Performances<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., “Smoky Mountain Storytellers,” Franklin, NC. (November 22, 2025 – Present).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Martin, A., “CIPHER Launch Reading,” Hendersonville, NC. (September 21, 2025 – Present).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Emily Naser-Hall<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>enaserhall@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naser-Hall, Emily.\u00a0<\/span>Conjuring the Unplayable<\/span><\/i>. Mid Theory Collective, 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/mid-theory.com\/2025\/09\/04\/conjuring-the-unplayable\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naser-Hall, Emily.\u00a0<\/span>What Is Your House Made Of: Colonial Returns in the Wolf House (2018)<\/span><\/i>. Horror Homeroom, 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.horrorhomeroom.com\/what-is-your-house-made-of-colonial-returns-in-the-wolf-house-2018\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naser-Hall, E., American Literature Association Conference, “Little Intimacies, Terrible Things: Routine Rituals and Monstrous Domesticity in The Road Through the Wall,” American Literature Association, Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Naser-Hall, E., Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture, “The Husbands Panic: Don\u2019t Worry Darling (2022) and Post-#MeToo Rhetorics of Consent,” University of Louisville, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Brad Reisinger<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Instructor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>cbreisinger@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exhibits and Performances<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reisinger, C. B., “March for Health,” Sylva, NC. (April 1, 2017 – Present).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Travis Rountree<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>trountree@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rountree, T. A., Carolina Writing Program Administrators Conference, “\u201cCreating Our Own Public Stories: Writing Program Publicity.\u201d,” Carolina Writing Program Administrators, Little Switzerland, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rountree, T. A., Appalachian Studies Association Conference, “\u201c\u2018Here I Am\u2019: The Prosthetic Memory of Dolly Parton in\u00a0Dumplin\u2019\u201d,” Appalachian Studies Association, Cookeville, TN.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Laura Wright<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>English Studies<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>lwright@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wright, L. L., 7th International Animal Futures Conference: Animal Advocacy in the Environmental Crisis, “Resisting the Masculinist Rhetoric of \u201cPlant-Based\u201d: An Ecofeminist Vegan Intervention,” The Estonian animal advocacy organization\u00a0Loomus\u00a0and the Estonian Vegan Society, Online, Tallin,\u00a0Eastonia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wright, L. L.,\u00a0iHumanities\u00a0College Summer School of Literary Theory and Philosophy, “\u201cLiterature and Animal Studies”,” University of Wales, Trinity Saint David and St. Berchman\u2019s College, Kerala, India, Online, Wales, England, India.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Frank Forcino<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor\/Science Education Program Director<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Geosciences and Natural Resources<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>flforcino@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hewitt, Tracy, and Frank Louis Forcino.\u00a0<\/span>The Influence of a STEM Unit on the Interest in and Understanding of Science and Engineering Between Elementary School Girls and Boys<\/span><\/i>. no. 20, Discovery Education, 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s44217-025-00404-x<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Julia Haager<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>History<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jhaager@email.wcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adrian, Casey, et al.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cYou Folks Are the Ones That Are Going to Carry On\u201d: Conducting Collaborative, Digital, Cross-Generational Oral Histories<\/span><\/i>. no. 2, Oral History Review \/ Taylor Francis, Aug. 2025, pp. 381\u2013414,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00940798.2025.2535278<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Kyle Harvey<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>History<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>kharvey@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Harvey,\u00a0Kyle.\u00a0<\/span>Creatures of Fashion: Animals, Global Markets, and the Transformation of Patagonia by John Soluri, Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press, 2024, 408 Pp., US$99.00 (cloth), ISBN 978-1-4696-7571-8, US$27.95 (paperback), ISBN 978-1-4696-7572-5<\/span><\/i>. no. 2, Journal of Tourism History, Jul. 2025, p. 213\u201315,\u00a0doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/1755182X.2024.2432126<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Tracy Mensah<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>History<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>tmensah@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mensah, Tracy Lucky\u00a0Angmorkie\u00a0Tawiah.\u00a0<\/span>H-Diplo Review of Jeffrey Ahlman, Ghana: A Political and Social History. Bloomsbury, 2023<\/span><\/i>. no. 639, H-Diplo, Sep. 2025,\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/networks.h-net.org\/group\/discussions\/20122432\/h-diplo-review-639-mensah-ahlman-ghana<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mensah, Tracy Lucky\u00a0Angmorkie\u00a0Tawiah.\u00a0<\/span>83\u00a0K\u0254m\u00a0and the Rawling Chain: A Historical Analysis of Famine and Food Crisis in\u00a0Ghana,<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 2, International Journal of African Historical Studies, Sep. 2025, pp. 115\u201335.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mensah, T. L. A. T. (Panelist), BHC Annual Meeting, 2025, “Rawlings\u2019 Chain: Famine and the Long 1983 in Ghana,” Business History Conference, Crowne Plaza, Downtown, Atlanta, GA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mensah, T. L. A. T., Emerging Scholars Manuscript Proposal Workshop, “Business and Belonging: Sindhi Merchants in Twentieth Century Ghana,” Business History Conference, Atlanta, GA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Jessie Swigger<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>History<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>jswigger@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Swigger, J. I., National Council on Public History Annual Meeting, “”Extending the Power of Public history Through Open Access Digital Publishing”,” National Council on Public History, Las Vegas, NV.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Julie Barnes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>jbarnes@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Barnes, J., Mathematical Association of America Southeast Section, “Using\u00a0teacher.desmos\u00a0to help mathematics students write papers,” High Point University, High Point, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Barnes, J., SE Section\u00a0NExT, “Tactile Visualization Techniques for Teaching Calculus,” Mathematical Association of America Southeast Section, High Point University, High Point, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Sloan Despeaux<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>despeaux@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despeaux, Sloan E.\u00a0<\/span>The Educational Times and Woollymathematics.com: Gateways to a Dynamic Mathematical Problem-Solving Community from the Past<\/span><\/i>. Mathematical Intelligencer, 2025, p. 336\u201341, doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00283-025-10467-1<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despeaux, Sloan E, and Adrian Rice.\u00a0<\/span>Introduction to the Special Issue<\/span><\/i>. no. 6, The American Mathematical Monthly, Jun. 2025, p. 476\u201378, doi:<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00029890.2025.2476370<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Borchelt, N. A., Despeaux, S. E., NCCTM Annual Meeting, “North Carolina Network of Math Teachers’ Circles: Spreading Math Love for 10 Years,” North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despeaux, S. E., Workshop PatriMaths (Patrimoines et patrimonialisation des math\u00e9matiques (XVIIIe-XXe)), “Augustus De Morgan\u2019s Anonymous Articles for the Penny Cyclopaedia: Curation of Mathematics for the Masses,” Agence Nationale de la Recherche, France, Centre International de Rencontres Math\u00e9matiques, Luminy, France.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Borchelt, N. A., Zimmerman, S., Singh, R., Despeaux, S. E., 2025 North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, “Rediscovering the joy of mathematics: Teacher voices from math circles,” North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Winston Salem, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mr. Zhikai Gao<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>zgao@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gao,\u00a0Zhikai, et al. \u201cComparing Students’ and Teachers’ Assessments of Office Hours.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2<\/span><\/i>, ACM, 2025, pp. 1459\u201360, doi:10.1145\/3641555.3705147.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Islam,\u00a0Saminur, et al. \u201cEclipseMonitor: A Real-Time Student Programming Environment Data Collection Tool.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2<\/span><\/i>, ACM, 2025, pp. 1489\u201390, doi:10.1145\/3641555.3705170.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Mark Holliday<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>holliday@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Holliday, Mark A. \u201cScope Rule Comprehension by Novice Python Programmers.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2<\/span><\/i>, February 26-March 1, 2025, vol. Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2, ACM, 2025, pp. 1477\u201378, doi:10.1145\/3641555.3705247.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Holliday, M. A. (Author Only), The 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, “Scope Rule Comprehension by Novice Python Programmers,” ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Pittsburgh David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Chris Johnson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>cjohnson@email.wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Johnson, C. C., AMS 2025 Spring Southeastern Sectional Meeting, “Reciprocal Transformations and Their Discrete Maharam Extensions,” American Mathematical Society, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Jeff Lawson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor\/Dean, Graduate <\/span>School<\/span> and Research<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>jlawson@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawson, Jeffrey K, and Matthew J Rave.\u00a0<\/span>Recursion: A Lesson About a Lesson<\/span><\/i>. no. 2, Mathematics in School, Mathematical Association, Mar. 2025, pp. 29\u201331.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lawson, J. K. (Presenter & Author), Rave, M. J. (Presenter & Author), NC Network of Math Teachers’ Circles 9th Annual Summer Immersion, “Egyptian fractions: The best thing since sliced bread,” NCNMTC, NCCAT, Okracoke, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Stacey Zimmerman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Mathematics and Computer Science<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>szimmerman@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zimmerman, Stacey C.\u00a0<\/span>Enhancing Fraction Understanding: A Strengths-based Approach for Preservice Teachers<\/span><\/i>. North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2025,\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.pmena.org\/proceedings\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Singer-Freeman, Karen, et al.\u00a0<\/span>A Strengths- Based Intervention and Evaluation of Supportive Practices for Black Men in Calculus 1<\/span><\/i>. Journal of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness, Jun. 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Borchelt, N. A., Zimmerman, S., Singh, R.,\u00a0Despeaux, S. E., 2025 North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, “Rediscovering the joy of mathematics: Teacher voices from math circles,” North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Winston Salem, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Payne, C., Zimmerman, S., Redd, T., 2025 104th Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, “Making an MPAACT on Student Success in the UNC System,” Southeastern Mathematical Association of America, High Point, NC.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cudd, M. (Presenter & Author), Menke, J. (Presenter & Author), Zimmerman, S. (Presenter & Author), Stoddard, E. (Presenter & Author), 2025 Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference, “Integrating Video Feedback in the Classroom: Preservice and Inservice Math Teachers\u2019 Perspectives,” Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Reno, NV.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stoddard, E. (Presenter & Author), Zimmerman, S. (Presenter & Author), 2025 Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference, “Trying Something New: Mathematics Teacher Educators\u2019 Experiences Providing Video Feedback,” Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Reno, NV.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. David Henderson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Associate Professor\/Department Head<\/span>, Philosophy and Religion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Philosophy and Religion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>dghenderson@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Henderson, D. G., John J McDermott: A Teacher for whom Philosophy was a Way of Life, “This is Serious,” Queens College CUNY, Hybrid: Zoom and the James Muyskens Conference Room.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Katharine Mershon<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Philosophy and Religion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>kmershon@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mershon, Katharine Elizabeth Rand.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Dogs Save: Stories of Canine Redemption in US Culture<\/span><\/span>. Columbia University Press, 2026,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cup.columbia.edu\/book\/dogs-save\/9780231206969\/<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Mr. Daniel Abankwa<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Political Science and Public Affairs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>dabankwa@wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Abankwa, Daniel.\u00a0<\/span>China’s State-Capitalist Development Model: Is It Viable in\u00a0Ghana?<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 1, Politics & Policy, 2025, p. e70009, doi:10.1111\/polp.70009.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Abankwa, D., Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), “Obsolescing Bargaining Power (OBP) Model: Testing the Model Among Western MNCs in the Wake of China\u2019s Rise,” Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Abankwa, D., Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), “The Paradox of \u201cProgressive Neoliberalism\u201d: Understanding the Left\u2019s Embrace of Market Reforms in Contemporary Africa,” Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Chicago, IL.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Charles Fagan<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Lecturer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Political Science and Public Affairs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>cjfagan@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fagan, C. J., Michelsen, N. G., 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, “End of Deterrence<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The Ukraine-Russia War and Nuclear Strategy,” Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House, Chicago, IL.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Niall Michelsen<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Political Science and Public Affairs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>michelsen@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fagan, C. J., Michelsen, N. G., 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference, “End of Deterrence<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The Ukraine-Russia War and Nuclear Strategy,” Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House, Chicago, IL.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Emily Wager<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Political Science and Public Affairs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>ewager@wcu.edu<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Burkholder, Ashley Grace, et al.\u00a0<\/span>Does the Relative Education Model Explain Turnout Across Racial and Ethnic\u00a0Groups?<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0no. 3, The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Nov. 2025, pp. 650\u201363, doi:10.1017\/rep.2025.10014.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wager, Emily.\u00a0<\/span>My Vote History Is\u00a0Public Information? The Consequences of Administrative Transparency for Public Attitudes Toward Elections<\/span><\/i>. The Journal of Politics, Oct. 2025, doi:10.1086\/739293.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wager, Emily, and Lucy Britt.\u00a0<\/span>The Racialized Impacts of Confederate Symbols in Public Spaces: The Case of Courthouses<\/span><\/i>. The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Sep. 2025, pp. 1\u201325, doi:10.1017\/rep.2025.10015.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dr. Santiago Garcia-Castanon<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Full Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>World Languages<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>sgarcia@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exhibits and Performances\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garcia-Castanon, S., “New York Poetry Festival,” New York City. (October 2021 – Present).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Will Lehman<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Full Professor\/Department Head<\/span>, World Languages<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>World Languages<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>welehman@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Presentations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lehman, W. E., PAMLA Conference 2025, “Past Perfect: Creation of Sublime Memory in Herzog’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010),” The Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association, Intercontinental Conference Center, San Fancisco, CA.<\/p>\n

Lehman, W. E., 26th Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures and Film, “Alternative Facts: The Ends and Means of Werner Herzog’s Ecstatic Truth,” Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures and Film, Stetson University, DeLand, FL.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dr. Michael Martinez Jr<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Assistant Professor<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>World Languages<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span>mlmartinez@email.wcu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Publications\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martinez Jr, Michael. Review of the Paradox of Paradise: Creative Destruction and the Rise of Urban Coastal Tourism in Contemporary Spanish Culture by William Nichols. Romance Quarterly. 2025.<\/p>\n

Martinez Jr, Michael. The Sheet That Covers All Ghosts: Citizen Insecurity, Criminality Maps, and the Emergent Territorialities of Capitalist Power in Early-Democratic Madrid. Hispania, 2025.<\/p>\n

Presentations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martinez Jr, M., Kentucky Foreign Language Conference, “Spanish Automobility Cultures and the Formation of Madrid\u2019s M-40 Ring Road,” Lexington, KY.<\/p>\n

Martinez Jr, M., Midwest Modern Language Association Convention, “Bienvenido a Madrid: Food Representation and the Urban-Rural Dialectic in Post-Franco Spain,” Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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