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SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS -
BIOLOGY
Lecturer in Biology, has taught at Eureka college since 1998. She is an alum of the college, graduating with a B.S. in biology. She received her M.A. from the University of Illinois at Springfield and continued her studies in the areas of microbiology and immunology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Ms. Dewald enjoys bringing the "real world" applications of biology to the classroom, incorporating issues encountered everyday in the news with their scientific origins. email
Professor of Biology, teaches courses in Microbiology, Genetics, Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology. He is often called to edit textbooks in these areas. For many years now he has served as a reader for Advanced Placement Biology exams. He has also taught for Methodist College of Nursing and University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. He is also proud of his service to the Board of Directors of Peoria Hebrew Day School. B.Sc. in Microbial and Cellular Biology from University of Calgary; M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from University of Cincinnati. email
Professor Mike Toliver, Professor of Biology and division director, is an entomologist and evolutionary biologist interested in the ecology and evolution of butterflies. His current research involves sexual selection in Hackberry Butterflies, and variations of individual behavior in the Olympia Marble butterfly. He contributed most of the butterfly chapters to Fred Stehr's Immature Insects and is the primary author of a book on the butterflies of New Mexico. He is past editor of the Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society and is currently one of the Lepidoptera editors for Zootaxa. He is the Secretary of the Lepidopterists' Society, an international science society dedicated to the study and conservation of butterflies and moths. In addition to his work on butterflies, he often writes and speaks about his experience as a marine in an infantry battalion during the Viet Nam War. B.S., biology, University of New Mexico, M.S. and Ph.D. in entomology, University of Illinois. email | website
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry. After completing a BS in chemistry from Seattle University and a MS from University of Utah, he worked for both Weyerhaeuser and Microsoft for a couple of years. Following his industrial experience, he returned to academia and taught at the University of Iowa for nearly a decade. He then completed his PhD at the University of Wyoming, conducting theoretical studies of the bonding in new hydrodesulfurization catalysts, which are used in removing sulfur from crude oil during the refining process. His research interests are in continuing to study both actual catalysts and catalyst models in the energy field (both traditional and alternative) from a theoretical viewpoint. email
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. Dr. Zhao earned a MD degree from Capital University of Medical Sciences, and a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University. She worked as the Technical Director in a local pharmaceutical company in Florida. She then taught organic chemistry as Assistant Professor at Ball State University, Indiana. Her research interest is in anti-cancer and antiviral drug design and synthesis.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Professor of Computer Science, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Philosophy, two Master's Degree in Computer Science, and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology. His specialty is educational applications of computers. He has taught at two other liberal arts colleges before coming to Eureka. He now teaches most Computer Science and Business Information Systems classes. email | website
Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Eureka College Computer Services. He has in his time here made significant improvements to the computer science curriculum and the campus computing environment. B.S. University of Sri Lanka; M.A. Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. Iowa State University.
Lecturer in Computer Science, received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Wayne State University. She now teaches a database course. Her research focused on database, data mining and bioinformatics. She also has several years of work experience as a system engineer in the area of Information Technology. email
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Lecturer in Earth Science and Astronomy, Ms. McGrady has a B.S. in Professional Geology from Bradley University. She completed a National Science Foundation course on teaching Astronomy at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, as well as completed field work in Illinois, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming through Western Illinois University. email
Adjunct faculty member and lecturer in Biology, teaching Bacteriology Laboratory and Environmental Science. Dr. Mullen’s interests revolve around human-environment interactions and how science can help humans live in a more ecologically sustainable way. She has worked as a bioremediation researcher at the Environmental Protection Agency and as professor of microbiology at the University of Southern Maine. Her most recent positions were with The Nature Conservancy (a global conservation organization) and included leading research on the health of alpine ecosystems in the northwestern part of China’s Yunnan Province. B.A., Biology, Wake Forest University, 1985, Ph.D., Microbial ecology, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1995. email
MATHEMATICS
Teacher Education Assessment Coordinator and Transfer Advisor, came to Eureka College in 2004. Mr. Brucker holds a B.S. in Mathematics from McKendree College and an M.A.S. (Master of Applied Statistics) from The Ohio State University. Mr. Brucker is in charge of all assessment data for the Eureka College Teacher Education Program. In addition to his work in the Teacher Education Program, Mr. Brucker also serves as the Men’s and Women’s Head Cross Country Coach and as a Lecturer in Mathematics, specializing in Statistics. email
Assistant Professor of Mathematics: did his undergraduate work at Gustavus Adolphus College in mathematics secondary education. After teaching high school mathematics for two years, he attended Iowa State University where he received his MS and PhD in mathematics. He was a lecturer at Southern Methodist University for one year before coming to Eureka. As a native of Iowa, he is excited to return to the Midwest. His research is in quasigroups and combinatorial games. He is interested in the mathematics of different games and puzzles. As an avid bicycle rider, he plans on riding to campus as much as possible. email
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, received a B.S. in Mathematics from Truman State University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Florida. His field of study is algebraic geometry, in particular nonabelian cohomology and higher category theory. He is also interested in all aspects of mathematics education and teaching, and especially the preparation of teachers for levels K-12. He is happy to guide students who wish to engage in an independent study of any of these mathematical/educational areas. email
