Wisconsin Lutheran College Media Resource:
Faculty Experts Guide
The Faculty Experts Guide highlights the academic specialties of the Wisconsin Lutheran College faculty. People included in the guide may be available for speaking engagements or interviews. For more information, please contact the Office of Marketing & Communication at 414.443.8944.
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Bioarchaeology: Dr. Ned Farley
Forensic Anthropology: Dr. Ned Farley
Irish Diaspora-American Midwest: Dr. Ned Farley
ART
Artist in Residence participation: Prof. Kristin Gjerdset
Book publishing: Prof. Paul Burmeister
Christianity and art: Prof. James Matson
Drawing workshops for children: Prof. Kristin Gjerdset
Graphic design and typography: Prof. Paul Burmeister, Prof. Chad Lindemann
Murals: Prof. Kristin Gjerdset
Science and art: Prof. James Matson
Sculpture: Prof. James Matson
Technology and art: Prof. Paul Burmeister
BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY
Cellular and developmental biology: Dr. Robert Balza
Genetic engineering of bacterial strains: Dr. Jarrod Erbe
Microbial biosensors & environmental contaminants: Dr. Jarrod Erbe
Microbiology/molecular biology: Dr. Jarrod Erbe
Molecular genetics: Dr. Robert Balza
Wildlife biology: Dr. Robert Anderson
BUSINESS
Asset allocation: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
Ethics: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
Financial markets: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
Financial planning: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
Portfolio management: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
CHEMISTRY
Mass spectrometry of biomolecules: Dr. Daniel Ebeling
Organic synthesis of amino acid derivatives: Dr. Kevin Glaeske
Organic synthesis of sulfonamide anti-bacterials: Dr. Kevin Glaeske
Phosphate in agriculture and the environment: Dr. Daniel Ebeling
Soil and water analysis development: Dr. Daniel Ebeling
COMMUNICATION
Business ethics in former Soviet countries: Prof. Deborrah Uecker
Family communication: Prof. Mary Heins
Gender and communication: Prof. Mary Heins
Law and communication: Prof. Amanda Retberg
Media effects on children and families: Dr. Jerralyn Moudry
Mediation: Prof. Amanda Retberg
Television / broadcast effects: Dr. Jerralyn Moudry
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Automatic speech recognition: Dr. David Schulz
Computer languages: Dr. David Schulz
Computational linguistics, natural language processing: Dr. David Schulz
Object-oriented design, software development: Dr. David Schulz
ECONOMICS
Economic outlook: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
Political economics: Dr. Brian Jacobsen
EDUCATION
Assessment: Dr. Joyce S. Natzke
Brain-Based Learning: Dr. Rhoda Wolle
Field placement: Larry Collyard
Integrated curriculum: Dr. David Brightsman
International service learning: Dr. Sharon Burow
Learning styles: Dr. Joyce S. Natzke
Literacy: Dr. David Brightsman
Urban education: Dr. David Brightsman
Wisconsin State Licensure/Certification: Dr. Joyce S. Natzke
ENGLISH
American Renaissance: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
American war novels: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
Digital tools and the writing process: Dr. Martin Moldenhauer
Elizabeth Gaskell Studies: Dr. Rebecca Parker Fedewa
George Herbert studies: Dr. Erik Ankerberg
Gothic literature: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
Milton studies: Dr. Erik Ankerberg
Modern American novels: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
Reformation theology and Renaissance literature: Dr. Erik Ankerberg
Restoration literature: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
Shakespeare studies: Dr. Erik Ankerberg
Southern novels: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
Victorian literature: Dr. Rebecca Parker Fedewa
Women's studies: Dr. Lorna Wiedmann
ENVIRONMENT
Biosolids phosphorus availability: Dr. Angela Ebeling
Christian's role in protecting the environment: Dr. Robert Anderson
Fisheries: Dr. Robert Anderson
Global climate: Dr. Kevin Glaeske
Lake management: Dr. Robert Anderson
Phosphorus management: Dr. Angela Ebeling
Rain Garden/Composting: Dr. Angela Ebeling
Soil fertility: Dr. Angela Ebeling
GERMAN
German language and literature: Prof. Sibylle Krause
HISTORY
American Civil War: Dr. Paul Beck
American Revolution/18th Century British Empire: Dr. Aaron Palmer
Colonial South Carolina: Dr. Aaron Palmer
Crime and punishment in early America: Dr. Aaron Palmer
Imperial/Nazi Germany: Dr. Aaron Palmer
Native American studies: Dr. Paul Beck
Military history: Dr. Paul Beck
MATHEMATICS
Cryptography: Dr. Kristi Meyer
Mathematical design in God's creation: Dr. Ronald Buelow
Real and complex analysis: Dr. Mel Friske
Universal algebra: Dr. Kristi Meyer
MUSIC
Computers and synthesizers: Dr. William Braun
Harpsichord performance: Dr. Juanita Becker
Hymns of Martin Luther: Dr. William Braun
Jazz performance: Prof. Terry Treuden
Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI): Dr. William Braun
Technology and music: Dr. William Braun
NURSING
Nursing in resource-poor countries: Prof. Rebekah Carey
Granville Neighborhood Health Center (free clinic): Prof. Rebekah Carey
PHILOSOPHY
Ethics: Dr. Gregory Schulz
Heidegger: Dr. Gregory Schulz
Nietzsche: Dr. Gregory Schulz
Wittgenstein: Dr. Gregory Schulz
PHYSICS
Low temperature physics: Dr. Kerry Kuehn
Pattern formation in nature: Dr. Kerry Kuehn
PSYCHOLOGY
Crisis counseling: Dr. Leanne Olson
Dyslexia: Dr. Leanne Olson
Mental health: Dr. Wendy Close
Sexual abuse and trauma: Dr. Leanne Olson
Stress management: Dr. Leanne Olson
SPANISH
Spanish language and literature: Dr. Mary Jo Brown
THEATRE
Christianity and theatre arts: Prof. Jay Sierszyn
Milwaukee theatre history: Prof. Jay Sierszyn
Russian theatre: Prof. Jay Sierszyn
Venues and production facilities: Prof. Jay Sierszyn
THEOLOGY
American Lutheranism: Dr. Mark Braun
Biblical archaeology: Dr. Joel Pless
Christian mysticism: Dr. Paul Lehninger
Lutheran confessions: Dr. Paul Lehninger
Lutheran teaching and scholarship: Dr. Gregory Schulz
Luther, Martin: Dr. Mark Braun, Dr. Charles Cortright
Medieval theology and the sacraments: Dr. Charles Cortright
New Testament Greek: Dr. Joel Pless
Pauline epistles: Dr. Charles Cortright
Reformation history: Dr. Charles Cortright