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88 faculty · 566 courses · data as of 2026-07-02
Ruth E. Grahn, Professor of Psychology, Co-Chair h-index 20
Impact of stress on behavior and neural function Animal models of psychopathology Role of serotonin in fear/anxiety-related behaviors Protein immunohistochemistry As a behavioral neuroscientist, Ruth Grahn's central interest is to i
Notable: “Activation of serotonin-immunoreactive cells in the dorsal raphe nucleus in rats exposed to an uncontrollable stressor” (1999) · 300 citations
Audrey L. Zakriski, Professor of Psychology h-index 17
Children's mental health Contextual assessment of child psychopathology Childhood peer rejection and victimization Audrey Zakriski teaches courses in clinical, developmental and general psychology, with an emphasis on community-base
Notable: “The long-term sequelae of sexual abuse: Support for a complex posttraumatic stress disorder” (1996) · 195 citations
Joseph A. Schroeder, Professor of Psychology, Director of Neuroscience Program h-index 17
Neurobiology of analgesia The neurobiological mechanisms of psychostimulant related behavior Animal models of neurodegenerative disease, schizophrenia and drug abuse Heavy metal neurotoxicity Spatial navigation learning and memory psycholog
Notable: “Withdrawal from chronic administration of cocaine decreases delta opioid receptor signaling and increases anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in the rat” (2007) · 113 citations
Jeff Moher, Associate Professor of Psychology, Co-Chair h-index 16
Cognitive psychology Cognitive neuroscience Visual attention Cognition in action Jeff Moher is an Associate Professor of Psychology. His research uses behavioral and neurophysiological methods to understand why distractions occur, w
Notable: “The ignoring paradox: Cueing distractor features leads first to selection, then to inhibition of to-be-ignored items” (2012) · 252 citations
Courses: Introduction to Psychology · CC: The Brain Meets the World · Psychological Statistics · Research Methods in Psychology · Psychology of Women · Psychology of Sleep +29 more
Andrew Levin, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations h-index 17
Peacekeeping International conflict resolution The United Nations Civil wars International relations Andrew Levin's current research focuses on United Nations peacekeeping. He studies how peacekeepers can help reduce violence
David Patton, Joanne Toor Cummings '50 Professor of Government and International Relations h-index 9
Comparative politics European politics European Union Federal Republic of Germany David Patton teaches classes on comparative politics, contemporary Europe, the European Union, nationalism and ethnic conflict, European foreign polic
Tristan Anne Borer, Professor of Government and International Relations, Chair h-index 7
Human rights Human rights and the media Transitional justice Gender and human rights International relations Tristan Borer’s current research focuses on issues surrounding Western media portrayals of distant human rights abuses, esp
MaryAnne Borrelli, Susan Eckert Lynch '62 Professor of Government h-index 6
United States politics and government Gender and United States politics The Presidency Congress MaryAnne Borrelli's courses include U.S. Government and Politics (GOV 111); Congress (GOV 212); Gender and U.S. Politics (GOV 250); Poli
Courses: Political Ideas · U.S. Government and Politics · Comparative Politics · International Politics · International Security · Insurgency and Counterinsurgency +34 more
S. James Lee, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Co-Chair h-index 61
Avatars Computer graphics and visualization for interactive applications such as computer games, virtual reality environments, autonomous interactive characters, museum installations S. James Lee's research interests are concentrate
Notable: “Large-scale pattern growth of graphene films for stretchable transparent electrodes” (2009) · 10,430 citations
Gary Parker, Professor of Computer Science h-index 12
Artificial intelligence Cognitive science Autonomous agent learning Colony robotics Evolutionary robotics Genetic algorithms Multi-legged robots Interactive video games Gary Parker's research focuses on methodologies for learning in
Notable: “Revitalizing computing education through free and open source software for humanity” (2009) · 64 citations
Ozgur Izmirli, Professor of Computer Science h-index 10
Content analysis of music audio Computer Vision Music information retrieval Music perception and cognition modeling Multi-modal computer-user interfaces Real-time interactive music technology Ozgur Izmirli explores new technologies
Notable: “Revitalizing computing education through free and open source software for humanity” (2009) · 64 citations
Christine Chung, Professor of Computer Science, Co-Chair h-index 7
Algorithm design and analysis Algorithmic game theory Christine Chung teaches Introduction to Computer Science and Problem Solving, Topics in Algorithmic Game Theory, Algorithm Design and Analysis, Data Structures and Research Semin
Notable: “The Impact of Algorithmic Trading in a Simulated Asset Market” (2019) · 20 citations
Courses: Introductory Informatics · CC: Intro Computer Science and Problem Solving · Bioinformatics · Topics in Software Development · Introduction to Data Science · Data Structures +27 more
Anne Bernhard, Katharine Blunt Professor of Biology, Chair h-index 22
Notable: “Isolation of an autotrophic ammonia-oxidizing marine archaeon” (2005) · 2,881 citations
Taegan McMahon, Associate Professor of Biology h-index 21
Notable: “Biodiversity inhibits parasites: Broad evidence for the dilution effect” (2015) · 762 citations
Martha J. Grossel, Jean C. Tempel '65 Professor of Biology h-index 18
Molecular biology Cell biology Cancer and the cell cycle Cell cycle regulation Martha Grossel is the 2016 recipient of the Nancy Batson Nisbet Rash award , an honor that provides a research fund presented annually to a member o
Notable: “Drosophila Krüppel protein is a transcriptional represser” (1990) · 222 citations
Maria Rosa, Associate Professor of Biology h-index 9
Marine Biology & Ecology Oceanography Marine Sciences Maria Rosa's research focuses on the application of new techniques to enrich our understanding of how organismal physiology and morphology impacts marine invertebrate life histor
Notable: “Capture, ingestion, and egestion of microplastics by suspension-feeding bivalves: a 40-year history” (2019) · 193 citations
Courses: Psychology of Sleep · Drugs and Behavior · Biopsychology · Sensation and Perception · Cognitive Neuroscience · Systems Neuroscience +11 more
Maria Cruz-Saco, Joanne Toor Cummings '50 Professor of Economics h-index 9
Open macro and development economics Social protection systems in Latin America Migration and remittances An expert on economic development and Latin American economies, María Amparo Cruz-Saco's extensive research and consultin
Notable: “Labour markets and social security coverage. The Latin American experience.” (2009) · 20 citations
David Chavanne, Professor of Economics, Chair h-index 8
Experimental economics Behavioral economics Economics and philosophy Income redistribution Law and economics David Chavanne teaches courses in behavioral finance, experimental economics, law and economics, and microeconomic theory.
Notable: “Opioid use and stigma: The role of gender, language and precipitating events” (2018) · 194 citations
Mark Joseph Stelzner, Associate Professor of Economics h-index 7
Inequality and the political underpinnings of the economic system Mark Stelzner’s research is focused on better understanding income inequality in the United States. He has explored a number of topics including the evolution of labo
Notable: “The Forgotten Americans: An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation” (2019) · 57 citations
Candace Howes, Barbara Hogate Ferrin '43 Professor of Economics h-index 7
Labor economics Low-wage workers Care work Long-term care Candace Howes is working on the problems of the long-term-care workforce and low wage workers. She previously taught at the University of Notre Dame and served as the auto in
Notable: “The Impact of a large wage increase on the workforce stability of IHSS Home Care Workers in San Francisco County” (2002) · 21 citations
Courses: Introductory Macroeconomics · Introductory Microeconomics · Feminist Economics · Intro to Math Method for Econ · Int Microeconomic Theory · Int Micro Theory (With Calc) +34 more
Marc Zimmer, Jean C. Tempel '65 Professor of Chemistry h-index 28
Computational chemistry Fluorescent proteins Marc Zimmer teaches general chemistry, molecular science and environmental chemistry. He has tried to make these courses relevant and interesting by introducing the most recent developmen
Notable: “Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP): Applications, Structure, and Related Photophysical Behavior” (2002) · 1,190 citations
Timo V. Ovaska, Hans & Ella McCollum '21 Vahlteich Professor of Chemistry h-index 19
Organic chemistry Timo Ovaska centers his research on organic synthesis, a process that allows chemists to prepare complex materials in a rational fashion from simple precursors. In 2011, Pfizer scientist and '99 alumnus Jamie Tuttl
Notable: “Evolution of a Synthetic Strategy: Total Synthesis of (±)-Welwitindolinone A Isonitrile” (2008) · 173 citations
Stanton Ching, Margaret W. Kelly Professor of Chemistry h-index 16
Inorganic materials chemistry Electrochemistry Stan Ching has taught a wide variety of chemistry courses, including lectures and laboratories for General Chemistry, Advanced General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic
Notable: “Sol−Gel Synthesis of Layered Birnessite-Type Manganese Oxides” (1997) · 272 citations
Tanya L. Schneider, Hans and Ella McCollum '21 Vahlteich Associate Professor of Chemistry, Chair h-index 14
Biosynthesis of natural products Antibiotic resistance Quorum sensing Tanya Schneider's research interests broadly include the biosynthesis and molecular recognition of natural products, with a current focus on antibiotics and bacte
Notable: “Oxidase Domains in Epothilone and Bleomycin Biosynthesis: Thiazoline to Thiazole Oxidation during Chain Elongation” (2003) · 109 citations
Courses: Chemistry in Context · General Chemistry · General Chemistry Lab · Advanced General Chemistry · Advanced General Chemistry Lab · Principles of Inorganic Chemistry +31 more
Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.
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About Connecticut College. Connecticut College in New London, CT reports an overall acceptance rate of 37.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 41.1%, an SAT middle 50% of 1350–1500, a class size of 451, and a yield of 15.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Known for interdisciplinary pathways linking courses, internships, and study abroad into integrated plans. Beautiful hilltop campus overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound.