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80 faculty · 339 courses · data as of 2026-07-02
Jeff Thompson, Professor of Biology, Dean of the Faculty h-index 34
Revolve around a branch of genetics called epigenetics. In short, epigenetics refers to non-DNA inheritable information that operates above-and-beyond the genetic instructions contained in cells. While genes serve as “recipes” to execute ce
Notable: “BAFF-R, a Newly Identified TNF Receptor That Specifically Interacts with BAFF” (2001) · 893 citations
Laura Allison Romano, Associate Professor h-index 24
Developmental Biologist Pronouns She / Her / Hers Biography The favorite part of my job is teaching, whether as a mentor, academic advisor, research advisor, or course instructor. I enjoy the constant flow of students in and out of my offic
Notable: “Chromatin three-dimensional interactions mediate genetic effects on gene expression” (2019) · 236 citations
Jessica E. Rettig, Professor of Biology h-index 15
Aquatic Ecology Pronouns She / Her / Hers Biography Dr. Rettig has been teaching at Denison since the fall of 2000 and currently is a full professor in the Biology Department and the Director of the Global Health Program. Dr. Rettig teaches
Notable: “Perturbation and Resilience: A Long‐Term, Whole‐Lake Study of Predator Extinction and Reintroduction” (1995) · 200 citations
Lina Yoo, Associate Professor h-index 13
Cell Biologist Degree(s) B.S., Duke University; Ph.D., Washington University Learning & Teaching Courses Biol 210 Molecular Biology and Unicellular Life Biol 341 Immunology Biol 345 Eukaryotic Cell Biology Academic Positions Associate P
Notable: “Mutations in the tyrosine phosphatase CD45 gene in a child with severe combined immunodeficiency disease” (2000) · 310 citations
Courses: Nutrition Biology · Modern Topics in Biology · Special Topics in Biology for Non-Majors · Biology and Politics of Women's Health · Introductory Topics in Biology · Molecular Biology and Unicellular Life +34 more
Fadhel Kaboub, Associate Professor h-index 11
Es on financial sovereignty, job creation programs, youth unemployment, and the political economy of the Middle East. Details My research is in the Post Keynesian and Institutionalist tradition in the fields of macroeconomic theory and poli
Notable: “Employment Guarantee Programs: A Survey of Theories and Policy Experiences” (2007) · 46 citations
Emily Marshall, Associate Professor, Director of Quantitative Initiatives h-index 10
Notable: “Heterogeneous gender effects under loss aversion in the economics classroom: A field experiment” (2015) · 26 citations
Adam Walke, Assistant Professor h-index 9
Notable: “Electricity consumption and metropolitan economic performance in Guangzhou: 1950–2013” (2017) · 36 citations
Andrea L. Ziegert, Professor of Economics, John E. Harris Chair of Economics h-index 8
Notable: “The Role of Personality Temperament and Student Learning in Principles of Economics: Further Evidence” (2000) · 113 citations
Courses: Introductory Macroeconomics · Introductory Microeconomics · Introduction to Financial Accounting · Introductory Topics in Economics · Economic Justice · Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability +34 more
Robert Weis, Professor h-index 21
Notable: “Development and initial validation of the Parent Behavior Inventory.” (1999) · 210 citations
Nestor Matthews, Professor, Chair of Neuroscience h-index 16
Notable: “Vehicle Detection and Recognition in Greyscale Imagery” (1995) · 108 citations
Erin Henshaw, Professor h-index 15
Notable: “Conceptualizing mental health care utilization using the health belief model.” (2009) · 178 citations
Susan Kennedy, Associate Professor h-index 14
Focused in two general areas of behavioral neuroscience and psychopharmacology. The first area is concerned with how animals' behavioral responses to stimulant drugs such as amphetamine might abe modified by previous drug experien
Notable: “Prevention and Early Intervention of Anxiety Disorders in Inhibited Preschool Children.” (2005) · 510 citations
Courses: Introduction to Psychology · Introductory Topics in Psychology · Research Methods and Statistics · Field Experience in Psychology · 200-level Special Topics courses · 200-level Special Topics Research Course +34 more
Sangeet Kumar, Associate Professor h-index 8
Focused on the global dimensions of digital and popular culture. His ongoing projects explore the global dimensions of digital media infrastructures analyzing the social, cultural and political consequences of their growth and uptake in
Notable: “The algorithmic dance: YouTube’s Adpocalypse and the gatekeeping of cultural content on digital platforms” (2019) · 76 citations
Laurel B. Kennedy, Professor Emeritus of Communication h-index 1
Suzanne Condray, Professor Emerita h-index 1
Craig Pinkerton, Visiting Assistant Professor h-index 1
Courses: Public Address · Introduction to News Writing and Reporting · Argumentation · Relating Through Narrating · Media Structures · Freedom of Speech +34 more
Christian Faur, Director of Collaborative Technologies for the Fine Arts
Digital Media in the Arts Pronouns He / Him Biography Christian Faur joined Denison University in 2001. He is the director of collaborative technologies for the fine arts, a role that places him at the intersection of technology, teaching
Justin Coleman, Associate Professor
Ceramics Biography JstnClmn is Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Denison University, and a practicing artist working in sculpture and ceramics. Clmn is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA 05) and the University of Delawa
Keith Allyn Spencer, Associate Professor, Chair of Visual Arts
Painting/Art Pronouns He / Him / His Biography The work of Keith Allyn Spencer is like a cartoon of painting. Always exploring new relationships to material and his environment, Spencer tries to undermine any obvious technical abilities, pr
Micaela Vivero, Professor
Courses: Visual Arts Praxis · Senior Exhibition · Art Gallery Talk & Symposium · Visual Arts: Making and Meaning · Introduction to Animation · Introduction to Drawing +34 more
Malliga Och, Associate Professor h-index 9
Comparative Politics, International Politics Pronouns She / Her Biography Originally from Germany and Thailand, Malliga Och joined Denison University as an Associate Professor in the Fall of 2023, after having taught at Idaho State Universi
Notable: “Early birds, short tenures, and the double squeeze: how gender and age intersect with parliamentary representation” (2019) · 65 citations
Heather N. Pool, Associate Professor, Chair of Politics & Public Affairs h-index 2
Notable: “Writing Better Writing Assignments” (2014) · 5 citations
Andrew McWard, Assistant Professor h-index 1
International Relations Pronouns He / Him / His Degree(s) B.A., Hendrix College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison Quick Links Fast Facts Academic Calendar Academic Programs Library News & Events Admission Virtual Tour Vis
Anthony Ives, Assistant Professor
Courses: PPA Off-Campus Experience · Selected Topics in American Politics · Introduction to Policymaking in Democracies · Special Topics in Comparative Politics · Selected Topics in International Politics · Introduction to Global Governance +34 more
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About Denison University. Denison University in Granville, OH reports an overall acceptance rate of 19.5%, an early-round acceptance rate of 18.3%, an SAT middle 50% of 1340–1480, a class size of 636, and a yield of 26.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Liberal arts college with exceptional career outcomes and alumni network. Known for strong communication, cinema, and data analytics programs in a quintessential college town.