Faculty

Education

• BM - Piano Performance, The University of Michigan (2007)
• MM - Piano Performance, The Juilliard School (2009)
• DMA - Music Performance, University of Michigan (2012)

Teaching Interests

• Parish Music, Worship Arts, Hymnody, Worship Arts Leadership, Music Theory, Music Theory, Piano

Education

• Ph D - Media & Communication, Bowling Green State University (2018)
• MA - Communication, The University of Akron (2014)
• BA - Communication, Muskingum University (2012)
• BS - Mathematics, Muskingum University (2012)

Research Interests

• Media Bias
• Parasocial Relationships

Teaching Interests

• Media Studies
• Interpersonal Communication

Education

• BA - Religious Studies, MidAmerica Nazarene University (1984)
• Political Science - Public Administration, University of Oklahoma (2013)
• Theology, Nazarene Theological Seminary (1993)

Research Interests

• Public Service Motivation
• Political Education

Teaching Interests

• Political Studies
• Political Science

Education

• Ph D - American history and culture, University of Michigan (2007)
• MA - American Studies, University of Alabama (1999)
• BA - English, University of Southern Mississippi (1997)

Research Interests

• Gender roles over time
• History of the family

Teaching Interests

• United States History
• Western Civilization

Education

• Ph D - Doctrinal Theology, Concordia Seminary (2016)
• M Div - Theology, Concordia Seminary (2011)
• BS - Physics, Valparaiso University (2007)

Contributions

• Hopkins, T. (2020). Luther and Bonhoeffer on the Sermon on the Mount: Similar Tasks, Different Tools 7 (1, pp. 1). Mequon, WI: Concordia Theological Journal.
• Hopkins, T. (2019). Review of Mark Chavez, American Religion: Contemporary Trends (2nd edition) 28 (1, pp. 1). Logia.
• Hopkins, T. (2018). Review of DeJonge, Michael P. Bonhoeffer’s Reception of Luther 6 (1, pp. 1). Concordia Theological Journal.
• Hopkins, T. (2018). Theology Is for Confession 6 (1, pp. 1). Concordia Theological Journal.
• Hopkins, T. (2018). The Significance of Luther's Ninety-Five Theses After Five-Hundred Years 5 (1, pp. 1). Concordia Theological Journal.

Presentations

• Hopkins, T. (2019). Reading Scripture Against Ourselves: Bonhoeffer's Penitential Hermeneutic. Paper. Devoted: Reforming the Devotional Life (30th annual Theological Symposium). St. Louis, MO.
• Hopkins, T. (2018). The Servant Church: Mission After Christendom. Lecture. St. Luke Lutheran Church Sermon/Bible Study Two-Part Series on The Church's Mission After Christendom. Ann Arbor, MI.
• Hopkins, T. (2018). The Location of Congregational Vocation: The Importance of Place in the Mission of the Church. Oral Presentation. The Lutheran Foundation Grant Workshop. Fort Wayne, IN.

Research Interests

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• Church and World

Teaching Interests

• Systematic Theology
• Lutheran Confessions

Education

• Ph D - Computer Science, Kent State University (2019)
• MS - Computer Science, University of Zakho (2011)
• BS - Computer Science, University of Baghdad (2005)

Contributions

• Ma, C., Zhao, Y., Curtis, A., Kamw, F., AL-Dohuki, S., Yang, J., Jamonnak, S. & Ali, I., (2020). CLEVis: A Semantic Driven Visual Analytics System for Community Level Events IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications.
• Jamonnak, S., Zhao, Y., Curtis, A., Al-Dohuki, S., Ye, X., Kamw, F. & Yang, J., (2020). GeoVisuals: a visual analytics approach to leverage the potential of spatial videos and associated geonarratives International Journal of Geographical Information Science. http://dx.doi.org...
• Kamw, F., Al-Dohuki, S., Zhao, Y., Eynon, T., Sheets, D., Yang, J., Ye, X. & Chen, W., (2020). Urban Structure Accessibility Modeling and Visualization for Joint Spatiotemporal Constraints 21 (1, pp. 1). IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. http://dx.doi.org...
• AL-Dohuki, S., Kamw, F., Zhao, Y., Ye, X., Yang, J. & Jamonnak, S., (2019). An Open Source TrajAnalytics Software for Modeling, Transformation and Visualization of Urban Trajectory Data. 2019 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference (ITSC). IEEE. http://dx.doi.org...
• Kamw, F., Al-Dohuki, S., Zhao, Y., Yang, J., Ye, X. & Chen, W., (2019). Visually Analyzing Latent Accessibility Clusters of Urban POIs Porto: 10th EuroVis Workshop on Visual Analytics, Porto, Portugal, June 2019, Eurographics Association.

Research Interests

• Information Visualization and Visual Analytics
• Database Management ( SQL Database, Document Database, Graph Database, Spatial Database)

Teaching Interests

• Database Design
• Programming and Software Engineering

Education

• Ph D - Chemistry, University of Michigan (2016)
• MS - Organic Chemistry, University of Michigan (2012)
• BS - Chemistry, Hope College (2010)

Research Interests

• Improving the Biocompatibility of Biomedical Materials
• Pedagogy

Teaching Interests

• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Education

• Ph D - English Literature, West Virginia University (2006)
• MA - English Literature, West Virginia University (1998)
• BS - English, Frostburg State University (1995)

Contributions

• Kreiger, G. (2018). How to Restore an Abandoned Garden at a House You Bought In Ypsi. Bear River Review. Ann Arbor: Bear River Review.

Presentations

• Kreiger, G. (2018). Rescuing Emerson in the Contemporary College Classroom. Oral Presentation. MASAL Annual Conference. Lansing.

Research Interests

• Trauma in Life Writing
• Nineteenth-Century Women Writers

Teaching Interests

• Creative Writing
• American Literature

Education

• Ph D - English, Bowling Green State University (2008)
• MA - English, Illinois State University (2002)
• BA - English, University Wisconsin-Green Bay (2000)

Contributions

• Laverick, E. (2020). "Welcome, Share, Celebrate: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Classroom for ELs". The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges: Curated Advice from Award-winning Teachers".
• Laverick, E. (2018). Project-Based Learning to Promote Language Skill Development: A Sample Reflection TESOL Press. http://blog.tesol...
• Laverick, E. (2018). Project-Based Learning (1st, pp. 1st). Annapolis Junction, MD: TESOL Press. https://sites.tes...
• Laverick, E. (2018). Quick Tip: 4 Steps for Designing and Implementing Project-Based Learning Alexandria, VA: TESOL Connection. http://newsmanage...

Presentations

• Laverick, E. (2021). Using the Musical Hamilton to Scaffold to Academic Literacy. Oral Presentation. Midwest SoTL. Virtual.
• Laverick, E. & (2020). Two Parents' Preceptions of Remote Learning during COVID-19. Oral Presentation. Tech & Trek. Hiram, OH.
• Laverick, E. (2019). Bridging Cultures through the Digital Humanities. Oral Presentation. Interchanges. Tully Cross, Ireland.
• Laverick, E. (2019). Who Tells your Story? Using Hamilton to Teach Rhetorical Conventions and Writing Skills. Paper. Conference on College Composition and Communication. Pittsburgh, PA.

Research Interests

• Culturally relevant teaching practices
• Rhetorical theory and multimodal composing practices

Teaching Interests

• First year writing
• Rhetorical theory and history

Education

• Ph D - Human Science, Saybrook Univeristy (2018)
• MA - English, East Carolina University (2010)
• BS - Sociology, Eastern Michigan University (2002)

Research Interests

• Racial justice
• Faith development

Teaching Interests

• Social justice
• Human development

Education

• Ph D - Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University (2015)
• BS - Chemistry, University of Michigan (2009)

Contributions

• Martin, A., Siamaki, A., Belecki, K. & Gupton, F., (2015). A Flow-based Synthesis of Telmisartan. 5(3):145-147. Journal of Flow Chemistry.
• Martin, A., Siamaki, A., Belecki, K. & Gupton, F., (2014). A Convergent Approach to the Total Synthesis of Telmisartan via a Suzuki Cross-Coupling Reaction between Two Functinoalized Benzimidazoles. 80:1915-1919. Journal of Organic Chemistry.

Presentations

• Martin, A. (2018). Synthesis of Piperidines via an Aza-Prins Cyclization. Oral Presentation. Concordia Faculty Scholarship Week. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Martin, A., England, J., Palushaj, N., Palushaj, L. & Masell, C., (2017). Synthesis of Functionalized Dibenzimidazole Precursor of Telmisartan. Poster. ACS Central Regional Meeting. Dearborn, Michigan.
• Martin, A. (2015). Applications of Continuous Chemical Processing in Pharmaceuticals. Oral Presentation. Chemistry Seminar. Rochester, New York.

Research Interests

• Organic Synthesis
• Pharmaceutical Process Development

Teaching Interests

• Organic Chemistry
• Chemistry

Education

• MS - Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton (2008)
• BS - Kinesiology, California State University, Fresno (2006)

Contributions

• Giacomazzi, A. (2018). Juggling Act Training and Conditioning. http://training-c...
• Giacomazzi, A. (2017). Clinic to the Classroom Training and Conditioning. http://training-c...
• Melick, A. (2009). Analysis of the Impact Performance of Ice Hockey Helmets Using Two Different Test Methods 6 (4, pp. 4). Journal of ASTM International.

Research Interests

• Concussions in hockey
• Skin infections in the wrestling population

Teaching Interests

• Athletic Training
• Strength and Conditioning

Education

• Ph D - Seventeenth-Century British Literature, Purdue University (2004)
• MA - Literature of Early Modern England and the English Renaissance, Michigan State University (1998)
• BA - Literature in English, Michigan State University (1993)

Research Interests

• John Donne
• Seventeenth-Century British Poetry

Teaching Interests

• Shakespeare
• Early Modern British Literature

Education

• MS - Health Education, Syracuse University (1981)
• BS - Health Education, Ohio University (1979)

Contributions

• Neal, T. (2019). Athletic Training Excellence Starts with Ethics November, 2019- on line (doi:10.3928/19425864-20190925-01, pp. doi:10.3928/19425864-20190925-01). Ithaca, NY: Athletic Training and Sports Care.

Presentations

• Neal, T. (2020). Psychological Factors That Moderate and Mediate Response to Injury for the Athlete with ADHD. Lecture. 2020 TATS annual meeting. Nashville, TN.
• Neal, T. (2020). Suicide Risk Assessment in the Secondary School Setting. Lecture. 2020 TATS annual meeting. Nashville, TN.
• Neal, T. (2017). The Other Worst Moments for Student-Athletes: Mental Health Issues. Oral Presentation. America East Conference Health & Safety Summit. Stony Brook, NY.

Research Interests

• Athletic training
• Risk management

Teaching Interests

• Athletic training
• Liability in sports medicine

Education

• MA - Art Education, Art Academy of Cincinnati (2004)
• MFA - Visual Art, Vermont College of Fine Arts (2021)
• BA - Fine Arts, Hillsdale College (1997)
• BA - Post BA Teacher Certification in Art Education, Eastern Michigan University (2007)

Research Interests

• Art Education & Art History

Teaching Interests

• 3D studio courses: 3D Design & Sculpture
• Interior Design/Remodelling

Education

• Ph D - Philosophy, Wayne State University (1991)
• MA - Philosophy, Wayne State University (1984)
• BS - Biology, Eastern Michigan University (1975)
• Library Science, The University of Michigan (1979)

Contributions

• Parrish, S. On Atheism's Lack of Ability to Explain ???? (????, pp. ????). ????: The Worldview Bulletin.

Research Interests

• Philosophy of Religion
• Philosophy of Mind

Teaching Interests

• History of Philosophy
• Moral Philosophy

Education

• Ph D - Music Education, Indiana University (2015)
• BA - Music Education, Transylvania University (1997)
• Wind Band Conducting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2004)

Contributions

• Perrine, W. (2019). In Loco Parentis and the Politicized Music Education Curriculum 27 (2, pp. 2). Philosophy of Music Education Review.
• Perrine, W. (2018). Proselytization and Popular Music: A Policy Framework for Religious Musical Expression in the Public Schools 118 (4, pp. 4). Arts Education Policy Review.
• Perrine, W. (2017). The Perils of Repressive Tolerance in Music Education Curriculum 16 (2, pp. 2). Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education.
• Perrine, W. (2017). Bauchman v. West High School Revisited: Religious Text and Context in Music Education 25 (2, pp. 2). Philosophy of Music Education Review.
• Perrine, W. (2016). The Rehearsal and Performance of Holiday Music: Philosophical Issues in Stratechuk v. Board of Education 24 (2, pp. 2). Philosophy of Music Education Review.

Presentations

• Perrine, W. (2020). When Activism Silences Musical Agency: Policy Contradictions in Populist Times. Paper. New Directions Conference: “Embracing Agency and Activism: Policy and the Future of Music Education". Lansing, MI.
• Perrine, W. (2018). Reclaiming Beauty for Music Education. Paper. 33rd ISME World Conference. Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Perrine, W. (2017). A Response to “Mapping the Mountain: An Open Model of Creativity in String Education.”. Paper. ISPME Symposium XI. Volos, Greece.
• Perrine, W. (2017). A Deepening Schism: Conflicts between Critical Pedagogy and the Wind Band. Paper. CBDNA National Conference. Kansas City, MO.
• Perrine, W. (2017). Music Education in the Thinking Chair: The Injustice of Classroom Advocacy . Paper. New Directions Conference: “Musicking equity: Enacting social justice through music education". Lansing, MI.

Research Interests

• Philosophy of Music Education
• Public Policy & Music Education

Teaching Interests

• Directing Instrumental Music
• Music Education

Education

• D Min - Leadership and Ministry Management, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2017)
• M Div - Theology, Concordia Seminary (2007)
• BA - Pastoral Ministry/Theological Languages, Concordia University Wisconsin (2003)

Research Interests

• Leadership and Ministry Management
• Missions and Evangelism

Teaching Interests

• The Bible
• Christian Faith/Christian Doctrine

Education

• Ph D - Biological Science, Meharry Medical School (2003)
• BS - Biology , University of Alabama at Brimingham (1992)

Research Interests

• Synaptic Physiology
• Learning and Memory

Teaching Interests

• Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Pathophysiology

Education

• Ph D - Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
• MS - Biology, Eastern Michigan University (2010)
• BA - Life Science, Concordia River Forest (1981)

Research Interests

• Higher Education Operations

Teaching Interests

• Science Philosophy
• Creation Science

Education

• Ph D - Mathematics, Central Michigan University (2018)
• MS - Mathematics, Central Michigan University (2014)
• BS - Mathematics, Ferris State University (2012)

Research Interests

• Topological recursion
• Random walks

Teaching Interests

• Calculus and related material
• Graph theory

Education

• MS - Clinical Psychology, Madonna University (2012)
• BA - History, Madonna University (2002)
• Community Care Counseling / Trauma Focus, Liberty University (2020)
• Police Academy, Wayne County Regional Police Training Center (1993)

Research Interests

• Psychological Trauma
• Fear Response

Teaching Interests

• Criminal Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology

Education

• Ph D - Historical Theology, Concordia Seminary (2020)
• M Div - Concordia Seminary (1996)
• MA - Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity, University of Virginia (2004)
• MA - Classical Languages, Washington University (1998)
• BA - General Science, Concordia University (1990)
• Exegesis, Concordia Seminary (1998)

Contributions

• Schulz, C. (2018). Catechism Sermon on the First Article of the Creed. Luther's Works, Vol. 56, Sermons III. 56 (1, pp. 1). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. https://www.cph.o...
• Schulz, C. (2018). Sermon for Exaudi Sunday Afternoon, On Divorce . Luther's Works, Vol. 56, Sermons III, pp. 27-36. 56 (1, pp. 1). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. https://www.cph.o...
• Schulz, C. (2018). Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Trinity. Luther's Works, vol 56, Sermons III. 56 (1, pp. 1). St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. https://www.cph.o...
• Schulz, C. (2018). Sermon on the Legend of St. Christopher . Luther's Works, Sermons III. 56 St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House.
• Schulz, C. (2017). "I said, 'You are gods'": Citations of Psalm 81:6 in the Augustinian Corpus 4 (2, pp. 2). Mequon, WI: Concordia Theological Journal.

Research Interests

• Patristics (Church Fathers)
• Theology of the Lord's Supper

Teaching Interests

• Classical Languages
• Church History

Education

• MS - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan (2014)
• BS - Biology, Grand Valley State University (2009)

Presentations

• Fields, M. & Shultz, L. (2020). THE EFFECT OF SILVER INFUSED CLOTHING ON BACTERIA VIABILITY. Poster. MidSURE. Virtual (Michigan State University).
• Shultz, L. & Ambs, M. (2018). Intermittent use of antimicrobial socks does not decrease microbial prevalence in student athletes: a pilot study . Oral Presentation. Concordia University Faculty Scholarship Week. Concordia University Ann Arbor.

Research Interests

• Biofilm development and control of E. coli motility through c-di-GMP
• Microbiology education

Teaching Interests

• Microbiology
• Cell and Molecular Biology

Education

• EDD - Educational Leadership , Idaho State University (2017)
• MPE - Athletic Administration, Idaho State University (2011)
• BS - Sports Medicine, Eastern Michigan University (2008)

Contributions

• Shuman, K. (2019). Grant Proposal Preparation Readiness: A Glimpse at the Education Level of Higher Education Faculty 50 (1, pp. 1). Journal of Research Administration.
• Shuman, K. (2018). Considerations for Female Athletes. Principles of Athletic Strength and Conditioning: The Foundations of Success in Training and Developing the Complete Athlete. Plymouth, Michigan : International Youth Conditioning Association.
• Shuman, K. & Appleby, K. (2016). Gender Preference? National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Student-Athletes and Strength and Conditioning Coaches 30 (10, pp. 10). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. http://dx.doi.org...
• Meyers, M., Miller, K. & Shuman, K., (2016). Incidence and Severity of Upper Extremity High School Football Trauma on Artificial versus Natural Grass 48 Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. http://dx.doi.org...
• Shuman, K. & Meyers, M. (2015). Skateboarding injuries: An updated review 43 (3, pp. 3). The Physician and Sportsmedicine. http://dx.doi.org...

Research Interests

• Epidemiology of Sport Injury
• Performance-based Measures

Teaching Interests

• Exercise Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning

Education

• Ph D - Psychology & Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2012)
• MA - Marriage & Family Counseling, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006)
• MA - Christian Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006)
• MS - Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Texas A&M University (2003)
• BS - Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University (1998)

Research Interests

• Teaching of psychology
• Integrating Christianity into marriage counseling

Teaching Interests

• Counseling skills
• Research methods

Education

• Ph D - Comparative Scripture, Interpretation, and Practice, University of Virginia (2014)
• M Div - Concordia Seminary (2004)
• MA - Comparative Scripture, Interpretation, and Practice, University of Virginia (2011)
• MA - Islamic Studies, Luther Seminary (1999)
• BS - Mechanical Engineering, Valparaiso University (1994)
• Valparaiso University (1994)
• Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic Language Institute in Fez (2006)

Contributions

• Yakimow, S. (2021). Spreading Open the Letter and Peering Inside: Gregory Nazianzen, Scriptural Pragmatism, and Doctrinal Development 19 (1, pp. 1). The Journal of Scriptural Reasoning. https://jsr.shant...
• Yakimow, S. (2019). Testing the Spirits: The Early Church on Judging Prophecy and Prophets 6 (1, pp. 1). Ann Arbor, MI: Concordia Theological Journal.
• Yakimow, S. (2016). Signs of Transformation: Communicating the Gospel in an Age of Nones and Dones 24 (2, pp. 2). Lutheran Mission Matters.

Presentations

• Yakimow, S. (2020). Signs of Transformation: A Semiotic Approach to a Lutheran Engagement with the World. Lecture. Tri-Circuit Gathering. LCMS Michigan District offices.
• Yakimow, S. (2016). Inquiring into Inquiry. Paper. Theological Educators Conference. Irvine, California.
• Yakimow, S. (2015). Proclamatory Pragmatism: An Investigation into the Lutheran Logic of Law and Gospel. Lecture. Puget Sound Pastor's Conference. Whidbey Island, WA.
• Yakimow, S. (2015). The Role of Doctrine in the Church’s Life. Lecture. Oregon Pastor's Conference. Bend, OR.
• Yakimow, S. (2014). Doctrine and Truth. Lecture. Bi-Circuit Gathering. Portland, OR.

Research Interests

• Biblical Interpretation / Hermeneutics
• Theology and Science

Teaching Interests

• Philosophical Theology
• Scriptural Pragmatism

Education

• MA - Organismal Biology, Eastern Michigan University (2014)
• BA - Wildlife Ecology, Pre-vet, Purdue University (2010)

Teaching Interests

• Environmental Biology
• Ecology

Education

• MLS - Academic Library Services, Wayne State University (2016)
• MS - Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, Concordia University Ann Arbor (2019)

Teaching Interests

• Digital Libraries

Education

• BM - Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
• MM - Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University (2018)