Karen
Plucinski, Associate Professor and Department Head
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| Education:
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Ph.D.,
University of Maine |
| Teaching
Responsibilities: |
Ecology, Anatomy
& Physiology, General Biology |
| Specialties/Research
Interests: |
Wildlife ecology
and conservation |
| Advising
Areas: |
Ecology &
conservation biology, Pre-physical therapy |
| Personal
Interests: |
Marathon running,
hiking |
| Contact: |
RH 215, 417-625-9891,
plucinski-k@mssu.edu |
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Vickie
Roettger, Professor
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| Education:
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Ph.D.,
Wright State University |
| Teaching
Responsibilities: |
Molecular Biology,
Cell Biology, Pathophysiology, Human
Physiology, Anatomy & Physiology |
| Specialties/Research
Interests: |
Neurophysiology,
neurochemistry, cell signaling, cancer |
| Advising
Areas: |
Pre-medicine |
| Personal
Interests: |
My cat, reading,
needlework, travel, photography |
| Contact: |
RH 309, 417-625-3176,
roettger-v@mssu.edu |
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Gerald
Schlink, Professor
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| Education:
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Ph.D.,
University of Missouri |
| Teaching
Responsibilities: |
Genetics, Microbiology,
Virology, Immunology, Pathogenic Bacteriology |
| Specialties/Research
Interests: |
Bioinformatics,
digital microscopy, classroom multimedia |
| Advising
Areas: |
Pre-medicine,
pre-dental, bioinformatics, genetics,
forensic science |
| Personal
Interests: |
Sportsman (fishing
& hunting – mostly birds),
gardening, digital photography, computer
software |
| Contact: |
RH 317D, 417-625-9764,
schlink-g@mssu.edu |
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Scott
Wells, Professor
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| Education:
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D.V.M.,
University of Missouri |
| Teaching
Responsibilities: |
Pathophysiology,
Internet – General Biology, Physiology |
| Specialties/Research
Interests: |
Distance learning,
pathology |
| Advising
Areas: |
Pre-veterinary
medicine, pre-optometry |
| Personal
Interests: |
Spending time
with Kirsten and Avery & Aren, home
DIY projects, Go
Mizzou! |
| Contact: |
RH 2320, 417-625-9510,
wells-s@mssu.edu |
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Staff
Linda Miller,
Science & Math - Secretary
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| Responsibilities: |
Includes office assistance for the faculty in the Math, Biology, Environmental Health, Chemistry, and Physical Science Departments in Reynolds Hall. Also assist with registration for students and all office needs for the annual MSSU Regional Science Fair. |
| Personal
Interests: |
Family, travel, calligraphy, quilting, reading, paying it forward. |
| Contact: |
RH 217A, 417-625-9376,
miller-l@mssu.edu |
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Diane Vann, Science
& Math - Department Head Secretary
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| Responsibilities:
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Handles
department head tasks for Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and Math including class scheduling,
supply orders, and the multitude of
administrative forms. |
| Personal
Interests: |
Raising Appaloosa
horses, crafts and sewing, grandchildren,
Chairmen - Citizen Oriented Police Enforcement |
| Contact: |
RH 210, 417-625-9766,
vann-d@mssu.edu |
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