While Prof. Tanaka develops lab experiments and lecture demonstrations for introductory physics and astronomy courses, his research interests include quantum field theory, gravitation, and mathematical physics.?
Prof. Thatcher?s research is primarily in algebraic and geometric topology with extensions to large data set analysis. She teaches courses in calculus, statistics, topology, and analysis.
In his research, Prof. Thines uses molecular genetic and functional genomic approaches to understand how plant cells respond to environmental stress. He teaches biology at all levels.
Prof. Tiehen teaches a wide range of courses and focuses his research on the philosophy of mind, consciousness, causation, and rationality.
A specialist in chemical biology and sustainable nanotechnology, Prof. Tollefson has published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society and teaches intro-level chemistry courses.