Faculty

Sections:

If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor in this field. To send an email, click on the name of the advisor you wish to reach:

Barbara Anderson
Biology
(630) 942-2347

Lynn Fancher
Biology, Botany
(630) 942-2127

Kathleen M. Finan
Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology
(630) 942-3726

Julie Gibbs, Ph.D.
Biology
(630) 942-2262

Nancy Kett
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
(630) 942-2134

Russ Kirt (emeritus)
Prairie reconstruction

James Ludden
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
(630) 942-4073

Karen Persky
Biology, Microbiology
(630) 942-3932

Chris Petersen, Ph.D.
Biology, Zoology
(630) 942-2517

Lynda Randa
Biology, Botany
(630) 942-2706

Thomas Ruehlmann, Ph.D.
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Zoology
(630) 942-3064

Shamili Sandiford
Biology, Field Studies courses
(630) 942-2123

Susan Stamler, Ph.D.
Biology, Microbiology
(630) 942-2348

Beth Vlad, Ph.D.
Biology, Field Studies courses
(630) 942-3387

Health and Sciences Division
Health and Science Center (HSC), Room 1220, (630) 942-8331

Faculty Spotlight

Karen Persky Biology
"My hope for my students is that they will finish their biology or microbiology class with a newfound interest in and respect for the natural world."
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Julie Gibbs Biology
"I want students to walk away as more scientifically literate people. All of us need some background in biology to be able to take care of ourselves and other living things in our care, whether pets, plants or other people."
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Chris Petersen Biology
"I hope that my students have solid preparation in the knowing of information and understanding of biological processes, have developed interdisciplinary skills more than what the typical student might at a four-year school, and to understand what science in general is about."
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Tom Ruehlmann Biology
"The sciences are constantly changing and, thus, we must constantly keep up with the new developments. I try to convey the idea that science isn't always black and white - there are gray areas."
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