Areas of Expertise: Biology
Dr. Halterman’s research interests include:
- The role of diet in hypertension
- Determining how diet influences gene expression and alters organ function
- Utilizing rats to understand how consumption of a high-salt or high-fructose diet alters expression of the NFAT5 gene

Areas of Expertise: Biochemistry
Dr. Cessna’s research interests include:
- Assessing means of teaching through course-embedded research projects
- Measuring oxidant and antioxidant content in plants responding to stresses
- Comparing photosynthesis, antioxidant content, and growth of various plants in different stress conditions

Areas of Expertise: Biology
His research interests include probing the genetics determinants in the aging process, the role of the mitochondria in hyperoxic resistance, and the genetic basis for multidrug resistance in E. coli.

Areas of Expertise: Chemistry
Dr. Kishbaugh’s research interests include:
- Writing review chapters on heterocyclic chemistry -- in particular indoles and pyridines
- Water quality monitoring in the local watershed related to bacterial contamination, run-off or hydrofracking.

Areas of Expertise: Psychology
Greg’s research evaluates how individuals make decisions. Additional research interests include the moral decision-making process and the impact of reference points (e.g., a goal or a minimum requirement) on an individual’s risk-taking behavior.

Areas of Expertise: Biology
Dr. Schmidt’s research interests include:
- Understanding the molecular mechanisms controlling axonal guidance
- Investigating the role of unc-53/Nav2 in innate immunity
- Studying the physiology of the nematode excretory cell as a model for kidney function

Areas of Expertise: Organizational Leadership
Stauffer’s research interests include gender-based violence, sexual harms, trauma and resilience, social capital, and intersectionality theory applications.

Areas of Expertise: Psychology
Ryan's interests include the integration of psychology and Christian spirituality, mindfulness practices, psychological testing, and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).