Stephen Borecky, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Biology
Program Director: Forensic Medical and Legal Investigation: Autopsy Specialist; Carlow/UPMC Perfusion Technology Program
Professor
Teaches: Anatomy and Physiology, Organismal Biology, Gross Anatomy, and Comparative Anatomy
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh

Professional Interests:
Dr. Borecky is currently involved in projects designed to improve the teaching of human anatomy and physiology. He and his students in gross anatomy prepare cadaver organs for inclusion in the collection maintained at the University. He is also working on projects to develop a library of comprehensive digital anatomical images to aid students in his human anatomy class. The development of a Web-based format for the library will allow students access to anatomical information at any time or from any computer site.

Phone: 412-

Michael S. Capp, Ph.D.
Professor
Teaches: Field Ecology, Foundations of Ecology and Evolution, Animal Physiology, Zoology
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh

Professional Interests:
Dr. Capp's specialty area is behavioral ecology, especially the function and evolution of animal vocal communication. He also actively engages his ecology classes and senior research students in a variety of projects including avian behavior, water quality analysis, and terrestrial habitat assessment.

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Felicia Cianciarulo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Teaches: General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Science Teaching for Elementary Education Majors, Anatomy and Physiology
Ph.D.: University of Pennsylvania

Professional Interests:
Dr. Cianciarulo's research interests involve bioremediation, the design of microorganisms to biodegrade environmental contaminants, and fungal contamination in buildings—research that is excellent for student projects. She is also interested in gene regulation and expression in cells.

Patricia DePra, Ph.D. 
Instructor
Teaches: Biochemistry and Principles of Chemistry
Ph.D.: Northwestern University

Professional Interests:
Dr. DePra is an organic chemist with an emphasis on polymer chemistry. Her Ph.D. work on conductive polymers included electrochemistry and solid state analyses. Her industrial research involved the addition of synthetic polymers to the waterborne coatings of x-ray films. Her academic experience includes teaching biochemistry and general chemistry as well as organic. More recently her efforts have focused on methods of teaching organic chemistry, the incorporation of polymer science into chemistry courses, and polymer education Web sites.

Mary E. Doubleday, M.S.T.
Instructor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Basic Algebra, Pre-calculus, Linear Algebra
M.S.T.: University of Illinois at Chicago

Professional Interests:
Ms. Doubleday's interests include mathematics education and the history of math. She also has a strong interest in music.

David L. Gallaher, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Chemistry and Physics
Associate Professor
Teaches: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Chemistry for Non-Majors
Ph.D.: Duquesne University

Professional Interests:
Dr. Gallaher specializes in Analytical Chemistry with an emphasis in method development for the separation and ultratrace level detection of analytes with biological importance. He teaches a variety of courses in the curriculum, most notably Organic, Quantitative Analysis, and Advanced Experimental Techniques lecture and lab courses. Dr. Gallaher is also a member of several local professional organizations dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the chemical sciences. In addition to teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Gallaher also serves as the faculty advisor to Carlow’s nationally recognized chapter of the American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates.

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Nancy E. Jacqmin, Ph.D.
Department Chair: Mathematics
Director: Cooperative Engineering Program with Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Professor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Liberal Arts Statistics, Calculus, Computer Applications for Science and Mathematics
Ph.D.: Stanford University

Professional Interests:
Dr. Jacqmin has a strong interest in expanding the role of applications in the mathematics curriculum as well as enhancing the understanding of quantitative reasoning and scientific computation in all disciplines.

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Kenneth W. Peters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Teaches: Quantitative Reasoning, Statistics, Calculus, Modern Algebra, Geometry, Differential Equations, and other advanced mathematics courses
Ph.D.: Clemson University

Professional Interests:
Dr. Peters' various interests include graph theory, applied mathematics, and the preparation of secondary education mathematics teachers.

Laura Schatzkamer, M.S.
Instructor
Teaches: Anatomy and Physiology
M.S.: New York University

Professional Interests:
Ms. Schatzkamer is interested in developmental biology, including early cell specialization and locomotion. Her post-Master's research focused on cell movement during amphibian gastrulation.

Jean Schmidt, M.S.
Instructor
Teaches: Microbiology and General Biology
M.S.: Duquesne University

Professional Interests:
Ms. Schmidt’s graduate research, completed in 2004, was focused on the study of a bacterial microorganism with the ability to metabolize such environmental toxins as arsenic and selenium.

Monique L. Shumaker, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director
Associate Professor
Teaches: General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
Ph.D.: University of Pittsburgh

Professional Interests:
Dr. Shumaker is a physical/analytical chemist whose research involved examining the solid/liquid interface in an attempt to understand how to prevent corrosion in semiconductors exposed to both air and/or liquids when exposed to light. At Carlow University, Dr. Shumaker has more recently been researching different methods of teaching chemistry. She has successfully developed a new general chemistry that fully integrates lecture and laboratory in her general chemistry classes. This new curriculum consists of two 300-page review manuals which outline more than 150 hands-on activities that are designed to help students understand the more difficult theory presented in lecture. She is the recipient of Carlow's Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence.

Charlotte Zalewsky, Ph.D.
Professor
Teaches: Organismal Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Histology, and Linked Science and Art courses
Ph.D.: University of Utah

Professional Interests:
Dr. Zalewsky’s specialty area involves the use of microscopic and histological methods to study cell and tissue structure. Her freshman biology course utilizes the AJP greenhouse as a student investigative laboratory. She is also interested in interdisciplinary approaches linking science and art for both Biology majors (Histology and Digital Photography), and for non Science majors (Human Anatomy using clay anatomical sculpture and Life Drawing).