Mathematics Instructor
(Mulvane Center)

• Education - Bachelor of Science in Math Education from Emporia State University; Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University  
• Recognitions - NISOD Master Teacher Award; Who's Who Among America's Teachers
• Memberships - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; CEA (Cowley College Education Association); Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (Professional Honor Society of Women Educators); KAMATYC (Kansas Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges) 
• Experience - Math Instructor, Olpe High School; N/C Programmer, Boeing Airplane Company; Adjunct Math Instructor/Advisor for Cowley College since 1988
• Sponsor: Phi Theta Kappa (Mulvane Center)
• Co Sponsor: Mu Alpha Sigma Chi (Mulvane Center)
  
  Office: Mulvane Bloomenshine
  Phone: (316)777-3052
  E-mail: ayers@cowley.edu
  

Natural Science Department Secretary

• Marcia has been at Cowley for 19 years coming to Natural Science from the Athletic Department where she served 9 years. Marcia attended Saint John's College formerly in Winfield, KS for 2 years in the 1970's where she took secretarial, business and accounting courses. Responsibilities include providing support services to the faculty of the Natural Science Department. She also works on or with advisory agendas, department web pages, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Math and Science Club. Marcia also serves as Web Editor for Athletics and Recording/Purchasing Secretary for the Marketing Committee.
  
  Office: GJ210
  Phone: (620) 441-5297
  E-mail: cales@cowley.edu
  

Mathematics Lead Instructor (Mulvane Center)

• BA - Middle Tennessee State University
• MST - Middle Tennessee State University
• 2004 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award Recipient
• 2005-2007, President of the KAMATYC (Kansas Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges)
• Co-Sponsor Mu Alpha Sigma Chi (Mulvane Center)
  
  Office: Bloomenshine Center, Mulvane
  Phone: (316)777-3058
  E-mail: conrad@cowley.edu

Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Science Instructor

• MS - University of Oklahoma
• Ph.D. - University of Oklahoma
• Courses taught: Physics, calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Science and Intro to Engineering
• Experience: Taught at the University of Oklahoma, St. Gregory's University, Butler County Community College. Senior Systems Engineer (1983-93), Boeing, Operation Research Analyst, Tinker AFB (1974-82)
• Awards & Recognitions - Outstanding Educator of America, Washington, D.C., (1974)
• Publications - "Neutrons as an Energy Source for the Solar Corona," Nature, Volume 230, No. 5295, April 23, 1971; "Bibliographic Compendium of Spectroscopic Data on N2, 1960-1967." Technical Report No. AFWL-TR-70-182, March, 1971. Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Air Force Systems command, Kirtland Air force Base, NM.; "Energy source for the solar corona", Proceeding of Oklahoma Academy of Sciences, Volume 67, 1966.; "Skin Simulants in Flame Weapon Evaluation", Project 1454, University of Oklahoma Research Institute, March 22, 1965.
• Memberships - Member of American Association of Physics Teachers; Member National Audubon society, Member SIGMA XI, the Scientific Research Society.
  
  Office: GJ210 # 8
  Phone: (620) 441-5329
  E-mail: hashemi@cowley.edu
  

Mathematics, Computer Science Instructor

• Education - B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science (Double Major) from Pittsburg State University
  
  Office: GJ210 # 5
  Phone: (620) 441-5330
  E-mail: hays@cowley.edu
  

Instructor Natural Sciences

• BS - Science Education, Oklahoma State University
• MS - Curriculum and Instruction, Oklahoma State University
• Awards and Certifications - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Anatomy and Physiology,Stirnaman Award for Teaching Excellence, 2007-08, "Who's Who Among America Teachers" 2005-06, 2006-07
• NSF - Summer Institute for Chemistry and Biology
• Professional Organizations - ASA, CEA, NEA, KNEA, American Society of Microbiologists
• Experience - 9 years, Stillwater Public Schools; 1 year, Newkirk Public Schools, Cowley County Community College 2002-present
• Math and Science Club Co-Sponsor
  
  Office: GJ210 # 1
  Phone: (620) 441-5331
  E-mail: laytons@cowley.edu
  

Natural Science Instructor

• BA Biology - Southwestern College
• M. Education - Southwestern College
• Certifications - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Physical Science and Physical Education
• Organizations - NEA/KNEA/CEA; KABT (Kansas Association of Biology Teachers
• Awards
  - NISOD Excellence Award Recipient Spring 2008
  - Who's Who Among Americas' Teachers
  2004 & 2005 & 2006
  -Who's Who of American Women 2007-2008
• Experience: 20 years secondary education teaching Biology, Chemistry, Physics, 7-9 Sciences
• Sponsor: Phi Theta Kappa (Main Campus)
  
  Office: GJ210 # 3
  Phone: (620) 441-5562
  E-mail: nealm@cowley.edu
  

Mathematics Instructor

• BBA - Finance, Oklahoma University 1993
• MS - Mathematics, Emporia State University 1999
• Education - Secondary Certification, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
• Graduate Studies in Mathematics, Emporia State University, St. Thomas University, Southwestern College, Portland State University
• Awards - "Oral presentations in Math Class" NISOD Publication, 2002; Who's Who Among Americas Teachers 2002, 2004, 2005; Who's Who in America 2004, 2005.
• Organizations - MAA; MAA-Kansas President 2006; MAA-Kansas Association Chair for 2 Year Colleges.
• CFF Sponsor and Academic Excellence Challenge Sponsor
  
  Office: GJ210 #7
  Phone: (620) 441-5210
  Sponsor: Math and Science Club
  E-mail: nichols@cowley.edu
  

Developmental Mathematics Instructor

• M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University
• BS - Health, Physical Education & Safety, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• Minor in Mathematics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• Memberships - CEA
• Participated in the PRAIRY Project (1999-2002)
• Nine years High School teaching experience; College Experience - Pre Algebra, Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra
• Math and Science Club Co-Sponsor
  
  Office: GJ210 # 9
  Phone: (620) 441-5208
  E-mail: nittlera@cowley.edu
  

Natural Science Department Chairperson, Life Sciences Instructor

• BA - Bethany College, Biology Education
• MA - Curriculum and Instruction Wichita State University
• Awards: Stirnaman Award for Teaching Excellence (2005-2006); Who's Who's Among American College Instructors(2001,2002); Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence (2000-2001); NISOD master teacher award (1996)
• Organizations - NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers); KABT (Kansas Association of Biology Teachers); CEA (Cowley Education Association); NEA (National Education Association);KNEA (Kansas National Education Association)
• Experience: Seven years High School teaching experience; College Experience-Biology, Zoology, Botany, Anatomy & Physiology
• Interests: Sports, Gardening, Church and family
  
  Office: GJ210 # 4
  Phone: (620) 441-5204
  E-mail: schoon@cowley.edu
  

Instructor of Chemistry

• AS - Cowley County Community College
• BS - Biochemistry, Wichita State University
• 4 Years Doctoral Studies/Doctoral Fellowship Chemistry Department Wichita State University in Protein Chemistry
• Awards: Paul Stirnaman Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence 2006; Cowley College Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence and Student Learning 2004-2006; National Science foundation and National Computational Science Institute Grant Recipient 2003-2006; U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Participant - PRAIRY Cadre I 1999-2002; NISOD Master Teacher 1999; Who's Who Among American college Instructors 1998; American Chemical Society Outstanding Undergraduate Chemist 1991
• 2 Year College Chemistry Consortium member; Member of the American Chemical Society;Cowley College Education Association; NEA & KNEA
• 1992 Research Fellow, Frank J. Seiler Research Lab, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  
  Office: GJ210 # 6
  Phone: (620) 441-5203
  E-mail: smithp@cowley.edu
  
  

Mathematics Instructor

• AA - Mathematics, Butler County Community College
• BS - Education/Secondary Mathematics, Emporia State University
• ME - Education/Curriculum & Instruction; Wichita State University
• Organizations - KNEA, CEA, Pi Lambda Theta
  
  Office: GJ210 # 10
  Phone: (620) 441-5323
  E-mail: weller@cowley.edu