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Project Personnel
Project PIs
Dogan Comez
GraSUS Principal Investigator
Professor, Department of Mathematics
Minard Hall 300C
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5075
email: dogan.comez@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7490
Fax: (701) 231-7598
Kim McVicar
GraSUS Project Manager
Educational Project Specialist
Family Life Center 314B
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5057
email: kim.mcvicar@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7336
Fax: (701) 231-7149
Donald P. Schwert
GraSUS Co-PI
Director, Center for Science &
Mathematics Education
Family Life Center 314A
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5057
email: donald.schwert@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7496
William Martin
GraSUS Co-PI
Professor and Chair, School of Education
Family Life Center 210F
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105-5057
email: william.martin@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7104
Edward Deckard
GraSUS Co-PI
Professor, Dept. of Plant Sciences
Loftsgard Hall 270E
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
email: edward.deckard@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-8139
Lisa Montplaisir
GraSUS Co-PI
Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Biological Sciences
Stevens Hall 326
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
email: lisa.montplaisir@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-6155
Canan Bilen-Green
GraSUS Co-PI
Associate Professor, Dept. of
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
CIE 202G
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
email: canan.bilen.green@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7040
Gerald Ketterling
GraSUS Co-PI
Assistant Professor, School of Education
EML 155B
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58105
email: gerald.ketterling@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-8538

GraSUS-II Advisory Board
Robin Nelson
School Board President
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo, ND
Don Faulkner
School Board Member
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo, ND
Robert Grosz
Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Services
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo, ND
Louise Dardis
Assistant Superintendent
West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo, ND
Michael Chambers
CEO - Aldevron, LLC
Fargo, ND

GraSUS-II Year 5, 2008-2009 Fellows and Teachers

Graduate Fellows:

  • Will Clark - Zoology
  • Lindsay Merchant - Mathematics
  • Marie Miller - Botany/Biological Sciences Education
  • Cody Nitschke- Mathematics
  • Brianna Schneck- Environmental and Conservation Science/Entomology

Undergraduate Fellows:

  • Leah Gustafson - Microbiology
  • Michael Kaiser - Biology/Biology Education
  • Jack Kiger - Architecture
  • Kristin Moorhouse - Civil Engineering
  • Laura Prechel - Civil Engineering
  • Tierney Schipper - Biological Sciences
  • Maggie Wallace - Pharmacy

Teachers

  • Shane Alderman, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Michelle Bertsch, Mathematics, Fargo North HS, Grades 10-12
  • Cindy Bondy, Biology, AP Biology, Fargo South HS Grades 10-12
  • Lois Ewertz, Physics/Chemistry, Fargo North HS, Grades 11-12
  • Sara Forness, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Mary Kelsch, Mathematice, Discovery Middle School, Grade 8
  • Steve Kennedy, Physics, AP Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 11-12
  • Mary Jo McKay, Basic Math, Algebra, West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Lynn Mitzel, Mathematics, South Campus II, Grade 9
  • Todd Spellerberg, Discovery Middle School, Science, Grade 6
  • Eric Stenenhjem, Moorhead High School, AP Biology, Grades 10-12
  • Bob Taylor, Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science, Kindred HS, Grades 7-12
  • Jill Wold, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grade 10

GraSUS-II Year 4, 2007-2008 Fellows and Teachers

Graduate Fellows:

  • Becky Andres - Environmental and Conservation Science/Entomology
  • Emily Davenport - Zoology
  • Carl Hashbarger - Mathematics
  • Chris Hill - Environmental Engineering
  • Greg Owen - Electrical Engineering

Undergraduate Fellows:

  • Jack Kiger - Architecture
  • Mark Loidolt - Civil Engineering
  • Kristin Moorhouse - Civil Engineering
  • Mason Swanson - Mathematics/Physics
  • Maddie Steffenson - Civil Engineering
  • Maggie Wallace - Pharmacy
  • Megan Wolf - Biology

Teachers

  • Shane Alderman, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Kathy Antonelli, Chemistry, West Fargo HS, Grades 11+12, Physical Science, Sheyenne 9th Grade Center, Grade 9
  • Michelle Bertsch, Mathematics, Fargo North HS, Grades 10-12
  • Cindy Bondy, Biology, AP Biology, Fargo South HS Grades 10-12
  • Jerry Christiansen, Physics West Fargo HS, Grades 11+12
  • Lois Ewertz, Physics/Chemistry, Fargo North HS, Grades 11-12
  • Sara Forness, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Joe Kennedy, Math, Fargo South HS, Grade 10-12
  • Steve Kennedy, Physics, AP Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 11-12
  • Mary Jo McKay, Basic Math, Algebra, West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Laura Preston, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Bob Taylor, Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science, Kindred HS, Gr. 7-12
  • Eric Tollefson, Physics/Chemistry, Moorhead HS, Grades 11-12
  • Jill Wold, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grade 10

GraSUS-II Year 3, 2006-2007 Fellows and Teachers

Graduate Fellows:

  • Joe Allen - Environmental and Conservation Science
  • Diana Beck - Mathematics
  • Darci Block - Chemistry
  • Evan Lampert - Entomology
  • Lindsay Merchant - Mathematics

Undergraduate Fellows:

  • Nathan Carr - Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences
  • Daniel Eiler - Biotechnology and Chemistry
  • Andrew Podoll - Geosciences
  • Dana Powell - Mathematics
  • Nicci Schaible - Electrical Engineering
  • Haley Watson - Civil Engineering

Teachers:

  • Joe Bailey, Biology, AP Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Laura Bartsch, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Carol Beaton, Chemistry, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Michelle Bertsch, Mathematics, Fargo North HS, Grades 10-12
  • Lisa Erpelding, Math 8, Algebra 1, Horizon Middle School, Grade 8
  • Sara Forness, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Steve Kennedy, Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 11-12
  • Harvey Kruckenberg, Chemistry/Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 10-12
  • Mary Jo McKay, Basic Math, Algebra, West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Barry Olson, Earth Science, Ben Franklin Middle School, Grade 8
  • Jayson Poppinga, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grade 10
  • Bob Taylor, Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science , Kindred HS, Gr. 7-12
  • Aaron Tank, Chemistry, West Fargo HS, Grades 11,12
  • Jill Wold, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grade 10

GraSUS-II Year 2, 2005-2006 Fellows and Teachers

Graduate Fellows:

  • Will Clark - Biological Sciences
  • Matthew Erickson - Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
  • Justin Hoey - Mechanical Engineering
  • James Klein - Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Carrie Leopold - Biological Sciences
  • Anne Mueller - Entomology
  • Angela Thompson - Pharmacy

Undergraduate Fellows:

  • Alan Heuring - Mechanical Engineering
  • Jace Manning - Mechanical Engineering
  • Lindsay Merchant - Mathematics
  • Megan Schimek - Biology/ Biology Ed.
  • David Schultz - Chemistry/ Chemistry Ed.
  • Rachel Poitra - Civil Engineering/ Math Ed.

Teachers:

  • Shane Alderman, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Joan Baltezore, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Carol Beaton, Chemistry, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Michelle Bertsch, Mathematics, Fargo North HS, Grades 10-12
  • Cindy Bondy, Biology, Fargo South HS Grades 10-12
  • Jerry Christiansen, Physics/Phy.Sci., West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Missy Eidsness, Mathematics, Moorhead HS, Grades 9-12
  • Sara Forness, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Lisa Foulkes, Phys. Sci, Biology, Chemistry, Env. Sci, Earth Sci, Anatomy, West Fargo Community HS , Gr. 9-12
  • David Gravdahl, Energy, Graphic Communications, West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Steve Kennedy, Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 11-12
  • Harvey Kruckenberg, Chemistry/Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 10- 12
  • Jacelyn Olson, Physical Science, Discovery Jr. High School, Grade 9
  • Maria Pegg, Geometry, Algebra II , West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Mike Preston, Anatomy, Biology, Physical Science , West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Bob Taylor, Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science , Kindred HS, Gr. 7-12
  • Pamela Thompson, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Eric Tollefson, Physics/Chemistry, Moorhead HS, Grades 11-12
  • Steve Trumbauer, Physical Science, Discovery Jr. High School, Gr. 9

GraSUS-II Year 1, 2004-2005 Fellows and Teachers

Graduate Fellows:

  • Meena Balgopal - Biological Sciences
  • Katie Forbes - Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Jeremy Gustin - Mechanical Engineering
  • Stacy Trentham - Mathematics
  • Angie Klicker - Mathematics
  • Derek Crompton - Entomology
  • Jennifer Newbrey - Biological Sciences

Undergraduate Fellows:

  • Jennifer Fries - Mathematics
  • Kimberly Gedde - Mechanical Engineering
  • Jo Greenquist - Biological Sciences
  • Lindsey Roberts - Civil Engineering
  • David Schultz - Chemistry
  • Curtis Voss - Mechanical Engineering
  • Patrick Weller - Construction Engineering

Teachers:

  • Shane Alderman, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Sally Anderson, Chemistry/Physics, Central Cass HS Grades 11-12
  • Joan Baltezore, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Carol Beaton, Chemistry, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Michelle Bertsch, Mathematics, Fargo North HS, Grades 10-12
  • Cindy Bondy, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Brenda Cain, Science, Agassiz Middle School, Grade 6
  • Jerry Christiansen, Physics/Phy.Sci., West Fargo HS, Grades 9-12
  • Steve Durow, Mathematics, Fargo South HS, Grades 11-12
  • Missy Eidsness, Mathematics, Moorhead HS, Grades 9-12
  • Sara Forness, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Leslie Giedt, Biology, Fargo South HS, Grades 10-12
  • Steve Kennedy, Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 11-12
  • Harvey Kruckenberg, Chemistry/Physics, Fargo South HS, Grade 10-12
  • Chip Lyslo, Life Science, Horizon Middle School, Grade 7
  • Lynn Mitzel, Mathematics, Discovery Jr. High School, Grade 9
  • Jacelyn Olson, Physical Science, Discovery Jr. High School, Grade 9
  • Melissa Rames, Life Science, Ben Franklin Jr. High School, Grade 7
  • Shelly Swanson, General Science, Agassiz Middle School, Grade 6
  • Pamela Thompson, Biology, West Fargo HS, Grades 10-12
  • Eric Tollefson, Physics/Chemistry, Moorhead HS, Grades 11-12
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