ToledoAD@utoledo.edu. 125 Post Hospital His primary area of specialization is investigating thermal-mechanical behavior of spacecraft structures using both experimental and numerical modeling techniques. copelanddl@vmi.edu Specialty: My general area of specialization is vertebrate biology. Ph.D. University of South Carolina The work lead to a new state standard. Bio, Benefits Specialist 540-464-7856 540-464-7720 Colonel James is a graduate of Bowling Green State University (Ohio) with a Master of Education in Educational Administration. jarvistk@vmi.edu, Professor Upon commissioning, Second Lieutenant Beck immediately reported to The Basic School at Quantico, Virginia. 608 Nichols 540-464-7216 302 Carroll Hall 540-464-7458 Brooke Leonard is the newest addition to the 10 Sports team, joining in June 2019. Salom. nyeke@vmi.edu, Assistant Director, CPTF Ph.D. - Old Dominion University (Physics) Originally, he worked in the private industry before returning to VMI to work in the VMI Alumni Association, where he was responsible for new cadet recruiting, chapter promotions, and alumni placement. Since 1989 she has taught courses on Spanish language, literature, and culture. 2017 Kilbourne Hall Rich brings a great work ethic and a detailed approach to the workplace on a daily basis. clarksr10@vmi.edu, Department Head He specializes in nineteenth-century Spanish literature, visual culture, and intellectual history. damerellps@vmi.edu M.S. 540-464-7212 301E Maury-Brooke Hall Sherif E. Abdelhamid serves as an Assistant Professor at the Computer and Information Sciences Department. Bio, Charles S. Luck, Jr., 20 Institute Professor in Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering. from the University of Virginia (Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic Language and Culture) and his B.A. W.A. Marshall Library K. de Queiroz, P. Cantino, and J. Gauthier, eds. 2020, 26, 12454-12471. Ph.D. - NC State University 721 Nichols His most recent innovations include using a class set of iPads in 2018-2019 to implement a new content-based instructional model emphasizing student interaction with authentic texts, videos, and other content in the target language and cultures in FR-101 and 102. While on active duty, he obtained a bachelors degree in occupational education and a masters degree in educational administration. Bio, Associate Professor Darrell lives in Montvale with his wife Elaine and two (twin) sons. hostetterah@vmi.edu, Instructor Colonel James currently teaches American Government within the International Studies Department. 540-464-7176 Research interests include Spanish Golden Age literature (both drama and prose) and also Cuban writers and Caribbean literature. Bio. This focus has lead him to write several papers for ASEE that focus on ways to improve learning in engineering curricula. His teaching responsibilities include Exercise Physiology, The Physiology of Military and Endurance Performance, Boxing Fitness, and Principles of Physical Conditioning. 201 Admissions Office It is rewarding to bepart of that conversation between the students and the assignment. Professor Mohammed Shihab obtained his M.A. Originally from Long Island, NY, CH Phillips initially commissioned in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer. 540-464-7381 In August 2000, Wes joined the Information Technology department as Microcomputer Support Manager and became Network Manager in 2008. He commanded the Headquarters Company of the U.S. Army Chemical Activity-Pacific on Johnston Atoll during its closure as a chemical agent demilitarization site and served as a Jumpmaster with the 82d Airborne Division. He served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Georgia, and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University. Bither reported to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, Germany and served as a Special Forces Detachment Commander from 1991-1994. Specialty: Nanoscale Materials and Nonlinear Optics He has taught a variety of courses, among which are those of his own design on the subjects of Frontier American Literature and the works of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. Rose serves as the Education Officer and Aerospace Studies instructor at Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AF ROTC) Detachment 880 at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Air University, AETC, Lexington, Virginia. His current book project, Religion and Rhetorical Education in Early Modern England, examines the interanimation of rhetoric and religion at several sites and levels of communicative training. from Hollins University, her M.A. He earned a BSBA with an emphasis in Management Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi. Captain Watkins was commissioned into the Air Force in 2015 from AFROTC Detachment 875 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 709 Nichols *Conis, A.D. et al. 540-464-7531 M.A. He was elected as the Troop Drill Sergeant of the Cycle twice between 2005-2007. Specialty: Letters A-K (Female), Letters S-T (Male), Group Visit Liaison Dr Quevedo is an analytical chemist interested in the detection of small molecules. Bio. 125 Post Hospital 3, 2015. Specialty: Asymmetric Business Cycles, Evolutionary Game Theory, Pedagogical Research, and Law and Economics 307 B Letcher Avenue Previously a college instructor of composition and literature, she also works part-time as education director for Boxerwood Nature Center just outside Lexington. Veilleux, J. P., H. H. Thomas, and P. R. Moosman, Jr. 2008. Bio. 204 Admissions Office From 2003 to 2009, Sebastino was the Institutes grants, contracts, and intellectual property administrator. 330 Scott Shipp Hall pullinje@vmi.edu Bio. Bio. Ashleigh B. Smythe. (Ret) Robert C. Ballard was born in Carthage, Texas. Ph.D. - Temple University Sergeant Christopher M. Blunda teaches advanced courses on the history of the ancient Mediterranean and the two-semester World History course. 23, No. Prior to coming to VMI, Dr. Smith was a postdoctoral chemist at Research Triangle Institute in North Carolina working on a project to chemically inactivate nerve agents. After working as a full-time bridge researcher, Matt returned to academics upon appointment to the Civil Engineering Department at VMI. 540-464-7354 Were told Yahner had a great, immediate impact on the Delaware defense he helped the Blue Hens reach the FCS Semifinals in the 2020-21 spring season, with Yahners linebackers aiding a CAA defense that held opponents to a league-low 14.4 points per game and a league-best 118.4 yards per game on the ground. martindm@vmi.edu, VMI Pipe Band Director 540-464-7451 2016 Kilbourne Hall sheffieldeg10@vmi.edu Since its inception in 1891, the program has had 30 head coaches. Chris Moore: specialist team coordinator/TE Director of Cyber Defense Lab 333 Mallory Hall Specialty: Management of Information Systems, Web 2.0 for Business, Principles of Management, and Developing Business Leadership 2455 Ext. Specialty: Biopsychology and Psychophysiology Eavesdropping on echolocation: Recording the bat's auditory experience. hensondt10@vmi.edu, Associate Professor Ph.D. - University of Montana Molecular population genetics of Cucumber mosaic virus in California: evidence for founder effects and reassortment. She is well versed in the operations of the Registrars Office in the areas of customer service, curriculum oversight, and graduation support. She established the Biomechanics Lab at VMI in 2015. Ph.D. - University of Arizona http://rbsiii.com/VMI/ Most recently, this project was accepted for distribution in four twenty-two page volumes on comiXology.com, and she is hopeful for future, multi-platform success. Ph.D. - Bowling Green University In 2022, SUNY Press published his book Wonder Strikes: Approaching Aesthetics and Literature with William Desmond. Mills, Kara L. Finzel; Rene P. Kanters, Kyle R. Crocker, Sean T. Dudek, Corinne M. Lariviere, Stanton Q. Smith, Kartik M. Keertikar, Christopher Warme, Wendy Zhong; Preparation of indole containing building blocks for the regiospecific construction of indole appended pyrazoles and pyrroles, John T. Gupton, Nakul Telang, Xin Jia, Benjamin C. Giglio, James E. Eaton, Peter J. Barelli, Mona Hovaizi, Kayleigh E. Hall, R. Scott Welden, Matthew J. Keough, Eric F. Worrall, Kara L. Finzel, Emily J. Kluball, Rene P.F. His 2014 book,The Road to Black Neds Forge: A Story of Race, Sex, and Trade on the Colonial American Frontier(University of Virginia Press), is about the first free black landowner west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 540-464-7577 540-464-7218 Worsham, Rives, Shifting Attitudes of Honor and the Victory of Nationalism in Henry IV, PartOne. Conference of the American/Popular Culture Association in the South. He has taught all levels of Arabic as well as co-taught courses on language acquisition and linguistics. He has received his A+ certification. Second Lieutenant Beck was commissioned in the Marine Corps on the 7th of August 2015, after attending Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Sample of Lt. Col. Ticens Recent Scholarship: Professor Food habits of eastern small-footed bats (Myotis leibii) in New Hampshire. Professional Engineer Her academic research focuses on sensory studies - more specifically on sound, hearing and sound reproduction technologies - in late 19th-century French literature, including works by Villiers de lIsle-Adam. Ph.D. - University of Tennessee Melinda lives with her husband Mike in Buena Vista, VA. Director, Psychologist 540-464-7582 Scott Wachenheim, VMI head football coach, announced seven signees to the 2022 recruiting class on the first day of the February signing period. Executive Secretary With regards to the health/wellness aspect, his focus is on the enhancement of quality-of-life factors in older populations. He has a great deal of experience in Agile software development frameworks, models and processes including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP and hybrid models and processes. There he served in the G-3 section. He enjoys jazz music, and the halls of the science building are often treated to the mellow sound of his saxophone in the wee hours of the morning. Ph.D., Ohio State University Specialty: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Engineering Jenny Crance is a family nurse practitioner (see description below) and has been at VMI since November of 2011. kellyda@vmi.edu, Payroll Accountant Office of the Deputy Superintendent for Academics and Dean of the Faculty. Prior to returning to VMI, Col. Faust spent one year teaching Middle School in Rockbridge County, Virginia. 540-464-7314 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Herpetological Review 36:298. 301 Letcher Avenue The last 3 years as a Computer Technician. manjerovicme@vmi.edu 513 Scott Shipp Hall R.M.M. She teaches the two-semester U.S. History course as well as upper-division classes on Antebellum America, the Civil War and the U.S. South. houghjw@vmi.edu, Adjunct and Chinese Tutor University of Virginia Col. Grays research and publications focus on topics in modern military history, policy/strategy, and leadership. List of VMI Keydets head football coaches. Bio. 716 Nichols 540-464-7234 He advocates for cadets to take and pass the FE exam. 116 Smith Hall (PJ) Klinger teaches the two-semester World History course as well as upper-division courses in environmental history and climate history. 405F Maury-Brooke Hall Col. David Gray, Ph.D., US Army (Retired), assumed duties as Director of the Center for Leadership and Ethics in August 2014. His education includes a bachelor's degree in economics from Franklin and Marshall College, a master's degree from George Washington University, and an education specialist degree from the University of Virginia. 125 Post Hospital at the College of William and Mary, Col. Miller attended the University of Virginia, where she completed her doctorate in English. Bio. raymonddr@vmi.edu Her primary interests involve supporting the holistic and lifelong health and fitness of the Corps through teaching foundational concepts in training, research that investigates relevant training practices and outcomes, and by mentoring cadets in their individual training endeavors. 3-115 Third Barracks George Abry (M.A., Johns Hopkins University) is an instructor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies. At 19, Idewu traded in his football cleats for engineering books. Captain Becks personal awards and qualifications include two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Expert Rifle Qualification (2nd Award), Expert Pistol Qualification (3rd Award), and a Brown Belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. degrees in Middle Eastern Studies at Moscow State University and her Ph.D. at New York University, with specialization in Iranian studies. and M.A. Additionally, he is the director or Teacher Education at VMI. Specialty: Labor Economics, Economic History, Political Economy and Applied Econometrics DeniseYoung has worked in higher education for more than twenty years, in both teaching and administrative roles. Ph.D. Kookmin University (South Korea) 540-464-7541 The official Football Coach List for the Wagner College Seahawks Skip To Main . American Public Health Association Washington, DC, American Water Works Association. During the last decade, her department implemented a new interdisciplinary English major. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from James Madison University. Jones, I. Fraser, V.C. Dr. Lu is an Assistant Professor of Chinese at Virginia Military Institute. wheeleras@vmi.edu, Assistant Professor smithjs@vmi.edu 540-464-7337 Hired as Administrative Assistant 2010-present. In 1980, he received his commission and joined Company A (Admin), 39th SPT BN, 39th INF BDE (SEP), Arkansas ARNG under the Early Commissioning Program. Officer in Charge A distinguished graduate from every resident professional military education institution he attended, Col Homiak is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command &Staff College, the School of Advanced Warfighting, and the National War College. In August 1994, he was reassigned to Fort Bragg and assumed command of a Special Forces Company in the 3rd Special Forces Group. Ph.D., M.F.A. She has presented scholarship at numerous conferences for the LifeWriting Conference, the American Education Research Association, the Modern Language Association, the Comparative Drama Conference, and is at work on several research projects in memoir and performance discourse. Ph.D. - University of California, Davis Bio. A. Decarboxylative Allylation and Benzylation of Carboxylic Acids via Photoredox/Palladium Dual Catalysis. 540-464-7186 Born and raised in Israel, he moved to the United States in 2008. westct@vmi.edu Member of the US Marine Corp Marathon Runners Club. Professional Engineer 507 Nichols vosburghjr@vmi.edu, IT Manager and Instructor 540-464-7354 She is currently pursuing a second masters in science education from Miami University (Ohio). 337 Nichols Engineering Annex Bio. Jonathan S. Jones teaches advanced courses on the United States Civil War and Reconstruction, nineteenth century U.S. history, and the history of medicine, as well as the two-semester History of the United States sequence. 540-464-7846 2008. In addition to being a member of VMIs Academic Board, she has served on many Institute committees, e.g., the Academic Planning and Review Committee, the Professorships and Chairs Selection Committee, the Academic Policy Committee, SACS Self-Study Committees, the Institute Honors Committee, the Core Curriculum Oversight Committee, Dean and Superintendent Search Committees, and the Institute Planning Committee. Col. Kathleen Bulger-Barnett earned a Ph.D. in Spanish from the University of Kentucky with a specialization in Spanish Golden Age literature. Chaplain (Colonel) Bob Phillips joined the VMI Faculty and Staff in August 2016 after completing over 25 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army. It is through conferencing that students create concise writing that best communicates their thoughts andbeliefs to their intendedaudience. Specialty: American Government, the Congress, and the Presidency David is Network + certified with many years troubleshooting Network, Server and desktop issues. 540-464-7218 Bio. He has published articles on aviation infrastructure in theJournal of Policy Historyand theJournal of East Tennessee History; essays on the air war in the European theater of World War II and Lieutenant General Leonard Gerows role in the Normandy campaign are forthcoming with Oxford University Press and Global War Studies, respectively. She earned her B.A. skillmanbe@vmi.edu, Facilities Director, CPTF Professor Col. Timmes volunteers as the VMI Springboard Diving Coach,faculty representative with the VMI Chamber Strings, and as the Superintendent's representative to the Honor Court. Government Relations Officer Ph.D. - Hampton University 540-464-7106 perrycw@vmi.edu, Associate Registrar for Academic Support 540-464-7291 basua@vmi.edu 702 Nichols Bio. Operational tours included Patrol Squadrons in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters where he flew over 3,500 hours in the P3 Orion aircraft and earned designation as a Patrol Plane Mission Commander. sheikhas@vmi.edu, Instructor He is currently at work on a book manuscript entitled Emotive Modernisms: An Alternative History of 1922. Professional Engineer Jones, D.R. Ziegler: W.A. Maj. Cody also supports the Writing Center as the Oral and Digital Communication Specialist. Bio. M.S. He is the 2020 recipient of SSCAs John I Sisco Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2022 recipient of NAFSAs Lily von Klemperer Award for supporting and strengthening professional development in education abroad. Nematology 8(6): 819-836. LTC is particularly committed to undergraduate education in rhetoric and advancing student writers abilities to develop democratic character, argue with rationality, and write with precision and power. Designed and managed US/Ireland student in-country programs examining. chittumjf@vmi.edu, Executive Assistant