Natural Sciences

The academic programs offered by the Natural Science Division are designed to acquaint students with contemporary physical, chemical, biological and mathematical views of the natural world. Majors in any of these areas are excellent preparation for a wide variety of professional careers, pre-professional graduate programs, and/or a personal search for satisfying answers to the many intriguing mysteries of nature.

Aaron Aanonsen

Aaron Aanonsen

As the Muskies' top assistant for the past two seasons, Aanonsen brings a high level of familiarity with Lakeland athletics to the position, as well as a wealth of basketball coaching experience....
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April Arvan

April Arvan

Ms. April Arvan, Instructor of Sports Studies, joined the faculty full-time in 2007, though she taught part-time at the college for many years. She is also an alumna of Lakeland. Students may be...
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Jane Bouche

Jane Bouche

Jane Bouche has been a member of Lakeland's family since 1989, and she was named director of athletics in 1993. She has previously been head women's basketball coach and head softball coach at...
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Cristi Chang

Cristi Chang

Dr. Chia-Chin (Cristi) Chang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She began teaching at Lakeland in 2005 and has been actively...
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Brian Frink

Brian Frink

Dr. Brian Frink, Associate Professor Chemistry and Physics, holds a doctorate from Ohio State University. He began at Lakeland in 1999. Currently, Brian is developing a project-oriented...
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Ronald Haas

Ronald Haas

Dr. Ronald Haas, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, holds a doctorate from Oklahoma State University. He has been with the college since 1979. Among his current projects, Haas is...
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Majid Hosseini

Majid Hosseini

Dr. Majid Hosseini, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, began at Lakeland in 2008. His current research deals with Brownian motion. Majid's work has been published in peer-reviewed journals...
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Tom Marcy

Tom Marcy

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Kathy Rath Marr

Kathy Rath Marr

Dr. Kathleen Rath Marr is the Chair of the Natural Sciences Division, a position that her father once held at the college. She is the author of Into the (Grether) Woods , a book that documents...
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Paul Pickhardt

Paul Pickhardt

Dr. Paul Pickhardt, Assistant Professor of Biology, holds a doctorate from Dartmouth College. He joined the faculty in 2006. An aquatic ecologist, Paul's research centers around the interactions...
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Kelly Quick

Kelly Quick

Kelly Quick is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. She is especially interested in strength and conditioning for collegiate athletes, a subject that she has presented on extensively. Quick...
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Jeffery Schwehm

Jeffery Schwehm

Dr. Jeff Schwehm, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1999. He has been a member of the faculty since 2004. Jeff directs student research in...
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Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Dr. Greg Smith, Assistant Professor of Biology, holds a doctorate from the University of Oregon. He joined the faculty in 2003. Smith's research concerns the genetics, cellular structure, and...
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Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics are also available as majors for Secondary/Middle School Certification.