To help the Marquette community get to know new faculty, each was asked to respond to three statements.

1. During my first year on campus, I'd like to _____________________.

2. I'd like to connect with colleagues interested in ________________.

3. I'd like to learn more about _________________________________.

KLINGLER COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Deanna Arble
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to set-up my research laboratory, develop my teaching course to include new sections on sleep/obesity, and join a writing group to peer-review grant applications.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in creative teaching methods for science-based courses. I’d also like to connect with those interested in collaborative research projects involving sleep, circadian rhythms, obesity, and diabetes.
• I’d like to learn more about Marquette students, internal research funding mechanisms, community outreach programs, and Milwaukee beers.

Sophia Origanti
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to establish a sound research program and work on teaching methodologies that will engage Marquette students in active learning.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in cancer systems, adult stem cell systems and novel teaching methodologies.
• I’d like to learn more about research in the surrounding communities at Medical College of Wisconsin and UWM, and about the outreach programs aiding high school and middle school students from inner city schools. ​

Nicholas Reiter
Chemistry
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to get to know students and faculty, and build up my research program.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in biomedical education, chemical biology, RNA biology, bioinformatics, epigenetics, and understanding the molecular basis of disease phenotypes.
• I’d like to learn more about biomedical education, chemical biology, RNA biology, bioinformatics, epigenetics, and understanding the molecular basis of disease phenotypes.

Robert Samuel Smith
History
Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to learn the campus culture.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues from the Law School.
• I’d like to learn more about Marquette's mission and vision.

Hyunyi Jung
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to learn about community near Marquette that may be interested in teaching and research partnerships with university faculty. I’d also like to provide innovative learning opportunities for my students and share these opportunities through professional conferences and publications.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in sharing their knowledge of quantitative analysis to collaborate on educational studies or research related to connections between mathematics and other areas, including, but not limited to, science, technology, engineering, the arts, and social justice.
• I’d like to learn more about grant opportunities to support my integration of research, teaching, and faculty-led study abroad programs. I’d also like to learn more about local activities for my 3-year-old son enrolled in Marquette’s Child Care Center.​

Ahmed Kaffel
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
Adjunct Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to develop and teach courses in applied mathematics, form new good relationships with students and faculty members, look for funding for research program, mentor student researchers, work on research, and explore the possibility of research collaboration with colleagues working in Science and Engineering departments.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in fluid mechanics and porous media, hydrodynamic instabilities, biomedical engineering, CFD, scientific computing, biological fluid and mass transport, mathematical modeling and computational fluid dynamics in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other open problems.
• I’d like to learn more about the students, the departments, and colleagues in general and their research agendas. ​ I am also interested in learning more about the new opportunities to improve my research productivity, and develop my teaching skills.​

Melissa Shew
Philosophy
Visiting Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to focus on helping build communities of which I will be a part, especially regarding undergraduate education. I also look forward to returning to researching and writing at Marquette after five years away from the university.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research practices.
• I’d like to learn more about retreat opportunities, both with faculty/staff and with students.​

Brenda Plummer
Political Science
AMUW Women's Chair

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to meet colleagues interested in history and social justice issues.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in U.S., African American, and Caribbean history, as well as those doing work on public policy.
• I’d like to learn more about how a private university works, as my experience has almost entirely been involved with public ones.​

Ignacio Rivero Covelo
Psychology, Biological Sciences
Visiting Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to know the Marquette community and learn more about effective techniques to teach students.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in neurobiology of addiction, the brain as a biological and psychological entity, and philosophy of mind.
• I’d like to learn more about the relationship between Marquette University and other Jesuit institutions in the country and Latin America.​

Andrew Kim
Theology
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to forge relationships with colleagues and various centers on campus.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in the nature of meaning.
• I’d like to learn more teaching and learning resources, center for peace and justice, honors program.​

Alexandre Martins
Theology
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to learn as much as I can from all people who are part of Marquette Community by listening to them and engaging in dynamic and creative dialogues.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in creating an interdisciplinary dialogue, especially those who are interested in developing projects to help poor communities and students in their needs.
• I’d like to learn more about the possibilities of creating international projects and immersion trip programs to developing countries.​

Rev. Aaron Pidel, S.J.
Theology
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to know the questions and passions of the students at Marquette--especially around God, Christ and church—through teaching courses on “Christian Discipleship”.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in interdisciplinary approaches to theology.
• I’d like to learn more about Marquette’s formation programs for faith and service.​

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