Commnity Report u - SUNY Canton

World Class FacultyThey inform. They inspire. They transformstudents’ lives. Here’s a look at some of ouroutstanding faculty members.Joan PoulsenAssistant Professor of Psychology, Social SciencesPh.D., Michigan State UniversityHo m e t o w n: Fort Wayne, IndianaFav o r i t e Ga d g e t: Remote starter on my car. It’s wonderful during the winter!Te a c h i ng Style: I use many techniques to capture students’ interest andhelp them understand concepts. Students aren’t satisfied with just lecture,they demand more interaction, and I try to rise to that challenge.Feng HongAssistant Professor of Physics,Alternative and Renewable EnergySystems DepartmentPh.D., North Dakota State UniversityHo m e t o w n: Hefei, ChinaFav o r i t e Mu s i c a l Ar t i s t: Bob DylanBe s t Pr a c t i c e s: I try to fascinate studentswith interesting things, create somepassion in students for knowing theseinteresting things, and do my bestto create a jovial content-centeredatmosphere.Stephen FrempongAssociate Professor, ElectricalEngineering TechnologyPh.D., California Coast UniversityHo m e t o w n: Asheville, North CarolinaPlaylist: African musicTe a c h i ng Style: My teaching styleis to couple theory with handsonactivities and to presentmaterial in a simplified way.Ph i lo s op h y: You never fail until youstop trying.Be s t Pr a c t i c e s: Invest in a businessthat supports education!!!!Sophia TheodoreInstructor and Program Director, Veterinary Services ManagementD.V.M. University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignHo m e t o w n: Potsdam, New YorkTe a c h i ng Style: I use a lot of graphics because I think they’re the bestway to illustrate a point aside from hands-on experience, which wealso do in the laboratory. I try to use humor whenever possible.Be s t Pr a c t i c e s: Consider issues from all sides and pay attention to thedetails. And of course, spay or neuter your pet!Matt BurnettAssistant Professor, Graphic andMultimedia DesignM.F.A. Maine College of ArtHo m e t o w n: Long Lake, New YorkFav o r i t e Ga d g e t: A toss up betweenmy camera and my fishing poleFav o r i t e Mu s i c: 70’s music (almostanything on vinyl)To p Achievement: Making a livingfrom creating and teaching artTe a c h i ng Style: Rigorous and fun