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Meet the Faculty

The faculty of the Natural Sciences Department teach the Biological Sciences, Biology-Health Sciences, and Environmental Sciences Programs, as well as "service" courses that are needed for many other degree programs at Oregon Tech.

Seth Anthony, Assistant Professor

Office:DOW 201

Tel:541.851.5235

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach chemistry for engineering students at Oregon Tech.

Dr. Matt Beekman, Assistant Professor

Office:SE 214

Tel:541.885.1940

Fax:541.885.1849

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I teach physics for students in a variety of majors, including engineers, biologists, and health science professionals. My interests include experimental materials physics and chemistry, in particular the development of new materials and technologies for solid state energy conversion applications.

Dr. Slava Bekker, Assistant Professor

Office:DOW 203

Tel:541.851.5156

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach Chemistry!  Cool glasses.

Brad Burda, Professor, Provost

Office:SN 210

Tel:541.885.1451

Fax:541.885.1853

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Mr. Burda is now serving Oregon Tech as Provost, but he'll always be an Oregon Tech physics professor at heart.

Dr. Burt Clark, Professor, Biology-Health Sciences Program Director

Office:DOW 204

Tel:541.885.1315

Fax:541.885.1387

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I enjoy teaching medical microbiology, immunology and molecular biology as well as advising students in the premedical professions and health science majors.  I'm involved with student visits and assessing the Biology-Health Sciences curriculum and program each term.

Dr. Michael L. Hughes, Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences Program Director

Office:DOW 205

Tel:541.885.1642

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Web:http://www.oit.edu/faculty-staff/home-pages/natural-science/michael-hughes

I teach physical geography and environmental sciences with emphases in geomorphology and aquatic ecosystems.  I particularly enjoy teaching field-based courses and advising students on capstone research projects.

Dr. Hui-Yun Li, Professor

Office:DOW 208

Tel:541.885.1966

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach Human Anatomy and Physiology,  Biopsychology, and Introduction to Neuroscience.  I am the assessment coordinator for the Natural Sciences department.

Rose McClure, Assistant Professor

Office:DOW 202

Tel:541.885.1525

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach elementary chemistry, anatomy & physiology, and clinical laboratory science courses.  I am the advising coordinator for the Biology and Health Sciences programs, and I advise students in the pre-Clinical Laboratory Science and Paramedic programs. 

Dr. Tanya McVay, Professor

Office:DOW 224

Tel:541.885.1939

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach Anatomy & Physiology, as well as courses in the Vascular Technology program.

Dr. Molly O'Shaughnessy, Professor

Office:DOW 222

Tel:541.885.1473

Fax:541.885.1387

Email:molly.oshaughnessy@oit.edu

I teach Anatomy & Physiology for students in the Biology and Health Sciences majors, as well as pathophysiology.  Before I came to Oregon Tech I was a practicing veterinarian.

Dr. Greg Pak, Assistant Professor

Office:DOW 223

Tel:541.885.0764

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach Anatomy & Physiology as well as Medical Terminology

Lloyd "Smitty" Parratt, Assistant Professor

Office:DOW 223

Tel:541.885.0947

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Web:http://www.oit.edu/faculty-staff/home-pages/natural-science/lloyd-parratt

I teach introductory courses in biology and environmental science, as well as tai chi, relaxation and flexibility, and wilderness activity courses.

Dr. Larry Powers, Professor, Dean of Health, Arts & Sciences

Office:DOW E216

Tel:541.885.1183

Fax:541.885.1387

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Dr. Powers now serves as the Dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences at Oregon Tech, but he still finds time to teach anthropology courses.

Dr. John Ritter, Professor

Office:OW137

Tel:541.885.1495

Fax:541.885.1654

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I teach physics as well as classes in GIS (geographical information systems).  I am part of the Environmental Sciences and Geomatics programs on campus.

Vira Schechtel, Professor

Office:DOW200

Tel:541.885.1955

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach general chemistry for engineering and biology students. I am the faculty advisor to Oregon Tech's International Student Club.

Dr. Maureen Sevigny, Distance Ed Program Director

Office:OW119

Tel:541.885.1345

Fax:541.885.1687

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I teach mainly management classes, but I am also part of the Environmental Sciences program.

Dr. Ron Swisher, Professor

Office:DOW201

Tel:541.885.1323

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach elementary chemistry for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene and other students, as well as classes in nutrition and clinical pharmacology.

Dr. Rick Torres, Associate Professor

Office:DOW 206

Tel:541.851.5155

Fax:541.885.1387

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I teach biology and forensics classes.  I have an ongoing forensic research project to better estimate the sex and racial origins of human remains based on a combination of bone measurements.

Dr. Ken Usher, Professor, Department Chair

Office:DOW220

Tel:541.885.1941

Fax:541.885.1387

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Web:http://www.oit.edu/faculty-staff/home-pages/natural-science/ken-usher

I teach biochemistry and medical genetics, and serve as chair of the Natural Sciences department. I advise students in the Health Sciences & Biology programs.

Dr. Robyn Wilde, Associate Professor

Office:SE 213

Tel:541.885.1319

Fax:541.885.1855

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I teach physics to a wide range of students, including biology students.