Rebecca Falender

Rebecca Falender’s recent work has been in infectious disease surveillance, wastewater-based epidemiology, and one health. Her academic interests also include the drivers of antimicrobial resistance, study design, and bioethics.

Chris Roman

Chris started in 2024 as a first-year advisor for the College of Engineering. He comes with two years of experience advising first-year students at South Dakota Mines, a STEM institution located in western South Dakota. Previously, he was a math teacher for several years in Kyle, SD, where he taught 9th grade Oglala-Lakota students at Little Wound High School.

Following the code

The nuclear industry still relies on software that Tim Guidotti introduced four decades ago

During high school, Tim Guidotti lived at Scott Air Force Base in southern Illinois, where his father was stationed. His plan was to attend Oregon State University, as his father had, but first he wanted to establish Oregon residency. After high school, Guidotti headed to Waldport and took a job at a fishing resort and marina for six months.

Bridging the gap

Genevieve Coblentz-Strong supports marine science through mechanical design and engages her community through ocean protection organizations

Genevieve Coblentz-Strong, a fourth-year student of oceanography and mechanical engineering, is bridging the gap between her dedication to ocean health and interest in design through research.

“Oceanographers rely heavily on the technologies they use, making a background in mechanical engineering valuable,” she said. “I really enjoy talking with researchers to figure out their needs so I can build something useful.”

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