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Gregory L. Baker
Professor of Mathematics and Physical Science
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Toronto

Gregory Baker is professor of physics with research interests in chaotic dynamics, statistical mechanics, and the interface of religion and science.  He is the author of more than forty publications, twenty of which have appeared in peer reviewed scientific journals, and author or co-author of three books, Chaotic Dynamics: an introduction (Cambridge, 1990,1996), Religion and Science: from Swedenborg to chaotic dynamics (Solomon, 1992), and The Pendulum: a case study in physics (2005).  He teaches a variety of physics and mathematics courses.

Allen J. Bedford
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Chair of Mathematics and Science Division
B.A., Bryn Athyn College, M.A., Ph.D., Temple University. (267) 502-2567

Allen Bedford enjoys drawing his students into the tension between what we observe and how we understand those observations. The study of chemistry demands attention to observed fact while also constructing meaning in those facts so that we can understand phenomena well enough to predict outcomes in unfamiliar settings. Theory and observation create tension because the two constantly challenge each other. Dr. Bedford's research interests include exploring this tension between science and religion. He is also involved with the development, implementation, and assessment of the General Education Program.

Fredrik Bryntesson
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Bryn Athyn College., B.Sc., University of Greenwich, Ph. D., University College London

Fredrik Bryntesson is an Assistant Professor of Biology, focusing on molecular biology with a research background primarily in the DNA repair field. Currently, Fredrik is participating in a research project investigating the molecular biology of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with Dr. Rene Daniel and Johanna Smith at the Division of Infectious Diseases, Center for Human Virology, at Thomas Jefferson University. He has also worked at Fox Chase Cancer Center. In addition to molecular biology, Fredrik is also very interested in ornithology and plans to incorporate his expertise in genetics with ecological research. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Bryn Athyn College, Fredrik serves as the director for the men’s main residence hall on campus and has also been involved with, and helped organize, the music project “Bryn Athyn College Rocks.” He also serves the community by being a voluntary member of the Holy Redeemer Health System Institutional Review Board.

Sherri L. Cooper
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Duke University, M.S., University of Delaware, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, (267)-502-2554, Sherri.Cooper@brynathyn.edu

Sherri Cooper directs the Biology Program and teaches introductory biology, ecology, environmental science, limnology, marine biology and botany courses. Her research interests include paleoecology, diatoms, and coastal ecosystems. She has authored twenty publications, with ten in peer-reviewed journals. In the past few years, Dr. Cooper has been involved in paleoecological research of Long Island Sound, Puget Sound, and Kennebec Estuary. She is also involved in research and education at the local Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust. For the academic year 2006/07, Dr. Cooper is on sabbatical as the Coastal Studies Scholar-in-Residence at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

Charles W. Lindsay, Dean
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Economics
B.A., Lafayette College., M.Ed., Lehigh University., Ph.D., University. of Pennsylvania

 Professional Organizations: American Association for Higher Education, Association for the Study of Higher Education, Council of Independent Colleges

Favorite Subjects: Student Choice-Behavior, Higher Education Finance, Regression Analysis

Teaching is the most rewarding part of my day, since one never knows what insight or inspiration students will bring to class. My courses are designed to challenge students to test their assumptions and preconceived ideas so that they can begin moving from a faith based on habit or tradition to one built on personal conviction. Finding the synergy of enlightenment and effort, of the sacred and service, of wisdom and work, is what higher education is all about.

"I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."  (Stephen Grellet)

Eugene R. Potapov
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.Sc., University of Leningrad, D.Phil., University of Oxford

Neil Simonetti
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Inst., M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon Univ.

Neil Simonetti teaches Mathematics and Computer Science. His research centers around a dynamic programming algorithm for the Traveling Salesman Problem, a classic problem in the field of Combinatorial Optimization, with applications ranging from scheduling to vehicle routing. When not knee-deep in numbers and code, he enjoys playing music for worship services (piano, organ, guitar, and recorder ) and driving busloads of college students across the country to support the service learning program.Be sure to ask him about his root beer can collection.

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