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JAMES R. DUNN, Chairman, Science Department and Biology instructor (1989), Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi (1979), M.S., University of Southern Mississippi (1977), B.S., Arkansas Tech University (1969), Colonel (USAFR), retired (2000). Activities and Interests – taught at the college level since 1974. Advisor for all health-related sciences. Research interests include topics in biological oceanography, marine/terrestrial ecology, and the natural sciences. Worked as field consultant for Ciba-Geigy in developing a new cotton pesticide, underwater photographer, authored papers in The Journal of College Science Teaching, The Journal of the American Biology Teacher and The Western Journal of Black Studies, wrote two novels of historical fiction, Vendetta, and Shadows of Lightning. Contact – Phone: (228) 497-7765, e-mail: james.dunn@mgccc.edu
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LENA N. HOLLIS MELTON, Instructor of Biology (1985). B.S., Hampton Institute. M.Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi. Activities and Interests - Research interest is centered around the Honors Biology Internship Program with local scientists and education. Awards include Mississippi Academy of Science Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Community College Level; NISOD, Outstanding Instructor- University of Texas-Austin; MGCCC Instructor of the Year; and the Lamplighter Award for Outstanding Instructor in Community College teaching. Contact - Phone: (228) 497-7759, e-mail: lena.melton@mgccc.edu
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LYNNE LOHMEIER, Instructor of Biology (1989). B.S., Miami University. Ph.D., Mississippi State University. Activities and Interests Science writer and editor. Recent academic publications include: units for the ACT and SAT College Entrance Examinations; National Teachers Examination; Current Health I and II for elementary and secondary classroom instruction; research reports for the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortia; and textbook material for William C. Brown Publisher. Popular science publications include articles in national/international magazines such as Ranger Rick, Instructor Magazine, Oceans Magazine, Animal Kingdom, East-West Journal, Woman Engineer, and Social Issues and Healthcare Review. Contact Phone: (228) 497-7764, e-mail: lynne.lohmeier@mgccc.edu |
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Dr. James L. Baggett, Instructor of Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, & Microbiology (1990). A.S. Jackson State Community College. B.A. University of Mississippi. M.S. & Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi. Activities and Interests - Member of Faculty of American Society of Experimental Biology (FASEB); Faculty of American Association of Anatomist (FAAA); Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS); Mississippi Academy of Science (MAS); Mississippi Association of Biologist (MAB); Golden Key Scholastic Society; Beta, Beta, Beta; Who’s Who in America; International Science and Engineering Fair Special Category Judge; Research interests include Science Education and Concept Mapping. Recent publications include abstracts of the Mississippi Academy of Science; American Water Works Association-by-products of waste water ozonation. Contact - Phone: (228) 497-7763, e-mail: james.baggett@mgccc.edu |
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KIMBERLY R. BROWN,
Instructor of Biology and Zoology (1990). B.S., University of
Mississippi. M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi,
further study at University of Southern Mississippi.
Activities and Interests - Selected to participate in the Cell and Molecular Biology Institute (1995); Selected as a Master Teacher for the State of Mississippi (1995); Chaired and hosted the Cell and Molecular Biology Enhancement Workshop for High School Teachers (1996); Instructor of the year (1996), Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. Chairman and co-chairman for campus-wide blood drive (1995-97) Member of the Self-Study Steering Committee for the 1999 SACS visit, serving as chairman of the Educational Support Services Principal Committee (1997-1999); Developed BIO 1134 as an online course; Certified Online Instructor (COI) --The Walden Institute, 2002;
Presenter at the 2003 Information Technology Conference--Creating Futures
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CHARLES P. EGERTON, Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology (1992). B.A., Duke University. B.S., University of Oklahoma. M.S., M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi. Activities and Interests - Retired from the United States Air Force in 1988 with the rank of major. Practiced primary care clinical medicine while on active duty as a physician assistant. Related Air Force duties have included: Hospital Quality Assurance Coordinator; Base Director of Smoking Cessation; Administrator of Primary Care; and Medical Readiness Troop Commander. Awarded military honors to include three Meritorious Service Medals, two Commendation Medals, and the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star. Military security clearance of Top Secret--Special Access. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Alabama; member, Board of Admissions Clinical Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Alabama. Author, Student Study Guide for Anatomy and Physiology; contributing editor, The Physician Assistant Medical Handbook; reviewer, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (9th edition); contributor, articles to professional journals. Certification: Physician Assistant--Certified, the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants; Certified, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Academy of Health Sciences. Member of Mississippi Health Advisory Council, Mississippi State Department of Education, American Association of Anatomists, Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, Mississippi Academy of Science, Phi Delta Kappa, Eta Sigma Gamma, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants, Reserve Officer's Association, and American Legion. Contact - Phone: (228) 497-7783, e-mail: charles.egerton@mgccc.edu |
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Stephanie A. Alexander,
Instructor of General Biology I and II & Anatomy and Physiology (1999). M.S.
University of South Alabama (2001). B.S. University of Alabama at
Birmingham (1995). Activities and Interests - Member of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society, Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society, and Golden Key Scholastic Society. Member of Alabama Academy of Sciences. Member of Who's Who Among American Teachers. Member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Master Teacher Program, 2004-2005. Heart Walk team captain, 2005 and 2006. Interests include the implementation of technology in the classroom and Science Education. Contact - Phone: (228) 497-7665, email: stephanie.alexander@mgccc.edu |
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JANICE L. COOLEY, Instructor of Biology, A & P I and II, Marine Biology and Microbiology (2004). B.S., M.S., Ed.S., University of Southern Mississippi. Activities and Interests - Interests includes marine biology and hydrology of the Pascagoula River basin. Selected by NOAA to participate in coral reef ecology, Key Largo, FL as well as Phil Hardin-Rosenbaun Grant recipient to participate in Earthwatch Expedition, Sugar & Slavery, Nevis, WI. Other awards include: Who’s Who Among American Teachers; Star Teacher; National Youth Leadership Honoree; University of South Alabama Cooperative Teacher Award; University of Southern Mississippi Clinical Teacher Award; Chevron Coastal Wetlands Computer Award; Member of The American Biology Teacher and National Science Teacher Association. Contact -Phone: (228) 497-7689, e-mail: janice.cooley@mgccc.edu |
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Steven C. Manis, Instructor of Chemistry and Environmental Technology(1998). B.Sc., Colorado State University. M.S., University of Utah. MBA, Lewis University. Activities and Interests Member of AICHE. Present research includes University of Southern Mississippi Department of Environmental technology in the area of solid wastes handling, hazardous waste disposal and automobile tire recycling. Contact - Phone: (228) 497-7895, e-mail: steven.manis@mgccc.edu |
