Nathan Angelo
History and Political Science
Ph.D., New School for Social Research
Areas of expertise: American presidential history, campaigns and elections, racial and ethnic politics, political communication
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited for the opportunity to discuss important concepts and political issues with students from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Jorge Brown
Library
M.L.S., Emporia State University
Areas of expertise: user experience, web development, library automation, instructional technology
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited to see so many students using the library at Worcester State.
Paula Bylaska-Davies
Nursing
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Areas of expertise: maternal-child health, health promotion
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I love the diversity in the student body. This university is affordable and accessible to many students who may not have an opportunity otherwise to attend college. I love the excellence demonstrated by the Nursing Department, especially with the NCLEX results.
Amanda Cornine
Nursing
M.S.N., Framingham State University
Areas of expertise: medical-surgical nursing, progressive care nursing
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? Working with diverse and motivated students, while being surrounded by supportive and talented faculty members.
Laura Curtis
Nursing
M.S.N., Northeastern University
Areas of expertise: psychiatric mental health nursing (adolescence, deaf services, forensics), leadership development, service dog/therapy dog integration in organizations, disaster psychological first aid, critical incident stress management-basic level, mindfulness-based stress management
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited to be able to support the next generation of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to succeed in today's health-care environment. I know this work also makes me a better professional and will increase my personal impact on my practice in the workplace.
Anthony Dell'Aera
History and Political Science
Ph.D., Brown University
Areas of expertise: American politics and public policy
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? Institutional pride and a wonderful sense of community resonate across the campus. The student population is extraordinarily creative, motivated, and diverse, leading to a dynamic classroom experience, which, like the pages of a great novel, keeps me eagerly looking forward to what the next day of class will bring. The faculty members are a deliciously eclectic group of exceptional teacher-scholars who give so much of themselves to their students and who have been tremendously welcoming and supportive of me as a new professor here. Whether it is among students or faculty, Worcester State is a place where everyone is pulling for you to succeed and you feel like everyone has your back.
Kathryn Frazier
Psychology
Ph.D., Clark University
Areas of expertise: women's experiences of violence and vulnerability, contemporary feminisms, women's experiences of empowerment
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited about the energy and curiosity of Worcester State students, and about the spirit of collaboration among the faculty.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Mathematics
Ph.D., Temple University
Area of expertise: statistics
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited to get students interested in mathematics and, in particular, the field of statistics. I look forward to seeing students who do not have previous knowledge or interest in statistics become excited about the subject.
Ross Griffiths
Library
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
Areas of expertise: archives and manuscripts, rare books, books and paper conservation
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? A small campus such as WSU allows faculty and students to build closer connections with each other—it's so easy to meet and get to know people here. The faculty and student body is very diverse, and the campus itself is a beautiful place to work.
Caitlin Krul
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
Areas of expertise: mathematics education, graph theory
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am most excited about working with future teachers. I am passionate about enhancing the mathematical appreciation of this particular group of students, and I look forward to seeing how they will make a difference in our community.
William Lundmark
Library
M.L.I.S., Long Island University
Areas of expertise: electronic resources management, health sciences librarianship
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? The many new faculty, enthusiastic students, and great staff. I believe I have a lot to contribute!
Eli Minkoff
Biology
Ph.D., Harvard University
Area of expertise: evolutionary biology
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? The rich mix of eager students of all backgrounds.
Susan Monaghan
Education
Ph.D., Marquette University
Areas of expertise: mathematics education, education policy, urban education
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? The students are honest, open, and engaged. There is a wonderful sense of community, which offers great support.
Elizabeth Osborne
World Languages
Ph.D., Stony Brook University
Areas of expertise: Southern Cone memory studies and contemporary Latin American film, literature, and culture
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I'm most excited about the students' wide range of experiences that inform their critical thinking and contributions in class. I am also impressed by the various opportunities available both on- and off-campus for collaboration and community engagement, and I look forward to incorporating these into my teaching and research.
Shu Qian
Library
M.S., Florida State University
Areas of expertise: library science, information literacy
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? It provides a very collaborative and supportive learning environment. I am so glad to be a part of it and looking forward to working with the nice colleagues and lovely students here.
Naida Saavedra
World Languages
Ph.D., Florida State University
Areas of expertise: contemporary Latin American literature, U.S. Latino literature, immigration, and identity issues
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I have the opportunity to work with students who are willing to learn and go beyond the texts we discuss in the classroom. I am thrilled to teach future teachers who take initiative in their own learning and who desire to leave a mark on their future students. That is what makes me excited to come to work every day.
Christina Santana
English
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Areas of expertise: community literacy and engagement, public rhetorics and deliberation, technology and speculative rhetorics, technical and professional communication
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am excited by the many opportunities I have to connect with WSU students who might see my writing courses as useful for better envisioning themselves as individuals and as public citizens enmeshed in public lives.
Lingling Wang
Business Administration and Economics
Ph.D., Southern New Hampshire University
Areas of expertise: internationalization processes of multinational enterprises, including strategic alliances, joint ventures, merger and acquisitions, and knowledge transfer
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? The friendly and respectful learning environment makes me excited to share my expertise and experience with students and help them acquire knowledge and develop skills, which can give them a competitive advantage in their future career.
Catherine Worsnop
Health Sciences
Ph.D., Brandeis University
Areas of expertise: international relations, global governance, global health, disease outbreak response, the World Health Organization
What excites you about the learning environment at Worcester State? I am impressed with the curiosity of WSU students, the diversity of experiences that they bring to the classroom, and their insight into complex issues. I am excited to continue working with such engaged students and colleagues.