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School of Sciences and Agriculture

The School of Sciences and Agriculture pays homage to Ferrum College’s rich heritage as a pioneer in environmental science and agricultural studies. Leveraging the resources of our on-campus working farm, students engage as early as their first semester at Ferrum College in experiential learning, exploring the intricate connections between humans, nature, and sustainable agriculture, preparing them to tackle pressing environmental challenges facing our world.

Meet the Staff

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Anna Fausnacht

Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition and Biology
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Carol Love

Laboratory Supervisor
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Eileen Maher

Laboratory Coordinator
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Delia Heck

Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Director of Institutional Effectiveness
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Sarah Isley

Titmus Farm Manager
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Bryan Faulkner

Associate Professor of Mathematics
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Chekka Lash

Instructor of Biology
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Clay Britton

Associate Professor & Program Coordinator of Biology and Agricultural Sciences
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Dan Bowman

Associate Professor of Physics
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Dana Ghioca-Robrecht

Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Biology and Program Coordinator for Environmental Science and Sustainability
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Dane Fausnacht

Assistant Professor of Biology
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Laura Grochowski

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Program Coordinator of Chemistry and Forensic Science
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McKay Visser

Instructor of Mathematics
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Nancy Brubaker

Associate Professor of Animal Science in Agricultural Sciences, Program Coordinator of One Health
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Natalia Smelkova

Associate Professor of Biochemistry
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Stanley Jones

Instructor of Chemistry
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Tim Durham

Associate Professor of Crop Science
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Todd Fredericksen

Associate Professor of Forestry and Wildlife
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Yili Tseng

Associate Professor of Computer Science
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Contact Info

Address:
John Wesley Hall
215 Ferrum Mountain Rd
Ferrum, VA 24088
Ferrum College
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