Could everything be just a dream? Does time flow, or all moments are equally real? What is to be solid? to have a color? Questions like these have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. When it comes to answering them, I’d say that nothing beats looking to the world’s greatest thinkers for help. Plato,… [Read More]
David Baker – Extreme Physicist
David Baker, professor of physics, department chair, and Adams Observatory director, loves to explore extreme aspects of the Earth and other planets. With his students, he has conducted research on giant dust devils that sweep across the surface of Mars, measured extreme precipitation in North Texas, and helped discover a new planet orbiting a distant… [Read More]
Andrea Overbay – Untangling Knot Theory
I have known that I wanted to teach mathematics since I was a senior in high school because of the inspiring influence of my calculus teacher, Ms. Berry. After high school, I went to Emory and Henry College with the goal of teaching high school math. However, my time at E&H changed my career path… [Read More]
Kevin Simmons – Disaster Economics
Kevin Simmons, professor of economics, is internationally known for his work on the economics of natural hazards. Simmons has presented papers at academic conferences in the U.S. and 11 different countries. He has also delivered speeches for industry groups with an interest in natural hazards. Simmons has been highlighted and interviewed by the New York… [Read More]
Lisa M. Brown-Life Enthusiast & Social Psychologist
Lisa M. Brown, professor of psychology, has a love for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Several of her research students have presented research at regional and national conferences. She has conducted research on the nature of stigma as it related to ethnic identity, anti-Arab/anti-Muslim prejudice, and the role of ethnicity and ethnic identity in romantic… [Read More]