ResPAC Faculty Representatives

Representing Students in Biology, Chemistry, Math and Computer Science

Katherine Robertson, Ph.D., ResPAC Chair
Associate Professor, Biology

Dr. Robertson has a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology from the University of London. She has done post-doctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University, PA, and has taught at Duquesne University, PA. Her research focuses on brain development and behavioral plasticity in insects.
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Karen Resendes, Ph.D., ResPAC Co-chair
Assistant Professor, Biology

Dr. Resendes has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Brown University. She has done post-doctoral research at the University of California, San Diego and has taught at San Diego State University. Her research focuses on nuclear mRNA and protein transport.
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Jeff Boerner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Math and Computer Science

Dr. Boerner received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Iowa. His research is in low-dimensional topology and is closely related to knot theory.
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Larry Miller, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Dr. Miller received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University. His research interests include enzyme kinetics and chemistry education.

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Contact Information


Information regarding ResPAC can be obtained from

The Department of Biology
214 Hoyt Science Center
Westminster College

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