Who We Are: McDaniel Faculty

A communications and marketing professional who prepares students for their dream careers. Tracy Imm ’87 Adjunct Lecturer in Marketing

"The number one thing I have enjoyed most about McDaniel is the impact that I can have on students by sharing my knowledge, my network, and inspiring them to become the best version of themselves."

A Physics and Engineering professor who explores nonlinear optics and spectroscopy in the lab. Apollo Mian, Ph.D. Professor of Physics and Director of the Engineering Dual-Degree Program

"With student assistance, I’ve built a robust research program that has resulted in peer-reviewed papers."

A Theatre Arts innovator who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty when painting and building sets that also shows the technical side behind the scenes. Shana Jung Ah Joslyn, M.F.A Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology

"As designers, we get opportunities to create new worlds. We are innovators."

A witty and dynamic economics professor who aims to make his courses memorable. Kevin McIntyre, Ph.D. Professor and Ethan A. Seidel Chair of Economics and Business Administration, coordinator of the master’s program in Data Analytics

"Always, always, always question conventional wisdom."

A candid and lively Kinesiology assistant professor who grew up fascinated by the mental side of sport and music performance. Jessica L. Ford, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

"The Kinesiology Department has an outstanding track record of students getting accepted into graduate programs."

An approachable and unconventional director who sees the value in STEM fields beyond the classroom. Ben Smith Director of the STEM Center and Lecturer in Mathematics

"To truly engage as globally conscious citizens, scientific and quantitative literacy is an absolute must."

An energetic and hands-on micropaleontologist who pushes students to think long-term about environmental impacts. Margaret Christie, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

"Environmental Studies lets us do hands-on and outdoor activities together, so it lends itself to student-faculty research."

Photo of professor Diane Williams holding a trophy in front of a display of vintage McDaniel sports uniforms.

A compassionate and dedicated coach, athlete and educator who wears many hats in the Kinesiology field. Diane L. Williams, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

"I enjoy teaching students to think critically about the history, context, cultures, and potential of sports and physical activity."

Photo of professor Dana Ferraris in a lab coat and gloves holding a bottle in a lab.

A drug discovery scientist and medicinal chemist who is unconventional, approachable, and fun. Dana Ferraris, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and The John Desmond Kopp Professorship in the Sciences

"Doing cutting-edge, relevant research is possible at a smaller school like McDaniel."

A Social Work professor who leads by example, teaching students to be collaborative and compassionate. Cathy Orzolek-Kronner ’86, Ph.D. Professor of Social Work

"It was my dream to return to the Hill, but I never imagined that it would be as a college professor."

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