Sciences introduce new faculty, offer students internship experiences Biology Mention the word biology and you might see more than a few freshmen cringe. It is one of those dreaded hurdles they must clear on the road to getting their degrees and the jobs of their dreams . Although required, studying life sciences at Harding was made easier thanks to two new additions to the Science Department - Joseph and Jo Goy. For the Coys, the decision to teach science was a natural one. "Both of us have always been very inquisitive people," she said. "It made sense to us because asking questions and trying to find the solutions is basicallywhat any type of science is about. I think the reason that biology is important is that it applies to everyone." He agreed. "Many people have a basic curiosity when it comes to life and how it works, whether it's in people, plants or animals." Being able to give students a better understanding was a large part of the reason that the Coys became teachers, but it did not stop there. Another thing that attracted the couplewas the chance to interact with the students and to gain fresh perspectives. "They amaze us sometimes," she said, "because teachers like us operate in an isolated environment. But the students are exposed to so many things at once that they are able to relate things in many different ways. We often find ourselves learning from our students." The Coys look forward to their future at Harding and to helping their students learn and grow. "It makes one very appreciative of the knowledge he or she has when that person is able to help others with it," he said. "We are pleased to give that to the students and prepare them for their lives ahead." - Eric Rodgers Physical Science Last summer, a record number of Physical Science Department students received 10-week research appointments at five universities. Seven participants received grants to fund their research. These students included Luke Smith, a senior chemistry major from Little Rock; Stephanie Hernandez, a senior chemistry major from Brookville, Pa.; Autumn Sutherlin, a junior chemistry major from Cabot; Kevin Stewart, a junior chemistry major from Kennett, Mo.; Kelli Cole, a junior chemistry major from Clio, Mich.; Susan Parks, a senior physics and math major from Springport, Ind.; and Harry Garner, a senior triple-major in physics, math and computer science from Mount Pleasant, Tenn. Smith did research in the department of otolaryngology at the University ofArkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Cancer Research David Cole, Ph.D., Professor, Chemistry, Physical Science Department Chair Ron Doran, M.S. , Professor, Biology Don England, Ph.D. , Professor, Chemistry Jo Goy, M.S., Lecturer, Biology Joseph Goy, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Biology Marsha Hendricks, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physical Science James Mackey, Ph.D., Professor, Physical Science John Moon, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Biology, Department Chair Steve Moore, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Biology Deb Mueller, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biology Lambert Murray, Ph.D. , Professor, Physical Science Bryce Roberson, Ph.D. , Professor, Biology Carroll Smith, Ph.D. , Professor. Chemistry Ed Wilson, Ph.D. , Professor, Chemistry Center, funded by a grant from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Hernandez and Sutherlin also studied at UAMS, with Hernandez working in the department of molecular biology and Sutherlin studying the role of complex carbohydrates in membrane function. Stewart spent time with Dr. David Benson at the University of Kansas, while Cole conducted research in biochemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. "I learned much more than I expected this summer, and I had opportunities that I could not get in a class at Harding," Cole said of her research. Parks was chosen as one of 10 participants in a National Science Foundation-sponsored program hosted by Penn State University. Garner worked with Dr. Lambert Murray, professor of physical science at Harding, to further develop a computer program in Skylab research. The study was funded by a grant from the NASA/ Arkansas Space Grant Consortium. Each of these students had the opportunity to apply their training in the physical sciences. As a result of the summer programs, some learned what they want to do with their degrees; others only learned what they do not want to do. Regardless, these programs afforded them new experiences. - Shellie Morris Biology so ~-~~~d~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aca emics
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