Biology Faculty

Professors

Dr. Steve Coggin
DEAN, Hurley School of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Biology - Ph.D., University of Georgia
Office: SSB 204
Phone: (704) 637-4110
E-mail: scoggin@catawba.edu

Interests: Fractals in cell growth, complexity theory in cytoplasmic streaming

Professors emeriti

Dr. Michael J. Baranski
Professor Emeritus of Biology Ph.D., in botany and ecology from NC State University

Baranski joined the Catawba faculty in 1974 and spent his career at Catawba teaching a wide range of subjects, most notably field courses. He also took a leadership role on campus promoting environmental preservation, conservation, and awareness among his students and the public at large. Baranski retired in 2012 after 38 years of service to the College.

Associate ProfessorS

Dr. Sue Calcagni
Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science; Ph.D., Duke University
Office: CENV 303
Phone: (704) 637-4296
E-mail: scalcagn@catawba.edu

Interests: aquatic toxicology, watershed studies, environmental physiology, biodiversity

Dr. Joe Poston
Associate Professor of Biology - Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Office: SSB 102
Phone: (704) 637-4443
E-mail: jpposton@catawba.edu
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Interests: Animal Behavior, Ornithology, Ecology

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Dr. Constance Rogers-Lowery
Chair; Associate Professor - Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Office: SSB 203
Phone: (704) 645-4803
E-mail: clowery@catawba.edu

Interests: Physiology of corals

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Dr. John Wear
Director of Center for the Environment and Associate Professor of Biology - Ph.D., Wake Forest University
Office: CENV 200
Phone: (704) 637-4738
E-mail: jwear@catawba.edu

Interests: Aquatic ecology, water quality, sustainable living

Assistant Professors

Dr. Jay F. Bolin
Assistant Professor - B.S., Virginia Tech; M.S., Ph.D., Old Dominion University; Post-Doctoral study, Smithsonian Institution Dept. of Botany
Office: ENV 209
Phone: (704) 637-4450
E-mail: jfbolin@catawba.edu

Interests: plant systematics, molecular phylogenetics, plant ecology, parasitic plants

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Dr. Carmony L. Hartwig
Visiting Assistant Professor - B.S., College of William and Mary; M.S., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Office: SSB 204
Phone: (704) 637-4742
E-mail: chartwig@catawba.edu

In her own words:
"Science is a source of steadfast excitement for me, so being enthusiastic about biology comes naturally. I thrive on connecting biological concepts with other disciplines and everyday phenomena. My area of expertise is Molecular Parasitology, with a focus on the mechanism of endoperoxide-class drug activity in Plasmodium falciparum; one of five protozoan species that results in human malaria."

Adjunct Faculty

Mrs. Karen Gordon
Visiting Instructor
E-mail: kgordon@catawba.edu

PROFESSOR EMERITUS

Dr. George Drum
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biology - Ph.D., Tulane University

Dr. Drum retired from Catawba after 23 years of service to the College. Read more »