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Dr. John Addis

Professor of Biology

Phone: 406-447-4323

Education:
Ph.D. University of Michigan,
B.A. Northwestern University

Areas of Interest: Cell and Developmental Biology

Courses Taught: Introductory Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology

"Carroll’s students make this a special place, and the opportunity to work closely with them is one of the benefits of being a faculty member here."

Dr. Sam Alvey

Associate Professor of Biology

Phone: 406-447-4313

Education:
Ph.D. University of California, Riverside,
B.S. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Areas of Interest: Soil Microbiology, Microbial Ecology

Courses Taught: Introductory Biology, Microbiology, Plant Physiology

"I enjoy seeing alumni come back to campus because I am almost always impressed with the activities, professions and contributions they are making in their communities and world."
   

Dr. Jacqueline Brehe

Associate Professor of Biology

Phone: 406-447-4566

Education:
Ph.D. University of Missouri,
B.S. Marietta College

Areas of Interest: Comparative Physiology

Courses Taught: Introductory Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Physiology, Life Science

"I appreciate the opportunity to actually get to know my students not just as persons taking a class and earning grades, but as individuals with hopes, goals, troubles and challenges.  I like to think I can be of help as they complete their programs at Carroll and plan their future."

Dr. Jennifer Geiger

Associate Professor of Biology

Phone: 406-447-4461

Education:
Ph.D. University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S. Boise State University

Areas of Interest: Plant systematics and evolution; conservation genetics

Courses Taught: Biological Principles, Plant Biology, Genetics, Evolutionary Analysis

"For me, being at Carroll means that everyday I get to interact with bright, motivated students and work with dedicated and interesting colleagues."

Dr. Dan Gretch

Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry

Phone: 406-447-4463

Education:
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison
B.S. College of Great Falls

Areas of Interest: Biochemistry; Prion diseases

Courses taught: Biochemistry, Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology

Dr. Grant Hokit

Associate Professor of Biology

Phone: 406-447-4460

Education:
Ph.D. Oregon State University,
B.S. Colorado State University

Areas of Interest: Ecology, Herpetology

Courses Taught: Biological Principles, Ecology, Comparative Anatomy

"Beyond academics, the students at Carroll are top quality people… better than any other place I’ve taught before."

Dr. Gerald Shields

James J. Manion Endowed Chair of Biology

Phone: 406-447-5464

Education:
Ph.D. University of Toronto,
M.S. Central Washington State College,
B.A. Carroll College

Areas of Interest: Population and Evolutionary Genetics

Courses Taught: Evolution, Senior Seminar, Honors Research

"most of the science students at Carroll are here for an education not just a degree."