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Louise Huang, Ph.D., is the director of APU’s Center for Research in Science, which promotes research exploring the inseparable relationships between science, faith, and culture. She is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. Her areas of expertise include chemical education, environmental sustainability and stewardship, and polymer chemistry.

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Joshua King, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of political science. He earned his Ph.D. at Baylor University where he studied political philosophy and international relations. King’s areas of teaching include ancient, modern, and American political thought. King’s emphasis as a teacher is on building classroom community to facilitate discussion-driven courses. His primary research interests are at the intersection of political philosophy and international relations. King’s research examines how the tradition of political philosophy speaks to contemporary international relations theory and addresses the tension between order and justice within international relations.

Calvin Roso, Ed.D., professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Azusa Pacific University, brings more than 20 years of experience in education with a focus on K-12 educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, faith and learning integration, and comparative education. Having worked as an educational consultant both within the U.S. and abroad, Roso is experienced in accreditation, faculty professional development, and online course development with an emphasis in curriculum development and faculty training. He has written for scholarly publications on topics including faith and learning integration, orphan education, and Jewish day school education.

Rebecca Kenyon, Psy.D., MFT, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She serves as director of clinical training for the M.A. in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Azusa Pacific University’s San Diego Regional Campus, where she works to ensure a positive relationship between APU and community agencies in order to train MFT students and provide quality clinical care to the community.

About Azusa Pacific Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university located near Los Angeles in Southern California. Established in 1899, the university continues its mission to educate and equip students to make a difference in the world.

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Alexander Koops, DMA, joined the music faculty at Azusa Pacific University in August 2001 and serves as director of undergraduate music education, associate director of bands, and director of the Azusa Conservatory, a community-based music program for local youth. He remains active as a conductor and musician, frequently conducting the Lake Avenue Chamber Symphony and performing regularly on his horn.

Rod Sturdivant, Ph.D., is an applied statistician and biostatistician and holds master’s degrees in statistics and in operations research from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His research interests are in math and statistics education and, as co-principal investigator for a National Science Foundation grant, he developed resources for undergraduate statistics courses using games. Prior to arriving at Azusa Pacific in 2016, he served as chair and associate professor of clinical public health in the Biostatistics Division of the College of Public Health at The Ohio State University. Prior to OSU, he retired as a Colonel after a distinguished 27-year career as an officer in the U.S. Army. He was selected as an academy professor and professor of applied statistics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United States Military Academy, West Point where he completed his military service.

Jeff Boian, M.A., is an assistant professor and program director in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He oversees the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Vocational Development Minor, and Exploring Program, each focused on taking an interdisciplinary approach to education and learning at APU. Jeff brings a long history of experience at Azusa Pacific University in capacities focused on teaching, recruiting, marketing, and administration to the classroom. Ever since he experienced a challenging stint of underemployment, he has set out to make his life’s work about helping others discover who they are and what they want to do in order to impact the world around them. In addition to teaching at APU, Jeff works with job seekers, executives, and pastors as a leadership coach. Jeff holds the designation of Certified Master of Career Services through the National Career Development Association and is a Certified Associate with the Connective Leadership Institute.

Jennifer Courduff, Ph.D., develops and teaches courses in the Master of Arts in Education: Digital Teaching and Learning program at Azusa Pacific University. She focuses on addressing needs of those with disabilities, integrating technology into curriculum, and glorifying God in the classroom setting. She is an active member of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and ISTE’s special interest group for mobile learning (SIGml).