Forensic Science Faculty and Staff

Kenneth Baker
Professor of Biology, Chairperson (Biological and Environmental Sciences)
Dr. Kenneth Baker earned his B.S. and M.S. from State University College of Fredonia, New York, and his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches the introductory biology course for department majors as well as courses in animal behavior and ecology and environmental science and law. His research interests are in fish ecology. He can be reached at 419-448-2224 or kbaker. His office is located at Bareis 133.
 
John Bing
Professor of Political Science and Anthropology, Chairperson (Political Science, Criminal Justice and Anthropology)
Dr. John Bing earned his B.A. from Yale University, his Diploma in Education from the University of East Africa, his M.A. from Northwestern University and his Ph.D. from Washington University. Areas of expertise include American government, research methods, African affairs and international conflict. He can be contacted at 419-448-2067 or jbing. His office is located at 200G Aigler.
 
Susan Carty
Professor of Biology
Dr. Susan Carty earned her B.S. and M.S. from State University of New York at Stony Brook, her M.S. from University of Oklahoma and her Ph.D. at Texas A & M University. She teaches courses in General Botany, Ethnobotany, Field Biology and Microbiology. Her primary research interests lie in the study of algae. She can be reached at 419-448-2044 or scarty. Her office is located at Bareis 132.
Pam Faber
Professor of Biology
Dr. Pam Faber earned her B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University, her MBA from Heidelberg College and her D.A. from Idaho State University. She teaches courses relating to health professions, including human anatomy and physiology, preparing students for careers in health and veterinary medicine. She can be reached at 419-448-2976 or pfaber. Her office is located at Bareis 134.
G. Michael Pratt
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, Professor of Anthropology
Dr. Michael Pratt earned his B.A. from Miami University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Areas of expertise include forensic anthropology. He can be contacted at 419-448-2070 (Tiffin campus), 419-448-4006 (Arrowhead Park campus) or mpratt.
Aaron Roerdink
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Analytical Chemist NCWQR
Dr. Aaron Roerdink earned his B.A. from Central College and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He teaches courses in general chemistry, instrumental analysis and quantitative analysis. He can be reached at 419-448-2250 or aroerdin. His office is located at Bareis 112.
Bryan Smith
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Chairperson (Chemistry)
Dr. Bryan Smith earned his B.S. from Heidelberg College and his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming. He teaches courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry and general biochemistry. He can be contacted at 419-448-2045 or bsmith3. His office is located at Bareis 116.
Katie Wise
Administrative Assistant
Katie Wise serves as Administrative Assistant to the Science Faculty. She can be reached at 419-448-2197 or kwise. Her office is located at Bareis 135.