The Smittcamp Family Honors College

Honors College Faculty

Our Honors College faculty is selected from among the most talented and dedicated professors on campus. Not only do they teach their Honors courses with enthusiasm and creativity, but they also set an example of serious scholarship for the students to emulate.

These professors are excited about developing research projects through innovative course design and then sharing the results of their research with future students in their courses and with the larger scholarly community in books and articles.

They also encourage President's Scholars to produce research that goes well beyond the bounds of normal undergraduate work. Through interaction with our faculty, President’s Scholars gain insights and skills that prepare them well for graduate studies in all disciplines.

Saeed Attar, Ph.D.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
(559) 278-8160 | Email | Department Bio

Sarah Bernthal, Ph.D.
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
(559) 278-3978 | Email | Department Bio

Naomi Bick, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science
(559) 278-7957 | Email | Department Bio

Lori Clune, Ph.D.
Department of History
(559) 278-8895 | Email | Department Bio

Ashley Foster, Ph.D.
Department of English
(559) 278-5833 | Email | Department Bio

Melissa Gibson, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
(559) 278-2522 | Email | Department Bio

Raymond Hall, Ph.D.
Department of Physics
(559) 278-8345 | Email | Department Bio

Amber Hammons, Ph.D.
Department of Child and Family Science
(559) 278-1158 | Email | Department Bio

Emma Hughes, Ph.D.
Department of Criminology
(559) 278-2370 | Email | Department Bio

David Lent, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
(559) 278-3966 | Email | Department Bio

Christopher Pluhar, Ph.D.
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
(559) 278-1128 | Email | Department Bio

Shabnam Pooya, Ph.D.
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
(559) 278-5068 | Email | Department Bio

Melanie Ram, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science
(559) 278-5324 | Email | Department Bio