Texas A&M University at Galveston

The Faculty

Figures in parentheses indicate date of first appointment at the University and date of appointment to present positions, respectively. An asterisk indicates a graduate teaching appointment and a double asterisk indicates a pending graduate teaching appointment.

General Academics

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Lang Jr., Victor J., Lecturer in General Academics (Speech) (1997). Email	B.A., University of Texas, 1960. Courses Taught: Public Speaking
Lawhon, David R., Director/Lecturer in General Academics (History) (2003). Email	B.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1995; M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2000. Courses Taught: HIST 105; HIST 106 - History of the U.S. HIST 405 - History of the Holocaust Research Interests: Multicultural diversity past and present and European history with emphasis on the Holocaust
Luxemburg, Leon A., Assistant Professor in General Academics (Mathematics) (1990, 2005).	M.S., The Mari State Teacher's Training Institute (MGPI), Russia, 1973; M.S., University of Kentucky, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987.
Maceo, Debra A., Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1994, 2003). Email	B.S., Lamar University, 1975; M.A., University of Houston, 1995. Courses Taught: Beg. Step Aerobics, Int. Step Aerobics; Social Dance, Int. Social Dance; Beg. Ballet; Beg. Jazz, Int. Jazz, Adv. Performance Jazz; Health and Fitness
Mark, Samuel E., Associate Professor in General Academics (Anthropology/Archeology) (2001). Email	B.S., Ball State University, 1980; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000. Courses Taught: ANTH 202 (Intro to Archaeology); ANTH 216 (Nautical Archaeology), ANTH 318 (Nautical Archaeology of the Americas), and MAST 350 (History of Wooden Shipbuilding). Research Interests: Ancient Mediterranean trade
Oertling, Thomas J., Lecturer in General Academics (Nautical Archaeology) (2000). Email	B.S., Tulane University, 1977; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1984. Courses Taught: co-teaching MAST 320 (Introduction to Museums and Conservation). Research Interests: Ships of the Columbian period; 16th century Iberian ships; late 18th Century ships at Yorktown, Va. from the American Revolution
Pearl, Frederic B., Associate Professor in General Academics and Marine Sciences* (Anthropology / Archaeology) and MAST Program curriculum coordinator (2000). Email	B.A., San Diego State University, 1991; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1997; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2001. Courses Taught: ANTH 202 (Intro to Archaeology), ANTH 210 (Sociocultural Anthropology), MAST 320 (Intro to Museums and Conservation), MAST 371 (Archaeology of the Pacific), MAST 411 (International Maritime Culture), and MAST 481 (Seminar). Research Interests: Archaeology and Cultures of Africa and Oceania Links: Archaeology in American Samoa \| Profile
Penuel, Victor B., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1994). Email	B.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1989; M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1994.
Ryan, James G., Professor in General Academics (History) (1990, 2004). Email	B.A., University of Delaware, 1970; M.A., University of Delaware, 1973; M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1975; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1981. Research Interests: Political history of extremist movements, and American national security. Links
Slatton, Katie, J., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2003). Email	B.S., University of Montevallo, 1999; M.A., University of Montevallo, 2003. Courses Taught: Health and Fitness; Soccer; Basketball; Volleyball; Health & Fitness; Weight Training; RPTS
Suen, Ching Y., Professor in General Academics (Mathematics) (1984, 1998). Email	M.S., Tsing Hua University, 1978; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1983.
Szucs, Joseph M., Interim Department Head, Professor in General Academics (Mathematics) (1980, 1991). Email	M.S., Szeged University, 1965; Ph.D., Szeged University, 1967. Courses Taught: MATH 151 - Engineering Mathematics I; MATH 152 - Engineering Mathematics II; MATH 251 - Engineering Mathematics III MATH 308 - Differential Equations Research Interests: functional and classical analysis; mathematical Biology; graph theory; measure theory
Theis, William D., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2005).	B.A., University of Texas, 1987; M.A., University of Houston, 1988.
Traber , Daniel S., Associate Professor in General Academics, (English) (2001). Email	B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1991; M.A., University of Texas, El Paso, 1995, Ph.D., University of Houston, 2000. Courses Taught: ENGL 203 - Inroduction to Literature; ENGL 228 -American Literature; ENGL 104 - Composition and Rhetoric Research Interests: American literature; popular culture and culture studies; rhetoric
Waddell Jr., M.T., Lecturer in General Academics (Political Science) (1995). Email	B.A., University of Texas, 1962; M.A., University of Texas, 1963. Courses Taught: Texas Government and Politics Research Interests: Texas government and politics; environmental politics; electoral politics
Wade, Beth, Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1999). Email	B.A., University of Texas, 1984; M.P.A.,University of Texas, 1986; M.L.A., University of St. Thomas, 1997. Courses Taught: ENGL 330 - Arthurian Literature; ENGL 104 - Composition and Rhetoric Research Interests: Medieval (including Arthurian) and Gothic literature
Wiest, Natalie H., Lecturer in General Academics and Library Director (1982). Email	B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1971; M.S., Drexel University, 1973; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1980.
Willett, Donald E., Associate Professor in General Academics (History) (1985, 1993). Email	B.A., St. Edward’s University, 1972; M.A., Stephen F. Austin University, 1976; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1985. Courses Taught: History of American Seapower (HIST 232), Research Interests: Maritime & Labor History
Yi, Eunjeong, Assistant Professor in General Academics (Mathematics) (2003). Email	B.S., Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea, 1995; M.S., University of Houston, 2000; Ph.D., University of Houston, 2003. Courses Taught: MATH 150 - Functions, Trig,Linear Systems; MATH 166 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics Research Interests: Nevanlinna Theory

*Graduate Faculty Appointment

**Graduate Faculty Appointment Pending