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Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 142 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves more than 27,000 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 102 nations. With three vibrant campuses — the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Statesboro Campus and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville — Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as world citizens. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 200-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics, and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.
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Risa Cohen
Professor
Risa Cohen is an expert in biology, aquatic ecology and water quality.
Aquatic Ecology Environmental Biology Toxicology
Nedra Cossa
Assistant Professor
Nedra Cossa researches children’s writing practices, teacher preparation, and professional development schools
Professional Development Schools Family contribution to children's writing process Young children's writing practices Instructional writing practices for pre-service teachers Teacher Preparation
Lisa A. Costello
Professor, Writing and Linguistics & Director, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
Lisa Costello researches writing, gender and the Holocaust.
Rhetoric and Public Memory Genocide Studies Women's and Gender Studies The Holocaust Writing and Linguistics Interdisciplinary Studies
Daniel J. Cox
Professor and Founding Chair of Manufacturing Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Daniel J. Cox is an expert in robotics and automation, advanced manufacturing, and dynamic systems and control.
Dynamic Systems and Control Robotics and Automation Advanced Manufacturing
Christopher M. Curtis
Professor of History
Dr. Curtis's research focuses on 19th-century law and property rights. He is currently studying the history of church property rights.
Consolodations and Mergers The American South/British Colonialism Age of Revolution History of Common Law/Property Rights Academic Affairs
George J. Davies
Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
George J. Davies is an expert in sports physical therapy, athletic training, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Sports Physical Therapy Athletic Training
Trenton Davis
Chair and Associate Professor of Public Administration
Trenton Davis' research focuses on leadership and effective human resource management.
Leadership Organization Development and Behavior Public Administration Human Resource Management Local Government Management
Anoop Desai
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Anoop Desai is an expert in Six Sigma, lean engineering, ergonomics, and new product planning.
New Product Planning Lean Engineering Six Sigma Ergonomics
Brian Dowis
Professor
Professor Dowis research interests include behavioral and archival taxation
Archival Taxation Accounting Taxation Behavioral Taxation
Heidi Eisenreich
Assistant Professor
Heidi Eisenreich researches mathematics and education.
Mathematics Math Education