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Herman Berliner

Herman Berliner

Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor of Economics

Dr. Berliner is focused on increasing and promoting global business programs, student entrepreneurship, and other experiential learning.

EconomicsEconomics and Public PolicyFinanceFinancial PolicyEconomics of Higher Education
Jase Bernhardt

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Rip Tide safetyHurricanesClimatologyClimate ChangeWeather
Meena Bose

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

Presidential ElectionsPresidential CampaignsPresidential PoliticsPresidential History
Russell Burke

Russell Burke

Professor of Biology

Dr. Burke's current research involves diamondback terrapins at Jamaica Bay, wood turtles in northern NJ and the coyote invasion of LI

Urban EcosystemsUrban EnvironmentsSuburban Spaces and DevelopmentEcologyEvolution
Julie Byrne

Julie Byrne

Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies

The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University

Religion and Popular CultureReligion and SportsPope FrancisIndependent CatholicsRoman Catholics
Amy Catalano

Amy Catalano

Interim Dean; Director of Science Education and Elementary STEM Education

Dr. Amy Catalano, an expert in STEM education, has been serving as interim dean of Hofstra's School of Education.

Charter SchoolsChild and Adolescent Development in EducationTeacher ShortagesWomen in STEMTeaching
Gregory DeFreitas

Gregory DeFreitas

Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy

Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.

Labor EconomicsResearch MethodsUrban EconomicsMicroeconomicsAfrican Economic Development
Carolyn Dudek

Carolyn Dudek

Professor of Political Science

Professor Dudek specializes in comparative politics with regional focuses in Europe and Latin America

Latin American PoliticsEuropean PoliticsRegional Economic Growth and DevelopmentFluent in Spanish
Brenda Elsey

Brenda Elsey

Professor of History

Specialist in Popular Culture and Politics, as well as Gender and Sports, in Twentieth Century Latin America.

Latin American CultureLatin American PoliticsSports in Latin AmericaGender Studies
Eric Freedman

Eric Freedman

Professor of Law

Professor Freedman focuses on constitutional law and history, as well as the death penalty and habeas corpus

Constitutional LawFirst Amendment LawDeath Penalty