BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Shawn Richard Randall

## Biography

Shawn Randall brings over 27 years of experience as a media designer and consultant, working with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. For the past 24 years, he and his wife, Shar-A-Lynn, have operated Studio-208, a media design and consultancy firm. Shawn specializes in creative problem-solving across various mediums and contexts. He eschews labels and the industry's tendency to pigeonhole designers into narrow fields, believing instead in the transformative potential of design.

Shawn has contributed to numerous humanitarian and socially responsible design projects, including initiatives to develop new village concepts for orphans and elders affected by the AIDS pandemic in Kenya. He has collaborated with organizations such as the United Nations and the ArtCenter College of Design's Designmatters program.

Throughout his career, Shawn has worked as an educator, traditional designer, creative director, and principal of his own company. He has named and branded numerous startups and worked with notable companies such as Disney, Cranium, Sprint, Amgen, Wellpoint, PGA Tour, Adidas, and Indiegogo.

With a background in environmental design and a keen understanding of form, Shawn earned his first patent for his work with Jason Carignan and partners on a new water bottle concept called "Vapur." This reusable water bottle stands when full and collapses when empty (vapur.us). Shawn launched the initial brand and product, collaborating with BMW Designworks to develop strategies and concepts for the product's latest iteration.

Currently, Shawn teaches design at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of designers.

## Education

- ****MFA Media Design**** ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, Pasadena, CA, April 2005
- ****BFA Graphics /Packaging**** ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, Pasadena, CA, April 2002, Valedictorian with Distinction
- ****AAS Graphic Design**** Ricks College, Rexburg, ID, June 1998

## Shawn Randall's Recent Work

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Art
Sheldon Arthur Kidd

#### Education

- M.A., Management and Supervision, 1984, Central Michigan University
- B.S., Accounting, 1973, Brigham Young University

#### Interests

- Individual Income Tax
- Enrolled Agent

#### Accounting Courses Taught

- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Principles of Income Taxation
- Survey of Accounting
- Agricultural Accounting

#### Professional Certifications

Enrolled Agent, 2011, USA

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Accounting
Stephen R. McNeil

#### Education

- PhD from Brigham Young University in Physics and Astronomy

#### Interests

- Supermassive Black Holes
- Cosmological Voids
- Physics Education Research

Brother McNeil was born in Inglewood, California and grew up in Ogden, Utah and Placerville, California. He served a mission to Curitiba, Brazil. He was married in the Salt Lake Temple to Rosemary Tenorio and has three sons. He earned his PhD from Brigham Young University in Physics and Astronomy. His dissertation focused on evidence for supermassive Black Holes at the center of galaxies. He enjoys outdoor activities like camping and hiking.

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Physics
Stephen C. Smith

#### Education

- Ph.D., Family Studies, Purdue University, 2000
- M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University, 1995
- B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1993

#### Interests

- Sociological Theory
- Economic Stratification
- Anthropology
- Sociological Imagination

#### Current Courses

- Social Stratification (Soc 370)
- Sociological Explorations (Soc 230)
- Social Problems (Soc 112)
- Introduction to Sociology (Soc 111)
- Cultural Anthropology (Anthro 101)
- World Foundations (Wdfnd 101)

#### Other Courses Taught

- Social Inequalities (Soc 450)
- Sociology of Religion (Soc 360)
- Research Methods (Soc 340)
- Sociological Theory (Soc 300)

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Sociology & Social Work
Stephen Ricks Thomas

****Stephen Thomas,**** pianist, has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, China, Europe, and Japan. His performances have been broadcast for Chinese television and for radio stations such as WQXR in New York City. He has recorded solo piano works by Haydn, Brahms, and South American composers, and he has also recorded and performed with principal players of the San Francisco Symphonyin Davies Hall and in concerts throughout the Bay Area.

Dr. Thomas frequently adjudicates piano competitions and presents master classes and lectures throughout the country and internationally. His publications include a critically-lauded book chapter on performing Brahms in The Pianists' Craft: Mastering the Works of Great Composers published by Scarecrow Press.

He has been a featured presenter for the national conference of the Music Teachers National Association and the state convention of Music Teachers Association of California, among others. Dr. Thomas holds degrees in piano performance from Brigham Young University (B.M), Yale University (M.M.), and the University of Michigan (D.M.A.), having studied with Irene Peery-Fox, Claude Frank, Peter Frankl, and Arthur Greene.

He has undertaken additional studies with Anne Øland of the Royal Danish Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark, as well as Lazar Berman and faculty of the Moscow Conservatory. Dr. Thomas is currently Director of Keyboard Studies and Associate Dean in the College of Performing and Visual Arts at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Previous to this appointment, he taught for 15 years at California State University, Stanislaus where he also served as Chair of the Department of Music and as Acting Dean of the College of the Arts.

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Performing & Visual Arts
Music
Stephen B. Turcotte

#### Education

- BS from Cornell University
- MS and Ph.D from University of Utah

#### Interests

- Wind Energy
- Optics

Brother Turcotte is a native of New York. He received his BS from Cornell University. He attended graduate school in Massachusetts where he joined the LDS church and left for a mission to Monterey, Mexico. Brother Turcotte finished school at the University of Utah, receiving his MS and PhD. Brother Turcotte worked at the Space Dynamic Lab on a number of NASA and Department of Defense projects and has received two U.S. patents. He has taught at BYU-Idaho since 1997. Brother Turcotte enjoys swimming, golf, tennis, hockey, and skiing. He and his wife have six children.

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Physics
Steven A. Dennis

## Education

- PhD in Family and Human Development (1995), Utah State University
- MS in Instructional Technology (1992), Utah State University
- BA in Human Resource Development (1987), Brigham Young University

## Previous Work Experience

- Extension Family Life Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas (2000-2005)
- Assistant Professor, School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas (1996-2000)
- Strategies for Preschool Intervention in Everyday Settings Coordinator, Utah State University (1995-1996)

## Professional Interests

- Fostering grit, resiliency, and intrinsic motivation among children
- Adolescent development and healthy "adulting" in emerging adulthood
- The impact of traditions, rituals, routines, symbols, and patterns in socializing children
- Community service and intervention for children and families
- Nonprofit work with children and families
- The history of childhood and the family

## Hobbies and Activities

- Hiking and backpacking
- Biking
- Swimming
- Family history and genealogical work
- Gardening

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Home & Family
Steven Paul Dresen

Steve Dresen graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Music and emphasis in Music Teacher Education. He went on to earn a Master of Music at BYU, with an emphasis in choral conducting.

After teaching for several years at South Fremont Junior High School and High School. He was a music faculty member at Ricks College from 1996-1999. Professor Dresen then began teaching at Bonneville High School in 1999. He works as adjunct faculty in the Department of Music, where he teaches voice.

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Music
Steven Scott Kimpel

#### Bio

Brother Kimpel teaches in the Exercise Science program in the department. Prior to his time at BYU-Idaho his background was in collegiate athletics. His focus has been in performance-related fitness as well as how traditional performance fitness impacts overall health and longevity. He is a big fan of the Wellness Center and the Fitness Center and collaborates with the students who staff those facilities to ensure students in his classes are prepared to serve there.

He is originally from Wisconsin and Colorado. His undergraduate degree was in English and his graduate work was in Exercise Physiology. In his free time he enjoys rock climbing, writing, and learning about World War II history. He and his wife, Julie, have four children. All of them are boys except for three.

#### Classes taught

Strength Training Theory and Application 
Exercise Physiology 
Exercise Science Orientation

#### Links to websites with accredited certifications:

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) 
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

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Human Performance & Recreation
Steven D. Christenson

#### Education

- B.S. BYU, 1997 - Honors Zoology Minor in Chemistry
- Ph.D. University of California, Davis, 2003 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Dissertation title: Genetic and Biochemical Charaterization of the C-1027 Biosynthetic cluster from Streptomyces globisporus
- LDS Mission: Chile, Santiago North Mission, 1991-1993

#### Interests

- I am interested in developing resources, tools, and techniques that improve the learning environment and learning experience. I am currently working on producing Video tutorials and accompanying note-taking worksheets for Introductory Biology students. I am also involved with the integration and adaptation of C.R.E.A.T.E. pedagogies in classroom setting that improve scientific literacy and skills through the use of primary literature. My research focuses on developing and testing strategies for improving the students experience in Biology.

#### Courses Taught

Bio 180 - Introduction to Biology I 
Bio 376 - Cell and Molecular Biology 
Bio 377 - Molecular Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
FDSCI 205 - Understanding DNA

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Biology
Academic Administration
Steven E. Rigby

### Education:

- Ph.D. Information Assurance and Security, Purdue University
- MBA, Utah State University,
- BS, Information Systems, Utah State University

### Certifications:

- CySA+
- Security+
- CCAI
- CCNA
- MCSE
- Snort Certified Professional

### Industry Experience

- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), BYU-Idaho (2019-2021)
- President/CEO, Network Security Services, LLC (2008-2019)
- Team Lead - IT Systems Integrator, IBM Global Services (1998-2000) (2000-2002)
- VP, United Computer Services, (1999-2000)
- Systems Administrator, Omnidata International, INC. (1996-1998)
- Project Manager, Moore Business Communications Services, (1995-1996)
- UNIX Administrator, Saddleman Inc., (1995-1996)

### Teaching Experience

Professor, Department Chair, Associate Dean - Computer Information Technology/Information Systems, BYU-Idaho (2002- Present)

### Volunteer Experience

Missionary, Washington DC South Mission

### Biography

Proven leader, educator, and entrepreneur with extensive industry and academic experience. Loves teaching students, spending time with family, and being in the great outdoors.

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Cyber/ITM
CSE
Steven K. Willis

#### Education

- 2013 | MBA, Idaho State University
- 2004 | BS Business Management, BYU-Idaho

#### Professional Interests

- Organizational behavior
- New ventures
- Real Estate
- Management
- Motivation
- Process Improvement

#### Personal Interests

- TaeKwonDo
- Football
- Movies/Music/Video Games
- Hunting/Shooting/Camping/Hiking
- Theater & Drama

#### Background

Steven grew up mostly in Salem, OR. He worked as a real estate broker after graduating as one of the first classes from BYU-Idaho. After building a successful career in real estate, the market collapsed, and he had the feeling that he needed to move back to Rexburg. A job in medical sales brought him to Twin Falls and then Rigby where he still lives. During this time, he completed his MBA at nights through Idaho State University while also dipping his toe into teaching at Stevens-Henager College and East Idaho College. Steven decided that working in education was much more rewarding than the corporate world and he made the transition to administration by accepting a job in 2014 in Online Learning at BYU-Idaho managing a large student team who maintained all 300+ online courses. He has taken on many roles since that time and currently works in the Research and Evaluation department overseeing the evaluation of BYU-Idaho's online offerings. Steve is a serial entrepreneur and has attempted several startup businesses. He currently owns a side business with his brother that serves the hunting industry with markets in the US, Pacific Islands, and Australia. He still loves the cold Oregon coast, is a bit of a movie nerd, and all members of his family are blackbelts in TaeKwonDo.

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Institutional Research and Assessment
Online Research & Evaluation
Curriculum & Instruction
Faculty Development
Steven A. Winkel

#### Education

- Associate, General Studies, Ricks College, 1978
- B.S., Zoology, Brigham Young University, 1980
- Ph.D., Nutrition and Food Science, Utah State University, 1985

#### Interests

- Dairy Processing: Fluid Milk Products, Sour Cream, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Natural Cheese, Ice Cream, Concentrated and Dried Dairy Products
- Food Safety: GFSI Certification, Quality Systems, HACCP etc.
- Quality Assurance: Specifications, Quality System Auditing, Sampling, Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Testing, Product Retrieval and Recall, Supplier Approval Process
- Food Regulations: PMO, FDA, USDA, USDA Organic Certification, Plant Inspection, Product Labeling, Kosher Certification
- Product Development: Shelf Life Evaluation, Sensory Evaluation, Line Extension, Product Lifecycle Management, Genesis R&D Software

#### Professional Experience

- Faculty, Department of Animal and Food Science, Brigham Young University‐Idaho, August 2013 - present
- Director of Technical Services, The YoCrunch Company (company part of Healthy Food Holdings), April 2012 - August 2013
- Independent Food Safety and Quality Assurance Consultant, September 2011 - April 2012
- Corporate Director of Quality Assurance, Healthy Food Holdings, April 2007 - September 2011
- Director of Technical Services, WhiteWave Foods (company merged with Horizon Organic), October 2004 - March 2007
- Director of Quality Assurance, Horizon Organic, November 2000 - October 2004
- Corporate Quality Systems Manager, Leprino Foods, November 1993 - November 2000
- Director of Product Quality Assurance, Dairyman's Cooperative Creamery Association, January 1987 - November 1993

#### Course Responsibilities

FDSCI 203: Environmental Stewardship 
NUTR 150: Essentials of Human Nutrition 
FS 180: Survey of Food Science 
FS 220: Food Laws, Regulations, and Additives 
FS 435: Dairy Processing

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Animal & Food Science
Stuart Rulan Black

****Stuart Black**** received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho in Business Management with an emphasis in finance and a cluster in health professions and later received a master's degree from Brigham Young University in Religious Education.

He previously taught seminary and institute for 14 years in Idaho falls, Pocatello, and the Salt Lake City areas. He served as a missionary in Toronto, Canada.

He enjoys playing and watching most sports, being outdoors fishing and hunting, and riding motorcycles. The best is when he gets to do these activities with his family.

He married the former Britta Woods in the Rexburg Idaho temple and together they have four children.

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Religious Education
Susan Marla Orme

## Education

- Associate of Science, Bachelors of Science in Mathematics Education
- Masters of Arts in Mathematics Education
- Educational Doctorate in Education

## Interests

- Math
- The Gospel
- Piano
- Family
- Reading

## Work Experience

- Taught for 5 years in a public high school
- Taught for 9 years at the college level

## Research

My doctorate thesis was on the use of example generation to learn novel mathematical concepts in a first-semester calculus course; student retention in lower-level mathematics classes through deliberate course design (this is something that I am interested in working on).

## Biography

I was raised in Sugar City, Idaho and thus have a great love for this area. I completed my Associates at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho), my Bachelor's at Utah State University in Logan Utah, my Master's at BYU-Provo, and my Doctorate at University of Idaho. I love to spend time with my family doing anything, but especially doing things outdoors.

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Mathematics
Physical Sciences & Eng
Suzette Gee Kunz

## Education

- Ph.D. in English and the Teaching of English, 2019, Idaho State University
- M.A. in Rhetoric, 2002, Brigham Young University
- B.S. in English Education, 1996, Utah State University

## Interests

- English Secondary Education
- Young Adult Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Trauma Theory and Teton Dam Flood History

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English
Tamara Lynne Brown

## Biography

Tamara got her first camera at 8 years old and has been taking pictures ever since. Classically trained in studio portraiture she owned and operated her own studio in Logan, Utah. Then in 1998 she married Brian and moved to Idaho Falls where she works with him in their commercial studio, Brown Photography.

Tamara is a PPA Master of Photography and is a PPA certified photographer. Tamara has been active in Professional Photographers of Idaho, serving on the board and also as President. She has been Photographer of the Year in Idaho and also received Fuji and Kodak Gallery Awards on numerous occasions.

Even though photography is a passion, Tamara has many other creative hobbies such as gardening, quilting and woodworking. She has been teaching as an adjunct professor for over 20 years at BYUI and enjoys helping her students see the "Light"!

## Tamara Brown's Work

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Art
Justine Peterson

## Biography

Justine Peterson is a watercolor and charcoal artist and writer known for expressive portrait and figurative work which explores emotional depth, spiritual connection, and testimony through imagery and story-telling. She draws on her faith in Jesus Christ to guide her creative process--often describing her art as a personal form of worship.

Justine earned her degree in Art and English Education from BYU-Idaho. She began her teaching career working at a teen rehab center and then a school for at-risk youth. In 2013 she started teaching Art and English at Utah Online High School. She continues to find new ways to bring students a rigorous art experience online. She is dedicated to teaching students to draw what they see and to nurture growth.

Whether teaching or painting, she sees art as a means to feel the Spirit and to gain a deeper testimony of Christ. Her hope is her work offers others that same experience.

She currently lives in Eastern Idaho with her artist husband Rod and their children -Van, Rembrandt and Raphael. Together her and her husband own Gethsemane Fine Art.

## Justine Peterson's Work

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Art
Tate W. Carter

#### Education

Degrees from Ricks College and University of Idaho in Plant Protection and Weed Science.

#### Works in Progress

6 children!

#### Classes

BIO 250-Environmental Biology with Lab 
BIO 391-Weed Ecology 
FDSCI 101-Science Foundations 
FDSCI 203-Environmental Stewardship

#### Other Information

The director of the Horseback Discovery Program that allows students to come to class and learn, then, on horseback, go out in the field to see and experience things that support the classroom education. The more the 5 senses are involved in the learning process, the longer and deeper the knowledge stays with us.

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Biology
Terry John Anderson

## Biography

Terry Anderson is a Physician Assistant at the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center. With over 20 years of experience in medicine, Terry specializes in Family Medicine and Urgent Care. He holds a degree in Zoology from BYU and master's in medical science from St. Louis University. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with any of his 8 children or his wife, Kristi. He also enjoys running, skiing, and coaching his kids' soccer teams. Terry feels very fortunate to be working at BYU-Idaho and thoroughly enjoys working with students.

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Student Health Center
Thiago Pizzirani

Thiago Pizzirani earned a bachelor's degree in Web Development and Computer Science from Anhembi Morumbi University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He went on to graduate studies, completing a executive program in digital strategy at Harvard Business School and earning a MBA in Technology Management from UW Foster School of Business.

Professor Pizzirani worked for Microsoft for over a decade in various marketing and advertising positions. He accepted a vice president position over marketing revenue and consulting for several major high-tech companies, including Flex, Indeed.com, and BigCommerce. He joined the faculty in the Department of Business Management at BYU-Idaho in 2023.
Tiffany Lavon Paepke

## Biography

Tiffany Paepke is a registered nurse (RN) at the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center and has over 36 years of experience in healthcare. Tiffany attended Ricks College and earned her associate nursing degree and then later her bachelor's in nursing from BYU-Idaho. She enjoys helping students at BYU-Idaho with their health and wellness and working with student employees while they get relevant work experience in healthcare. When she's not at work, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoys adventures in the great outdoors. One word of advice she would give to the students of BYU-Idaho is to experience the surrounding national and state parks while they are here at school.

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Student Health Center
Timothy M Howe

## Biography

Timothy Howe is an Emmy-nominated designer and director. He has 20 years of experience as a motion design generalist working for clients such as Reese's, HBO, and Equitable.

He has been teaching at BYU-Idaho since 2016 and has since added font design and interaction design to his roster of skills. When he's not teaching, he loves BBQing and throwing Frisbees.

## Education

- MFA Interaction Design, SCAD
- BFA Graphic Design, BYU-Idaho

## Tim Howe's Recent Work

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Art
Tim Valison Tanner

## Biography

Tim Tanner was born & raised in Northern Utah. After graduating from Weber High School he attended Utah State University, majoring in Art with an emphasis in Illustration. He also attended a private Art school in Los Angeles (California Art Institute) for a year. His professional career began in 1984 as a graphic designer in Utah ØC and then in Los Angeles. In 1989 he went to New York City and worked there as a Freelance Illustrator for about 10 years. Clients included Simon & Schuster, Bantam-Dell-Doubleday, Times Mirror Magazines, Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Reader"Æs Digest, Orvis, Texaco, and Gray"Æs Sporting Journal.

Tim always had plans to transition from Illustration to Fine-Art. By 2000 Tim was mostly painting for galleries in Jackson Hole, WY; Sun Valley, ID; Cody, WY; Bozeman, MT; and other galleries from California to Maine, winning national acclaim and awards. He also continued various design projects winning, for example, the People"Æs Choice Award at the National Western Design Conference several years. He has also authored several books and magazine articles regarding architectural design and history.

In 2002 he was asked to teach as an adjunct instructor at BYUI, and since 2011 has been the Art Director for all BYUI Online Courses.

## Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree ØC Utah State University, 1988; Master of Educational Technology ØC Boise State University, 2015.

## Artwork

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Instructional Support
Curriculum Development Managing Director
Course Development
Course Developoment