BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Aaron Nathaniel Miller

#### Education

- DMA Double Bass Performance, Northwestern University
- MM Jazz Performance and Pedagogy, University of Colorado Boulder

#### Bio

Aaron Miller, Director of Jazz StudiesAaron Miller likes music. He likes old music, new music, folk music and dance music. Music has always played an important part in his life. As a young boy, playing the bass in jazz clubs, pit and community orchestras helped Aaron find meaning and security during his growing up years. He was drawn to the string bass because it was present in almost all types of music and allowed for a variety of performance opportunities. Aaron's enjoyment of music led him to complete a Master's in jazz performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in double bass performance from Northwestern University. Aaron's performances have included touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the second national tour of The Producers, and the South American premier of Macedonian composer Zivojin Glisic's Concerto for Double Bass. Sometimes, Aaron teaches music. He enjoys working with collegiate bassists at BYU-Idaho, encouraging young musicians at the Red Lodge Music Festival, and instructing the next generation of jazz musicians in eastern Idaho. The relative cultural isolation and slower pace of Rexburg suits Aaron's other interests of spending time with his family, pursuing endurance sports, riding his bicycle, avoiding social media in all its forms, and doing anything with his Great Dane Mingus. Mingus would prefer that the order of Aaron's passions were feed Mingus more, play with Mingus more, allow Mingus to sit on his lap more, take Mingus camping more and feed Mingus...more. It's Aaron's hope that we will all pursue what we enjoy more and look for ways to support each other in those pursuits.

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Music
Aaron Parson

Aaron Parson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, at BYU-Idaho, in 2005. He afterwards earned a Master's in Landscape Architecture from the University of Idaho in 2008. After working fro several years as a landscape architect, Professor Parson began teaching at BYU-Idaho in the Department of Applied Plant Science in 2023.

In addition to teaching at BYU-Idaho, Professor Parson also serves as a senior associate at Field Studio Landscape Architects, in Bozeman, Montana.

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Applied Plant Science
Aaron T. Schellenberg

****INTRODUCTION****

I am a faculty at BYU-idaho in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programs and love helping young adults deepen their discipleship to Jesus Christ and prepare for satisfying careers in engineering and technology.

****SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS****

- Industry Relations Director
- Career Coordinator
- Maker Lab Director

****EDUCATION****

- MBA - Operations Management from Brigham Young University
- MS - Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University
- BS - Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University

****INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE****

- Ford Motor Company - Manufacturing Engineer for blow-molding, welding, assembly, and leak detection of automotive fuel systems.
- Idaho Steel Products - Mechanical Engineer developing large food processing machinery
- Wencor West - Design Engineer for aircraft components
- Kimball Equipment - Engineering intern designing rock crushing & conveying machinery.

****COURSES**** - I am the lead for the following courses

ME 172 Parametric Mechanical CAD

- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate - Mechanical Design
- Certified ONSHAPE Associate - Mechanical Design

ME 272 CADD and GD&T

- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Advanced Drawing Tools
- GD&T Basic Certification

ME 372 Advanced CAD

- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Mechanical Design
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Sheet Metal
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Weldments

MET 305 Mechatronic Circuits

- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- DC Electronic
- AC Electric

MET 465 Manufacturing Automation

- Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs using Connected Components Workbench
- Industrial Robot simulation using ROBODK
- Universal Robot teach-pendant programming

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Mechanical Engineering
Aaron B. Smith

#### Education

- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, April 2022
- M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, April 2007
- B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, April 2006

#### Interests

- Soil Mechanics
- Soil Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Pavement Friction

#### Teaching Experience

2020 - Present: BYU-Idaho, Mechanical & Civil Engineering Department 
Current Courses Taught

- ME 201 - Engineering Mechanic - Statics
- CE 341 - Elementary Soil Mechanics
- CE 441 - Geotechnical Foundation Design
- CE 250L - Civil Engineering Materials Lab

#### Professional Licensure

Professional Engineer, Civil, Idaho, Utah, Arizona

#### Work Experience

1997- 2005 Field Inspector/Laboratory Manager, DOWL Engineers/Alaska Test Lab, Anchorage, Alaska. 
2007 - 2009 Field Engineer, Applied Geotechnical Engineering, Sandy, Utah.2010 - 2021 
Enterprise Materials Engineer, Raba Kistner Inc., Austin, Texas.

#### Professional Affiliations

- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
- Concrete Testing Technician Instructor/Proctor, ACI Intermountain Chapter, Utah Section, ACI

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Mechanical Engineering
Leslie Aaron Stalker

#### Education

- BS, Colorado State University
- MS, New Mexico State University
- PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

#### Interests

- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Management

#### Professional Experience

Faculty, Department of Animal and Food Science, Brigham Young University-Idaho, 2016-currentAssociate Professor and Extension Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007-2016Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Specialist, Oregon State University, 2005-2006

#### Course Responsibilities

AS 150: Introduction to Animal Science,AS 220: Feeds and Nutrition,AS 425: Advanced Animal Nutrition,AS 490: Research Practicum

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Animal & Food Science
Abigail Nelson

### Biography

Abby Nelson is a creative marketing professional who comes to BYU-Idaho with 8 years of experience in creative and digital marketing, branding, client relations, and campaign strategy. She deeply understands audience-focused marketing from her work in various industries from luxury wedding PR, quilting and sewing, and agriculture.

### Education

Abby has a bachelor's degree in Communication and is pursuing a master's in Design Management and Communication from Georgetown University, expanding her understanding of design leadership and digital and social marketing.

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Communication
Abigail Lawton Wells

Abigail Wells is an illustrator with a great love of her family and her two cats. After graduating with a BFA in Illustration (emphasis on character design) in 2018, Abigail spent a year in toy design before joining the faculty in 2019. She finds immense joy in witnessing students' artistic journeys and draws inspiration from their growth, fostering a collaborative and inspiring learning environment. In her personal work, Abigail explores a variety of mediums, favoring gouache, watercolor, and digital tools. She believes artistic exploration and experimentation are key to artistic development.

****Education:**** 
BFA of Illustration 2018

****Courses Taught:**** 
Art 142 - Media Experimentation 
Art 240 - Intro to Illustration 
Art 217 - Color and Design II

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Art
Danae Romrell

#### Education

- AAS in Mathematics from Ricks College
- BS in Mathematics from BYU-Hawaii
- MS in Mathematics from Brigham Young University
- PhD in Instructional Design from Idaho State University

#### Work Experience

- Taught high school for four years at The Harker School in San Jose, California.
- Have been teaching at BYU-Idaho since 2006.

#### Research

- Mathematical research interests are in Abstract Algebra.
- Education research interests in mathematics education, online learning, gender and learning, educational technology.
- Published papers on gender and gaming and using mobile devices for learning.

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

#### Biography

Danae Romrell is originally from Sugar City, Idaho. She has lived in Idaho, Hawaii, Utah, and California. She enjoys traveling, camping, biking, reading, and trying new things.

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Academic Administration
Student Success
Adam Ronald Bair

Adam Bair joined the faculty in the Department of Business Management at BYU-Idaho in 2013. He previously served as an adjunct faculty member in the BYU-Idaho Communications Department and an executive administrator for the university's Institutional Review Board. Before coming to BYU-Idhao, Dr. Bair worked as a graduate instructor in the English Department at Utah State University.

Adam graduated from BYU-Idaho with a bachelor's degree in communication. He pursued graduate school, earning a master's degree in communication from South Utah University, and a doctorate in theory and practice of professional communication from Utah State University.

"Lessons of Hope" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, July 16, 2024)

#### Education

- Bachelor of Science, Communication BYU-Idaho
- Master of Arts, Professional Communication
- Ph.D. Theory and Practice of Professional Communication

#### Interests

- Crisis Communication
- Online Education
- Technical Writing

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Management
Adam B. Ballif

Dr. Adam Ballif holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from Arizona State University. Dr. Ballif joined the faculty of Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2012. Previously he was Associate Professor of Music at Colorado Mesa University where he taught clarinet and saxophone, and coordinated the music education program. Before Colorado, Dr. Ballif was Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana and served as Principal Clarinetist with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University. While in Utah, he performed with the Orchestra at Temple Square, which included performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and recording soundtracks for motion pictures. In July 2002, Dr. Ballif participated in the Belgium Clarinet Academy and presented a paper titled, "Benny Goodman Influences Classical Composition," at the 2002 International Clarinet Association's convention in Stockholm Sweden. In Arizona he was principal clarinetist with the Mesa Symphony Orchestra and taught instrumental music at the elementary and middle school levels. His principal clarinet teachers include Robert Spring, William Holman, and Alan Stanek. Dr. Ballif remains active as a performer and clinician.

For more clarinet resources, studio materials, and recordings please visit Dr. Ballif's personal website:

www.adamballif.com

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Music
Adam J Dean

## Education

- AS at BYU-Idaho May 2002
- BS at Utah State University August 2005
- MS at Utah State University August 2005
- PhD at Pennsylvania State University December 2008

## Interests

- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Control theory

## Teaching Experience

Started teaching in January 2009 at BYU-Idaho 
Classes: 
ME 142: Engineering Compuation I 
ME 250L: Materials Lab 
ME 305: Mechatronics and Measurement Systems I 
ME 310: Mechatronics and Measurement Systems II 
ME 337: Kinematics 
ME 342: Engineering Compuation II 
ME 370: Machine Design 
ME 410: System Dynamics 
ME 470: Mechatronics 
FDSCI 208: Introduction to Robotics

## Requests for Letters of Recommendation

I am happy to provide letters of recommendation or serve as a reference for students; however, I may choose to decline to write a letter or serve as a reference if I feel that I cannot be a strong advocate on your behalf.To ensure that I have the time and materials necessary to write an appropriate letter, I request the following:

- Talk to me 2-3 weeks in advance; this will ensure I have the time I need to give a detailed recommendation.
- Fill out the following form and bring it to me (or email it to me if you are not in Rexburg). I will need this form before I will start writing. 
 BYU-Idaho Letter of Recommendation Form
- Waive the right to review my recommendation. I do not feel free to communicate to the recipient if you have not waived your right to review the recommendation.
- If the letter is to be mailed or hand deliverd then please provide me with addressed envelopes. I will sign across the seal, and the letters should remain sealed whether I give the letters to you, or if they are mailed directly. If the letters are submitted online, please provide the web address and any necessary instructions.
- Send me an email with the following: 
 1. Your LinkedIn URL
 2. Personal resume
 3. Cover letter or statement of purpose.
 4. If you are applying to graduate school, I would like to know whether you are interested in MS or PhD, doing research or just coursework, possible research topics, etc.
 5. List of classes you took from me, when you took them, and projects you did in those classes or with me directly outside of class.
 6. List a couple strengths and weaknesses and what you are doing to overcome those weaknesses
 7. If you require multiple copies for multiple applications, please provide a list of each application and the associated deadlines.

## LinkedIn Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/adam-j-dean

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Mechanical Engineering
Adam R. Hayes

### Education

- M.B.A, Information Systems, Idaho State University
- B.S. in Information Systems, BYU-Idaho

### Interests

- Website Development
- Machine Learning

### Teaching Experience

BYU-Idaho - faculty (2020 - present)BYU-Idaho - adjunct professor (2012 - 2020)CC Computer Services and Training (2002 - 2006)

### Industry Experience

Owner - Website Development and Hosting Company (2002 - present)

### Publications - Articles

Automotive Expert: Manager Vacancy - The Society for Case Research: Journal of Case Studies Volume 35, No. 2, p.12 · Nov 30, 2017

### Other Interests

Volleyball, painting, snowboarding, camping, hiking, and reading. I love to learn. My wife says I have a hobby of collecting hobbies.

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Cyber/ITM
CSE
Alan M. Taylor

Alan Taylor is a faculty member in the Department of Languages and International Studies at BYU-Idaho. He teaches French courses.

#### Education

- PhD, Purdue University, French Linguistics-SLA, 2002
- MA, Purdue University, French Linguistics-SLA, 1999
- BA, Brigham Young University, French, 1996
- AA, Ricks College, Arts and Sciences, 1994

#### Interests

- Being an orchardist
- Flute-playing
- Reading inspirational literature
- Old films
- Speaking foreign languages

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Languages & Intl Studies
Alan Thompson

#### Education

- B.S. in Business Administration (emphasis on Marketing) from San Jose State University
- MBA (focus on Technology and Innovationfrom) from San Jose State University

#### Interests

- Star Wars
- Video Games
- Mountain Biking
- Digital Marketing

#### Bio

Alan Thompson is a professor of Business Management at Brigham Young University - Idaho. While earning his B.S. in Business Administration (emphasis on Marketing) from San Jose State University, he worked at Sun Microsystems, Inc. in various technical and engineering roles. He also earned his MBA from San Jose State University with a focus on Technology and Innovation. In 1997, Alan jumped into Digital Marketing and Advertising, where he worked until early 2016 in various Product Marketing positions and leading different organizations. Over the course of his career, Alan worked at multiple Internet and Digital Marketing companies including: Netscape, AdForce, Yahoo!, Experian, TransUnion, Ipsos and Epsilon. In his various positions, he has provided digital marketing solution to many top brands such as: Ford, Marriott, AT&T, GM, Landrover/Jaguar, P&G, American Express, and Disney. Alan also taught at Northwestern University as an adjunct professor for 9 years.

He has 2 totally awesome children ages 24 and 20, and has been married to his wonderful wife Juls for nearly 30 years. He currently resides in Rexburg, ID. As an interesting side note, Alan has performed the "dying" scene at Disney MGM Studios (Florida) in the Indiana Jones Adventure show 5 times!

Alan is also an author of a Supernatural Sci-Fi thriller trilogy titled "Creation Abomination". He is really putting his digital marketing skills to the test since this is completely self-published.

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Marketing
Alexandria Larke Jeppson

Alex Jeppson earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre from BYU-Idaho in 2013. She went on to complete a Master of Fine Arts degree in Stage Management in 2015. She has worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as an on-call production coordinator. IN 2021, she accepted a position as an adjunct professor in the Department of Theatre at BYU-Idaho.

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Theatre & Dance
Alicia D. McQuay

A native of Provo, Utah, Alicia Duncan McQuay made her professional orchestral debut to great critical acclaim at the age of 17 as harp soloist performing with the Utah Symphony under the direction of Keith Lockhart. Born into a musical family, Alicia began studying harp at the age of 4 and has since appeared in concert as soloist, chamber musician, and symphony harpist throughout the United States.

Alicia McQuay holds the degree Doctor of Music in Harp Performance and Literature from the world renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where she was a student of Susann McDonald. A dedicated and passionate teacher, she served as Professor McDonald's teaching assistant and also was a harp instructor on the faculty of the Pre-College Harp Program. Her students have been prize-winners in prestigious harp competitions and are frequently admitted to top harp performance programs across the country.

Alicia holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Brigham Young University School of Music where she studied with ShruDeLi Ownbey and Louise Vickerman and a Master of Music degree from Indiana University.

In 2014 Alicia was appointed as principal harpist of the Idaho Fall Symphony and continues to enjoy an active performance career. Alicia is currently Professor of Music (Harp) at Brigham Young University-Idaho where she is the director of the harp performance program.

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Music
Allan Mark Walburger

#### Education

- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, 1994, Purdue University
- B.A. in Economics, 1991, University of Lethbridge

#### Interests

- Agricultural Economics
- Environmental Economics
- International Trade
- Industrial Organization

#### Peer Reviewed Articles

- Walburger, A.M., D.H. Crews, Jr., "Improving Market Selection for Fed Beef Cattle: The Value of Real-Time Ultrasound (RTU) and Relations' Data," Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics 52 (March 2004): 1-16.

- Walburger, A.M., R.H. McKenzie, K. Seward, and K. Ulrich, "The Economics of Sustainable Agriculture Alternatives on the Semiarid Canadian Prairies: The Case for Legumes and Organic Amendments," J. of Sustainable Agriculture (24)3, 2004.

- Walburger, A.M., "Estimating the Implicit Prices of Beef Cattle Attributes: A Case From Alberta, Canada," Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics 50(July 2002): 135-149.

- Klein, K.K. and A.M. Walburger, "Voting for Registration of New Varieties of Grains in Western Canada: A Collegial Process in a Competitive Time," Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics 49(July 2001): 233-246.

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Economics
Amanda N. Christensen

#### Education

- A.A.S., General Health Sciences, BYU-Idaho, 2002
- B.S., Nutrition and Food Sciences with an Emphasis in Dietetics, Utah State University, 2006
- M.S., Nutrition, Texas Woman's University, 2009

#### Interests

- Child Feeding
- Maternal and Child Nutrition
- Eating Disorders
- Intuitive Eating
- International Nutrition

#### Professional Experience

- Faculty, Department of Animal and Food Science, Brigham Young University - Idaho, April 2012 - current
- Registered Dietitian, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, October 2008 - August 2012

#### Course Responsibilities

NUTR 120: Intro to Dietetics,NUTR 150: Essentials of Human Nutrition,NUTR 330: Nutrition through the Life Cycle

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Animal & Food Science
Nutrition
Amanda Kearns

Amanda Kearns is a licensed psychologist in the BYU-Idaho Counseling Center.

Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University. She then took her graduate studies to Texas A&M University, where she completed a Master's in Educational Psychology and a doctorate in School Psychology.

Dr. Kearns has worked at John Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Florida and as a licensed psychologist in a private practice. She joined the BYU-Idaho Counseling Center in 2022. She also serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology.

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Counseling
Amy N. Baeza

#### Education

- B.S. Animal Science, Brigham Young University, 1994
- M.S. Bioveterinary Science, Utah State University, 2002

#### Interests

- Veterinary Technology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Animal Science
- Bacterial Genomics

#### Professional Experience

Faculty BYU-Idaho 2011-PresentAssistant Professor SUNY Delhi 2000-2011

#### Course Responsibilities

AS 150 - Introduction to Animal Science 
AS 234 - Veterinary Parasitology 
AS 350 - Small Animal Management 
AS 380 - Companion Animal Management 
FDSCI 101 - Introduction to Science

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Animal & Food Science
Amy Joanne Clark

#### Bio

Amy Clark earned a doctorate degree with a focus on reading, literacy, and assessment, a master's degree in early childhood special education, and a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She taught young children in preschool, kindergarten, first, and third grades for seventeen years in Phoenix, Denver, and Idaho Falls before coming to BYU Idaho in 2015. Amy's educational focus is on literacy instruction. She loved teaching children to read and now enjoys sharing her love of reading with future teachers. Amy enjoys climbing mountains, rowing down rivers, and being in the outdoors with her family.

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Elem. Early & Special Ed.
Education & Human Development
Amy DeMordaunt

Amy DeMordaunt has a Master's in Nursing from the University of Arizona, where she specialized in Clinic Systems Leadership. She completed her undergraduate work at BYU-Idaho.

Professer DeMordaunt has extensive experience in the nursing field, having serves as a registered nurse at several medical centers in Utah, Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Idaho, California, and Ohio. After serving for five years as a clinical educator at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho, she accepted a faculty position at BYU-Idaho.

Amy enjoys training a new generation of nurses and is noted for her caring, positivity, and outstanding experience.

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Nursing