BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Kevin Thomas Meyer

Dr. Kevin Meyer is a versatile percussionist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is currently the Director of Percussion at Brigham Young University - Idaho (BYUI) and also the Principal Percussionist in the Idaho Falls Symphony.

Prior to his appointment at BYUI he was the principal percussionist in the United States Naval Academy Band (USNAB). During his tenure (2008-2020) in the USNAB he performed in the Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, marching/ceremonial units, chamber winds, and drumset in the Commandant's Combo, Superintendent's Jazz Combo, Navy Blues and Gold Blues Band, Riptide Jazz Ensemble, and the Crabtowne Stompers New Orleans style band. He has also performed at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Malaga, Spain, Knoxville, TN, Tempe, AZ, and multiple regional ITEC festivals.

Dr. Meyer has performed as a soloist with the United States Naval Academy Band, Indiana University Wind Ensemble, Tar River Symphonic Band, ECU Percussion Ensemble, Snow College Percussion Ensemble, and the BYU - Provo Percussion Ensemble. He has also performed with the Ballet West Orchestra in Salt Lake City, UT, 2002 Salt Lake Olympics Band Drumline, Eastern Symphony Orchestra, Raleigh Symphony, and as drummer/ percussionist for the Loessin Summer Theater Orchestra. He was the winner of the 2001 Utah Percussive Arts Society Rudimental Snare Drum Solo Competition, and has performed in clinics at the International Association of Jazz Educators and Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

Dr. Meyer has received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park; a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from East Carolina University; and a Bachelor of Music Education from Brigham Young University, Provo. His teachers include Eric LeVan, Mike Mayer, Ron Brough, Jay Lawrence, Jonathan Wacker, Kevin Bobo, John Tafoya, Craig Hetrick, Dr. Lee Hinkle, and Steve Houghton.

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Music
Kiersten Lewis

Kiersten Lewis graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in modern dance. She has performed with two professional dance groups--MASA and Valley Dance Ensemble. IN 2021, she joined the faculty in the Department of Dance at BYU-Idaho, where she teaches ballet. Kiersten also serves as a manager and c0-director for Ballet Etude Company and Academy. in Rexburg, Utah, and owner of Little Bird Photography.

"Ballet Etude: Ballet for all ages" (**Scroll**, February 5, 2024) 
"Rexburg ballet company presenting Little Red Riding Hood" (East Idaho News, May 25, 2023)

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Theatre & Dance
Kimball John Galbraith

Kimball Galbraith earned a bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems from Brigham Young University in 1991. He continued his graduate studies by finishing a MBA in Finance from Rutgers Business School in 1993. In 2011, he earned a doctorate in Instructional Design from Idaho State University.

Dr. Galbraith has long experience serving as a consultant, bond trader, and analytics advisor for several companies before joining the Department of Finance faculty at BYU-idaho in 2001.

#### Interests

- Investments

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Finance
Kimberly Lovell

## Biography

Kimberly Lovell is the Operations Manager at the BYU-Idaho Student Health Center, with over 22 years of experience in business and healthcare. She specializes in business operations management and holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Utah, a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University and is a Certified Professional Coder. Kimberly is passionate about mentoring student employees at BYU-Idaho, helping them develop practical job skills that complement their education and prepare them for future success. Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and spending quality time with her family.

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Student Health Center
Kirk J. Ward

Kirk Ward graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in microbiology. He then earned a master's degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular biology. Kirk currently serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at BYU-Idaho.

#### Education

- B.S. in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry, BYU (1992)
- M.S. in Microbiology with an emphasis in Molecular Biology (1995)

#### Teaching

BYU-Idaho, 2020-present

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Human Performance & Recreation
William Kody Keller

Kody Keller is a professor of fine art and sculpture at BYU-Idaho since 2016.

#### Education, Courses Taught and Work

****Education**** 
Associates of Arts, Dixie State College, St. George, UT, 2001 
BFA, 3D Studio Arts, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2005 
MFA,3D Studio Arts Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2014

Adjunct Professor BYU Provo

Coursed taught: 3D Design, Sculpture Fundamentals, Intro to Drawing

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Art
Kory Wendel Godfrey

### Education

Doctor of Instructional Design 2016, Idaho State University 
Master of Business Administration 2006, Idaho State University 
Bachelor of Information Systems & Technologies 2004, Weber State University 
Associate of Computer Information Systems 2001, Ricks College

### Certifications

Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) 2024, CompTIA 
Pentest+ 2024, CompTIA 
Security+ 2024, CompTIA 
Certified Disciplined Agilist 2018, Disciplined Agile 
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2007, ISACA 
Certified Information Systems Security Professional 2006, (ISC)^2 
Systems Security Certified Practitioner 2005, (ISC)^2

### Industry Experience

Information Security Specialist 2007-2008, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare - Project Management, Contracting Officer Technical Representative 
Junior Information Systems Auditor 2006-2007, Government Accountability Office 
Computer Forensics Intern 2005, Defense Intelligence Agency 
Junior System Administrator, Computer Support Technician 2002-2004, Weber State University 
Computer Support Technician 2002-2004, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church Education System

### Teaching Experience

BYU-Idaho Faculty 2008-present

### Personal

I am a teacher of practical usage and leveraging of information technologies for everyday life and strategic business advantage. My goal in teaching is to help learners unlock their capacities for lifelong and self-directed learning.

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Cyber/ITM
CSE
Krista R. Feinberg

#### Education

- B.A, History, Brigham Young University, 1987
- M.A, Latin American History, Indiana University, 1990
- Ph.D, Latin American History, Indiana University, 1997

#### Interests

- Colonial and Moderrn Latin America History
- Venezuelan history
- Pre-Columbian history
- Ethnicity and Identity
- World History
- Truth and Reconciliation studies

#### Professional Development

##### Places Traveled

- Venezuela
- Bolivia
- Peru
- Brazil
- Europe (Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Great Britain, Denmark, Netherlands)
- Greece
- Israel

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History Geography Poli Science
Kristi Ballif

Kristi Ballif earned her Master of Music degree in Flute Performance from Arizona State University and her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Brigham Young University. Since then, she has taught flute at Brigham Young University-Idaho and Colorado Mesa University. Kristi won the National Flute Association Convention Performer's Competition in 2012 and has been a guest for the Temple Square Artist Series and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. She has also played with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra and the Western Colorado Flute Choir. Kristi is the author of Music Theory for the Flutist, a theory book designed especially for flute students. As a clinician, she has presented for the National Flute Association Convention, the Colorado Flute Association, the Colorado Music Educator's Association Convention, and the Gateway Canyons Lecture Series. In addition to her classical flute studies, Kristi enjoys playing the Irish flute and Highland Bagpipes.

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Music
Kristina Horrocks

Kristina Horrocks graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Music Arts, followed by a Master of Music. She completed a doctorate degree of Music Arts in Viola Performance, and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Music Theory Pedagogy, from the University of Michigan-Ann Harbor. She joined the faculty in the Department at BYU-Idaho in 2017.

Dr. Horrocks has performed with several professional orchestra and chamber groups in the United States, Europe, and China. She currently serves as a member of Serenata Strings, a BYU-Idaho faculty string ensemble, and the Idaho Falls Symphony in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

In addition to being an accomplished musician on the viola, Kristina has also written curriculum for BYU-Idaho music students.

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Music
Kristin Jean Ballou

Kristin Ballou graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences secondary education. She has also studied at Idaho State University.

Kristin's experience in education spans over 30 years. She joined the faculty in the Department of Mathematics at BYU-Idaho in 2002. She then became an faculty member in the Academic Success and Tutoring department. She also serves as online curriculum designer for the university.

"In Pursuit of Happiness" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, June 22, 2021)

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Academic Success and Tutoring
Jeffrey Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson graduated from BYU-Idaho in Elementary Education (2012). He has a deep passion for reading and early literacy. He taught third grade in Madison School District for seven years. Kyle received a master's in educational leadership from Northwestern Nazarene University (2018). He became a literacy Coach and Federal Programs Coordinator for West Jefferson School District (2020). He continued those responsibilities and also became the Principal for Terreton and Hamer Elementary Schools (2021-2024). While at West Jefferson he was also given opportunities to be a basketball and a Track and Field Coach. Kyle over the years has been on many BYU-Idaho advisory boards in the education department, and recently was the local practitioner for BYU-Idaho's AAQEP Accreditation. Kyle has four amazing kids who like him, love all things sports, especially running. He is excited to be here to be a part of preparing future educators to become Leaders and Disciples of Christ.

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Elem. Early & Special Ed.
Kyle Brent Kinghorn

#### Education

- A.S. in Chemical Engineering from Ricks College, 1995
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering from BYU, 1997
- M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from BYU, 1999

#### Interests

- Plastics Manufacturing
- Composites Manufacturing
- Coatings
- CNC Machining

#### Teaching Experience

Mechanical Engineering Department, Ricks College, 1998-2000 
ME 172 Engineering Graphics 
ME 201 Statics 
ME 202 Strength of Materials 
ME 204 Dynamics 
ME 231 Manufacturing Processes 1

Mechanical Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho, 
ME 330 Engineering Statistics

Mechanical Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho, Winter 2014 
ME 445 Mechanics of Composite Materials

#### Hobbies/Interests

Bicycling (mountain, road, cyclocross), cross-country skiing, fly-fishing, and wrestling my kids.

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Engineering Technology
Kyle Rex Walker

Kyle Walker's service in the Counseling Center began in 2002. He received a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in 2001.

Dr. Walker has authored and edited several books on the Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith family, including a 2016 biography on the Prophet Joseph Smith's younger brother, William Smith: William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet.

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Counseling
Kynda Harris Roberts

Kynda Roberts attends Ricks College before graduating from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in psychology. She had taught collegiate psychology courses in Alabama and Salt Lake City. She currently teaches developmental psychology in the Department of Psychology at BYU-Idaho.

"True Heroes by Small and Simple Things" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, November 29, 2016)

#### Education

- M.S. Utah State University, 1996
- B.S. Utah State University, 1994

#### Interests

- Developmental Psychology
- Learning and Aging
- Self-Regulation

#### Courses Taught

Teaches Developmental Psych Lifespan (Psych 201). Internship Coordinator.

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Education & Human Development
Lance J. Nelson

#### Education

- BS in Physics from BYU-Idaho
- Ph.D in Physics from BYU

#### Interests

- Computational solid state physics / materials science.
- Computer modeling of physical situations.

Lance Nelson was born and raised in Rigby, Idaho, and served a mission to Lima, Peru. He graduated with his Bachelors from BYU-Idaho, and completed his Ph.D from BYU with emphasis in computational solid state physics/materials science. He has interests in computational physics, thermodynamics, and energetics of materials.

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Physics
Lane Williams

## Biography

Lane Williams was born in Utah County, Utah. He has four children. He is married to Laurie. He is an award-winning former reporter whose work has appeared in numerous publications including the Washington Post, the Federalist and the Deseret News. His mentors and teachers include multiple Pulitzer Prize winners. He is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors. He teaches journalism, communication research, writing and the Book of Mormon at BYU-Idaho. His research interests include media history and the relationship between media and the news. He also has experience in content marketing as a magazine editor in the nutrition industry. He has served in many church positions, including nursery leader and Scoutmaster, twice. He served a mission in the Japan Okayama Mission.

He graduated from BYU in Provo, as the school's top journalism graduate and editor of the campus paper, The Daily Universe. He was a Kiplinger Fellow in Journalism at The Ohio State University from where he received his Master's Degree. He was Merrill Fellow in Journalism at the University of Maryland. He earned a Ph.D. there, studying the relationship between news media and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brother Williams has published widely in journalism and presented at a number of academic conferences. For a few years, he was the "Mormon Media Observer," a columnist for the Deseret News. He is the author of the writing text "Writing to Serve." He has presented at and developed the Latter-day Saints and Media group of scholars, which has pushed the study of media and religion.

His interests are spending time with his family, hiking in Yellowstone with his wife, e-biking and listening to classical symphonies. He enjoys travel, political podcasts and science fiction.

"A Book of Steadfast Love" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, May 31, 2022)

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Communication
Lanning R. Baker

#### Education

Ph.D Pharmaceutical Science-Idaho State University 
Pharm. D. College of Pharmacy-Idaho State University 
B.S. Molecular Biology-Brigham Young University 
AAS General Science-Ricks College

#### Areas of Interest

Gender differences in morphine metabolism 
Human physiology 
Improved teaching strategies

#### Published Manuscripts

Ratka, A., Kern S., Wittwer, E., Baker LR. Pharmacokinetics of morphine, morphine-3-glucuronide, and morphine-6-glucuronide, in elderly men and women. American Journal of Pain Management. 14 (2004) 45-55.

Baker, LR, and Ratka, A. Pain threshold and tolerance differences in humans due to gender and active morphine metabolites. American Journal of Pain Management. 13 (2003) 16-28.

Baker, LR, and Ratka, A. Sex-specific differences in levels of morphine, morphine-3-glucuronide, and morphine antinociception in rats. Pain. 95 (2002) 65-74.

Baker, LR, Hyrien, O., Ratka, A. Contributions of morphine-3-glucuronide and morphine-6-glucuronide to differences in morphine analgesia in humans. American Journal of Pain Management. 2002

Ulens, C., Baker, LR, Ratka, A., Waumans, D., Tytgat, J. Morphine-6-glucuronide and morphine-3-glucuronide, opioid receptor agonists with different potencies. Biochemical Pharmacology. 62 (2001) 1273-1282.

Baker, LR, Dye, A., Ratka, A. Effects of morphine glucuronides on the function of opiod receptors in human SK-N-SH cells. Neuroscience Letters. 281 (2000) 1-4.

#### Classes

BIO 199-Biology Orientation 
BIO 264-Human Anatomy and Physiology I 
BIO 265-Human Anatomy and Physiology II 
BIO 386-PharmacologyFDSCI 206-Light and Sound

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Biology
Lawrence Roy Shaw

#### Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

A degree in Occupational Health and Safety helps prepare students for working in the industrial and manufacturing industry. In this setting, graduates oversee and administer health and safety procedures relating to the industrial work environment. Areas of responsibility include hazardous materials management, compliance with OSHA requirements and facilitation of worker safety guidelines, interaction with Human Resources on employee management health and safety issues and laws, and in some cases implementation and administration of company health promotion programs.

#### Frequently Asked Questions

Internships 
Advising Issues

#### Additional Links

ACGIH-American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists 
AIHA -American Industrial Hygiene Association 
ASSE-American Society of Safety Engineers 
Industrial Hygiene Society 
NEHA-National Environmental Health Association 
NSC- National Safety Council

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Health Services
Laryssa M Waldron

Laryssa Waldron graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in English language and literature, and a master's degree in education. She has decades of experience teaching students in the Church's seminaries and institutes of religion. She has also served as an adjunct professor of English at Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College. Laryssa first came to BYU-Idaho in 2017, helping develop hybrid courses and instructional design. After three years, she returned to teaching, serving as a teacher and principal of the seminary at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg, Idaho. She then returned to BYU-idaho in 2023, joining the faculty in the Department of Religious Education.

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Religious Education
Laurana Wheeler Roderer

Dr. Laurana Wheeler Roderer is a violinist whose playing is an engaging blend of intuition and intellect, and she is establishing herself as an artist who "colors outside the lines" by presenting uniquely curated programs meant to connect audiences with the natural world and with each other. Laurana grew up fiddling and participating in local competitions in her home state of Idaho, and she discovered a passion for classical music in high school under the tutelage of Emma Rubinstein. She then went on to complete her undergraduate degree in violin performance at Utah State University, where she studied with Robert Waters and the Fry Street Quartet.

In 2022 she graduated with a Master's degree in violin performance from Arizona State University, where she also completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts in 2024. An active performer and educator, Laurana is the Assistant Concertmaster of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony, and she also teaches as adjunct violin faculty at Brigham Young University-Idaho.

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Music
Lawrence Kerlin Chilton

#### Education

- PHD Applied Mathematics | University of Maryland Baltimore County, August 1997
- MS Applied Mathematics | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, May 1988
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering | Auburn University, March 1983
- BA Applied Mathematics | University of California, San Diego, June 1981

#### Interests

- Discovering how Mathematics and Statistics are used to solve important problems and sharing those discoveries with students.

#### Work Experience

- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) | Richland, WA 
 Senior Research Scientist | 2005 - 2012
- Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 
 Associate Professor of Mathematics | 1997 - 2005
- National Security Agency | Ft Meade, MD 
 Electronic Imaging Lab Chief | 1992 - 1994
- United States Air Force Academy | Colorado Springs, CO 
 Assistant Professor of Mathematics | 1988 - 1992
- Foreign Technology Division | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 
 Avionics Systems Engineer | 1983-1987

#### Research

- Optimization with Uncertainty
- Applied Scientific Computing
- Inverse Problems
- Sparse Representation

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

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Mathematics
Lee S. Barney

### Education

- EdD Professional Practice 2015, University of Idaho
- MS Information Systems 2001
- BS Physical Science 1991

### Industry Experience

- Independent Consultant (2010 - Present)
- CEO/CTO @HomeSoftware (2002 - 2004)
- Senior Software Engineer, QA Manager, Project Manager, Product Manager - Brooks Automation (2000 - 2002)
- Programmer, Senior Software Engineer - AutoSimulations (1996 - 2000)

### Teaching Experience

- Faculty, BYU-Idaho (2004 - Present)
- Junior High Teacher of Math, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and Meteorology (1991 - 1996)

### Volunteer Experience

- Co-chair of the Education, Training, and Adoption Working Group - Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (2023 - Present)
- Contributor to open-source projects (2008 - Present)
- Software Engineering Advisor, Research and Business Development Center (2010 - 2012)

### Biography

Brother Barney has a variety of hobbies he enjoys spending his free time on, including reading, mathematics, car maintenance, fishing, and factory planning/scheduling.

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CS/SE
CSE
Lei Shen

Lei Shen graduated from Anhui University in China with a bachelor's degree in English language and British and American literature. She continued her graduate studies at Brigham Young University, earning a master's degree in teaching English as a second language. Afterwards, she completed a doctorate degree in Chinese from the University of Arizona.

Dr. Shen currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Languages and International Studies, at BYU-Idaho.

#### Education

- PhD, Chinese, University of Arizona, 2006
- MA, Teaching English as a Second Language, Brigham Young University, 1999
- BA, English Language and British & American Literature, Anhui University, 1984

#### Interests

- Pedagogy
- Discourse Analysis
- Second Language Acquisition

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Languages & Intl Studies
William Leslie Manner

#### Education

- B.S. Chemistry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1992)
- M.B.A. Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997)
- Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997)
- Industry Experience: Postdoctoral Research Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1997-1999); Senior Chemist at DOW Chemical Company (1999-2001).
- Teaching Experience: BYU-I (2001-present)

#### Interests

- Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
- Materials Chemistry
- Surface Chemistry

#### Selected Publications and Presentations

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Chemistry
Levi Ekstrom

Levi Ekstrom attended the University of Alaska Anchorage before graduating from Brigham Young University with a degree in Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He then completed a master's degree at BYU in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, followed by a doctorate degree in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from Virgina Tech.

Dr. Ekstrom has decades of professional experience as a material testing technician, project engineer, materials engineer, and private consulting engineer for various engineering industry leaders. He joined the faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at BYU-Idaho in 2023.

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Mechanical Engineering
Lisa Jeannette Fox

Lisa Fox attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and completed a doctorate internship at Central Washington University. Once earning her doctorate, she accepted a position at the BYU-Idaho Counseling Center in 2010, serving as a psychologist.

Dr. Fox also serves as a clinical advisor for the university's Autism Mentoring Program and is a member of the university's Women's Advisory Council.

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Counseling