BYU-Idaho/Web-Content huggingface dataset:
Rebecca Joanna Robinson

Rebecca Robinson graduated from BYU-Idaho with bachelor's degree in English, literary studies. She earned a master's degree in rhetoric and composition from Washington State University, and completed a doctorate in rhetoric, composition, and linguistics from Arizona State University.

Dr. Robinson has extensive experience teaching at the collegiate level. She served as a introductory writing instructor in the English Department at BYU-Idaho in 2008. At Dixie State College, she designed and taught first- and second-year composition courses. At Arizona State University, she served as an assistant director of writing programs and taught writing classes. She joined the faculty in the English Department at BYU-Idaho in 2016.

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English
Becky Ann Landon

Becky Landon earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics and English education at BYU-Idaho. She afterwards earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Math Education from Western Governors University. With many years of experience as a certified math instructor, Becky came to BYU-Idaho in 2016 as mathematics instructor. She works closely with the Department of Academic Success and Tutoring.

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Academic Success and Tutoring
Rebecca A. Roesler

Becky Roesler is a Professor of Violin and Music Education at BYU-Idaho. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and a doctorate in Music and Human Learning from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Roesler has presented original research at the National Association for Music Education, the American String Teachers Association, and International Research Symposium on Talent Education. She has also published articles in the Journal of Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, Music Educators Journal, and American String Teacher.

Becky has also performed on violin and viola with the Interlochen World Youth Symphony and the Orchestra at Temple Square. She has conducted musical compositions with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, BYU University Orchestra, BYU University Strings, and Mountains and Strings chamber orchestra in Idaho.

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Music
Benjamin Ivan Gleason

Get to know Benjamin Gleason

Benjamin Gleason completed his undergraduate and graduate work at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He earned a MBA in Business and International Relations in 1993. Benjamin went on to work for several companies as a controller and finance manager before joining the Finance faculty at BYU-idaho in 2019. He hopes to pass on the legacy of his professional experience to the next generation of financial leaders.

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Finance
Benjamin Pence

#### Education

- A.S. in General Engineering Technology, BYU-Idaho, 2003
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, BYU, 2006
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, BYU, 2008
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011

#### Interests

- Modeling, Estimation, and Control of Dynamic Systems
- Modeling of batteries and fuel cells
- Machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and time-series networks

#### Teaching Experience

- ME 305-Mechatronics and Measurement Systems 1
- ME 310-Mechatronics and Measurement Systems 2
- ME 322-Thermodynamics
- ME 410-System Dynamics

#### Work Experience

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, 2011-2017

- Developed mathematical models of the multi-dimensional and multi-species two phase fluid flow in fuel cells
- Modeled the supersonic flow of a hydrogen gas mixture through the injector valve and jet pumps of a fuel cell anode subsystem; the model used compressible fluid mechanics applied to converging-diverging nozzles
- Created a model-based virtual sensor in MATLAB/Simulink/C-code for a vehicle fuel cell system to predict unmeasurable signals in real-time using measured data
- Developed fluid dynamics and thermodynamic models of air compressors, hydrogen fuel valves, fuel injectors / ejectors, gas-to-gas humidifiers, compressible fluid volumes, and throttle valves for control oriented strategies
- Used a LabVIEW Virtual Instrument to control and monitor fuel cell test stations
- Developed trainers for perceptron neural networks to model fuel cell hydration behavior
- C-coded control strategies for Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi vehicles to delay charging high voltage batteries of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) until off-peak hours to minimize utility cost;
- C-coded a strategy for production PHEVs to schedule a Go-Time via a cellular command, wake the car, check its plugged-in state, close the contactors, and condition the cabin / defrost the windshield to prepare for drive away

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

#### Biography

Brother Pence received an A.S. degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho (2003), a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University (2006), and M.S. (2008) and Ph.D. (2011) degrees from the University of Michigan. He worked at Ford Motor Company from 2011-2017 coding control strategies for plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. He began teaching as a mechanical engineering faculty member at BYU-Idaho in Fall 2017. He teaches courses in mechatronics, dynamic systems and controls, and thermodynamics. His research with his students includes machine learning algorithms for handwriting recognition of family history records. He also focuses on dynamic modeling and black-box modeling of rechargeable batteries and fuel cells.

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Mechanical Engineering
Benjamin M. Woodruff

## Education

- I received a Ph.D. in Mathematics from BYU, and then immediately began working at BYU-Idaho.

## Current Project

I am currently involved in creating inquiry-based learning (IBL) experiences, that incorporate either a problem-based approach, or team-based approach, to learning. See the Academy of Inquiry Based Learning (AIBL). One great example of IBL materials that incorporates both problem-based, and team-based, learning is the Interactive Mathematics Project.

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Mathematics
Beth H. Baldwin

#### Education

- 2006 | Masters of Human Resources, Utah State University
- 1999 | Bachelors Degree, Vocational Teacher Education, Human Resources Training and Development, Idaho State University

#### Interests

- Human Resources
- Organizational Behavior & Management
- Employment Law
- Business Communication

#### Background

I work full-time as a Human Resources practitioner and teach BUS 270 as an adjunct faculty member.

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Human Resources
Betty H. McQuain

## Education

- PhD in Instructional Design, Idaho State University (2015)
- MEd in Early Childhood Special Education, Idaho State University (2013)
- MTD in Human Resource Training and Development, Idaho State University (2004)
- BS in Child Development and Family Relations, Brigham Young University (1978)

## Previous Work Experience

- Senior Instructor and Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Care and Education, Idaho State University (2006-2010)
- Instructor, Child Development Program, Idaho State University (2001-2006)
- Center Manager, Eastern Idaho Head Start (2000-2001)
- Teacher, Friends of Children and Families Head Start (1996-2000)
- Teacher, Boise School District Fast Start Program (1997-2000)
- Director, Children's Country Academy (1995-1996)
- Teacher, Federal Way School District Early Childhood Program (1989-1990)
- Owner/Director, Sunshine Preschool (1980-1985, 1987-1989, and 1990-1995)
- Teacher, Medford Family YMCA Preschool (1985-1987)

## Professional Interests

- Appreciative inquiry

## Hobbies and Activities

- Peace and conflict studies
- Walking
- Family activities
- Being with friends

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Home & Family (Betty McQuain (W000004358))
Home & Family
William C. Crawford

Bill Crawford graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. After serving in the military, he continued his post-graduate studies, completing a MBA from Harvard Business School, in entrepreneurship and finance.

Bill also worked sever several years as a marketing manager, account executive, and senior manager for Ventana Medical Systems, and as a director for Roche Diagnostics. He joined the faculty in the Department of Business Management at BYU-Idaho in 2013. In 2018, he founded Righteous Slice, a popular pizza eatery in downtown Rexburg.

"I Will Love Them Even More" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, July 12, 2016)

#### Education

- 1994, BS, Mechanical Engineering, BYU
- 1996, USAF Pilot, Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training
- 2006, MBA, Entrepreneurship and Finance, Harvard Business School
- 2012, Graduate, International School of Pizza

#### Interests

- Small Business Management
- Strategy
- Startups
- Marketing

#### Background

Devoted husband and father of six, indirect path to teaching, and small business entrepreneurship.

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Management
Brad James Rowe

### Biography

BJ Rowe has been happily married to Camille Hulse since 1992, and together they have six children and two grandchildren. For BJ, family life is truly "heaven on earth." His interests include reading, skiing, golfing, backpacking, and hunting, all of which allow him to enjoy both outdoor adventures and quiet moments of reflection.

### Education

- BA Spanish, Idaho State University (1996)
- MS American Studies, Utah State University (2007)
- PhD English, Idaho State University (2019)

### Professional Development

Graduate studies primarily focused on the intersections of American religion, culture, history and literature. Master's thesis on Ralph Waldo Emerson--"A man is a god in ruins"; Doctoral dissertation on American Revolutionary literature--"'Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God': The Providence Myth in American Revolutionary Literature." At BYU-Idaho, American Foundations hybrid development course team member and CIVIC 150 course creation team member.

### Courses Taught/Teaching Experience

- The Eternal Family - REL 200
- Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel - REL 250
- Teachings & Doctrines of The Book of Mormon - REL 275
- Foundations of the Restoration - REL 225
- Old Testament - REL 301 and REL 302
- New Testament - REL 211 and REL 212
- Book of Mormon - REL 121 and REL 122
- Doctrine and Covenants - REL 324 and REL 325
- Church History - REL 343
- "God and America" - REL 390R
- American Heritage/ Foundations - FDAMF 101;
- Principles of Constitutional Government - CIVIC 150
- 14 years teaching for Seminary & Institute; 15+ years teaching at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development (2020-2023).
- BYU-Idaho Devotional August 20, 2013--"Backyard Sermons"

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Religious Education
Blaine Willard Call

My adventures in art started out the same as most kids, coloring with crayons and drawing on scrap paper. I suffered through art class in Jr. High School, but once I got to high school I got excited about art and have been drawing and painting ever since. In college I started to realize some of the opportunities that art would offer me in life. I pursued a degree in illustration and was in my last year of studies when a fellow artist convinced me to take some education classes to be a teacher. Originally against this idea I did not, but with a little persuasion I relented and took the education classes. I graduated and also obtained my teaching credentials and took a job teaching high school.

As a teacher I have had a lot of freedom to explore and experiment in many areas of art. Teaching gave me the opportunity to constantly draw and paint. Also, I did ceramic pottery and sculpture, painted sets for plays, painted murals, taught traditional and digital photography classes, did graphic design, taught art history, and also learned to work in stained glass.

As a public education teacher, I found it necessary to have a little more income, which led me to obtaining my master's degree in illustration. I began working in the evenings for the College of Southern Idaho and now for BYU Idaho. Teaching at the college level has been rewarding for me as a teacher and I value the time I get to spend with the student as they explore their art interests.

This journey that my interest in art has taken me on has been both rewarding and challenging, but one I would not change for the world.

### Education:

Associate degree, Ricks College, 1992 
BFA, Utah State University, 1995 
MFA, Utah State University, 2000

### Examples of Blaine Call's work:

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Art
Blaine Hamilton

### Education

- M.S. Master of Information Systems Management, Brigham Young University
- B.S. Information Systems, Brigham Young University

### Teaching Experience

- Adjunct Faculty, Brigham Young University (2022)
- Visiting Faculty, BYU-Idaho (2022 - present)

### Industry Experience

- Corel WordPerfect, Manager MIS Department
- PerotSystems, Associate/Site Manager
- Ancestry, Development Manager/R&D Software Engineer
- Neuro-ID, Director of Development

### Personal

- Served as a full-time missionary in Melbourne Australia, Spanish speaking
- Married to Jesse, a remarkable woman from Wisconsin, in the Salt Lake City Temple
- Father to six amazing children, Kalin, Spencer, Emily, Lindsay, Bethany, and Maisie
- Cherish and love the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

### Interests

- Outdoor activities: birdwatching, camping, fishing, hiking, and rock hounding
- Sports: basketball, running, and soccer
- Hobby farmer: American Quarter Horse member and raise AQHA horses

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Cyber/ITM
CSE
Blake D. Willis

Blake Willis graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a bachelor's degree in agribusiness plant science. He then earned a master's degree in weed science from Utah State University, followed by a degree in weed science from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. He joined the faculty of the Department of Applied Plant Science at Ricks College in 1991, teaching in the department for over 30 years as the college transitioned to BYU-Idaho.

"Attitude over Obstacles" (BYU-Idaho Devotional, December 7, 2021)

#### Classes

AGRON 220-Introduction to Soils 
AGRON 220L-Introduction to Soils Lab 
FDSCI203-Environmental Stewardship 
AGRON 420-Crop Protect & Pesticide License

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Applied Plant Science
Bruce Matthew Dredge

#### Education

- B.S., Zoology, Idaho State University, 1999
- DVM, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003
- Board Certification, American College of Theriogenology, 2017

#### Interests

- Equine reproduction
- Orthopedic surgery
- Preventative medicine
- General practice

#### Professional Experience

Faculty, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Brigham Young University - Idaho, August 2010 - present. Practicing Veterinarian, Alpine Animal Hospital, Chubbuck, ID, May 2003 - August 2010

#### Course Responsibilities

AS 150: Introduction to Animal Science,AS 215: Animal Anatomy and Physiology,AS 315: Animal Health and Disease,AS 398R: Animal Science Internship,AS 495: Animal Science Capstone

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Animal & Food Science
Robert Brinton Morley

#### Education

- 2002 | MBA, BYU
- 1997 | BS, Organizational Behavior, BYU

#### Interests

- Organizational Leadership and Culture
- International Business Development
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Operations
- Real Estate Investing

#### Background

Bob Morley joined the faculty of BYU-Idaho in 2018. Prior to joining the University, Bob spent 21 years in the corporate training and organizational development industry. His most recent position was as a member of the Executive Team of the Arbinger Institute where his principal role was to lead Arbinger's network of global partners. Prior to joining Arbinger, Bob worked with VitalSmarts and FranklinCovey where he played multiple roles, including General Manager of FranklinCovey Mexico and Director of International Operations. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and conversant in Papiamento, a Caribbean island dialect spoken on his mission in Venezuela. He has worked with people in many countries throughout the world helping them build better organizations and better lives through true principles.

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Management
Bonnie S. Moon

#### Education

- Sister Moon graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's in English and a minor in mathematics.
- She later graduated with a masters and then a doctorate degree in mathematics from Idaho State University.
- She has taught in the BYU-Idaho mathematics department since 2001.

#### Work Experience

- Instructor at Idaho State University
- Director of Moon Math Camps

#### Research

- Radius of Injectivity-Complex Analysis

#### Current Projects

- Applying Principles of Successful Learning to Calculus and Differential Equations
- STEM Outreach
- Applications in Complex Analysis

#### Biography

Sister Moon was born in Chile during a time of political turmoil and violence. After diplomatic delays and a time in Bolivia, her parents were finally cleared to move their family to the United States where Bonnie attended school and met her future husband.

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Mathematics
Boyd L. Baggett

## Education

- Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Economics, Brigham Young University, 1989
- Juris Doctor: J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU 1994

## Professional Development

- Practicing Law - 1994-2008
- Family/Business Mediation - 1993-2008
- BYU-Idaho Religion Faculty - 2008 - present
- Outcomes & Assessments - 2010 - present
- Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation - 2012 - 2024
- Associate Academic VP - Curriculum - 2024 - present

## Courses Taught/Teaching Experience

- Teaching with Seminaries & Institutes 2000-2008
- Religious Education at BYU-Idaho 2008-present
- REL 121
- REL 122
- REL 211
- REL 212
- REL 301
- REL 324
- REL 325
- REL 333
- REL 200
- REL 225

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Accreditation
Executive Office
Academic Administration
Bradley Evan Garner

#### Education

- BS in Mathematics with German Minor, BYU, 1988
- MA in Mathematics, University of Maryland College Park, 1994
- Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Math Education emph), University of Maryland College Park, 1998

#### Interests

- Precalculus
- Business Calculus
- Discrete Mathematics

#### Work Experience

- Math Teacher, Waterford School in Provo, Utah, 1987-1988
- Cryptologic Mathematician at the National Security Agency, 1988-1995
- NSA Mathematics Education Partnership Program Staff Member, 1995-1998
- Mathematics Faculty member at the University of Houston Clear Lake, 1998-1999
- Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Boise State University, 1999-2003
- Mathematics Faculty member, Phoenix College, 2003-2007

#### Research

- Two published journal articles 
 - One in the Mathematics Education Research Journal (2002)
 - One in Teaching and Teacher Education (2003)
- Six presentations at conferences 
 - Three at the annual meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (1997, 1999, 2001)
 - Two at the Fall Conference of the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2000 and 2001)
 - One at the Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA, 2001)
- Link to Doctoral Dissertation

#### LinkedIn Profile

- Go to LinkedIn

#### Biography

Brother Garner has been teaching mathematics at BYU Idaho since the Fall semester of 2007. He is married and has six children and one grandchild. He enjoys playing basketball, the piano, the piano accordion, and board and card games. He has lived in Utah, California, New York, Oregon, Maryland, Texas, Arizona and Idaho. He also served a mission to Frankfurt, Germany and loves the German language. 
List of Courses Taught: 
Intermediate Algebra (MATH 101) 
Mathematical Tools for the Real World (FDMAT 108) 
Precalculus (MATH 109) 
College Algebra (MATH 110) 
Trigonometry (MATH 111) 
Calculus I (FDMAT 112) 
Calculus II (MATH 113) 
Applied Calculus (MATH 119) 
Fundamentals of Number Theory (MATH 205) 
Elementary Geometry (MATH 206) 
Statistics (MATH 221) 
Discrete Mathematics (MATH 340)

Favorite Quotes: 
"You see things; and you say 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say 'Why not?'" 
 -- George Bernard Shaw 
"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under." -- Ronald Reagan"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." 
 -- Groucho Marx

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Mathematics
Bradley J. Armstrong

### Biography

Brad Armstrong graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in business education. He afterwards completed a master's degree in human resources training and development from Idaho State University. He currently teaches courses in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BYU-Idaho.

### Education

- M. Ed. in Human Resources Training and Development, Idaho State University
- B.S. in Business Education, Utah State University

### Teaching Experience

BYU-Idaho (2003 - present)Public Education (1992 - 2003) 
Industry ExperiencePrivate ContractorSmall Business Owner

### Other Interests

Hobbies include skiing, sports, reading, and spending time with family.

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Cyber/ITM
CSE
Brad Wells

Brad Wells studied architecture and design at Ricks College before graduating from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a bachelor's degree in construction management. He then earned a master's degree in technology and construction management from BYU.

Brad worked for several residential construction companies as a superintendent, purchasing manager, and project manager. In December 2004, he founded his own construction company, The HighPointe Companies, LLC. Brad joined the faculty of the Department of Design and Construction Management in 2022.

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Design & Construction Management
Brady D. Ward

#### Education

- Bachelor of Arts in Math Education from Brigham Young University (graduated in 1996)
- Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics from Portland State University (graduated in 2006)
- Initial Administrative Licensure Program at Willamette University (completed in 2009)
- Standard Oregon Teaching License with Advanced Math endorsement (valid until 2021)

#### Interests

- I enjoy music (I play the string bass), outdoor activities, and spending time with my family.

#### Work Experience

- Math Teacher - Show Low High School in Show Low, Arizona, 1996-1999
- Math Teacher - North Salem High School in Salem, Oregon, 1999-2010
- Instructional Coach - Waldo Middle School in Salem, Oregon, 2010-2016
- Online Instructor - BYU-Idaho, 2014-2017
- Professor of Mathematics - BYU-Idaho, 2016-present

#### Research

- Problem Solving
- Math Education

#### Current Projects

- Collecting, creating, and solving rich math problems for use in math education
- Refining and improving math courses for elementary education majors

#### Biography

I am originally from Salem, Oregon, where I grew up. After college and a mission to Italy, I worked in public schools as a high school math teacher and middle school instructional coach for 20 years before coming to BYU-Idaho. I have a wife, 4 children, and 1 grandchild (as of 2018).

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Mathematics
Bradford Jay Wiggins

Brady Wiggins is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at BYU-Idaho. He joined the faculty in 2012. Brady has published several scholarly articles, including "Confronting the Dilemma of Mixed Methods."

#### Education

- Ph.D. Brigham Young University, 2011
- B.S. Brigham Young University, 2003

#### Interests

- Philosophy of Science
- Conservation Psychology
- Psychotherapy

#### Courses Taught

Teaches Abnormal Psychology (Psych 342) and Experiencing Research (Psych 485). Internship Coordinator for JCC Clinical.

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Psychology