New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Research in materials science, teaching

Worked at KSU since:

October 2011

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Institute for Biodiagnostics-National Research Council Canada (IBD-NRC); University of Manitoba

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The positive attitude/university spirit among the students and professors. People at Kent State are very friendly and welcoming. The Kent Campus is beautiful and I really enjoy seeing squirrels and maple trees (love maple trees) all over the campus.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Research at the Liquid Crystal Institute

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Quebec City, Canada

Education:

Ph.D. in Chemistry; Université Laval

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family and traveling together to new places. Enjoy reading, traveling all over the world, biking, playing with our cats, gardening. Love French/German cuisine and dark chocolate.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Design, build and install all components of the museum’s exhibits, including construction, cabinetry, painting, graphics, mannequins and mounts. I also assist in the preservation and conservation of the collection.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2006

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Akron Art Museum, Intermuseum Conservation Association, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Steinert Glass School.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The energy and diversity of the students and faculty

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The work environment

Resides in:

Tallmadge, Ohio

Hometown:

Erie, Pa.

Education:

B.F.A Crafts (ceramics) Kent State, currently pursuing M.A. in Art History

Hobbies:

Fine furniture-making, motorcycling, bicycling, home renovation, gardening