Experts guide

Biology

Sara Sybesma Tolsma, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
stolsma@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7278

Source for stories on genetic technologies

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Business

Ray Gibler, M.Acc.
Associate Professor of Accounting; Department Co-Chair
rgibler@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7318

Source for stories on federal income taxes

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Education

Rebecca Hoey
Dean of Northwestern College Graduate School & Adult Learning
rebecca.hoey@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7397

Source for stories on adult education and online learning

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Hispanics

Piet J. Koene, M.A.
Associate Professor of Spanish, Translation & Interpreting; Department Chair
koene@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7051

Source for stories on translation and interpretation, Hispanic/Latino culture

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Politics

Jeffrey A. VanDerWerff, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science; Dean of Social Sciences
jvdw@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7074

Source for stories on the intersection of politics and religion

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Religion

John Hubers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Religion; Director of Global Education
john.hubers@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7306

Source for stories on Christian-Muslim relations, Islam, interfaith relations and Christian Zionism (Christians and Israel)

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Sports medicine/psychology

Jennifer J. Rogers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; Athletic Training Program Director
jrogers@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7307

Source for stories on the prevention of sports injuries, teaching athletic training, obesity in America as it relates to the perception of individuals based on body type

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Worship and storytelling

Jeff Barker, M.F.A.
Professor of Theatre
barker@nwciowa.edu
712-707-7093

Source for stories on storytelling in worship, student playwriting, performing the Bible