Chair, Department of Natural Science
Associate Professor of Physics

Department of Natural Science
Phone: (580) 327 - 8568
Email: jasattler@nwosu.edu
Office: SC 107-B
Laboratory: SC 108 and SC 110

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Education:

• Ph.D. East Carolina University (Biomedical Physics) 2013
• M.S. East Carolina University (Medical Physics) 2013
• M.S. University of North Dakota (Physics) 2005
• B.S. University of North Dakota (Physics) 2003

Courses Taught:

• General Physics I and II
• General Astronomy
• Radiation Biology
• General Physical Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Modern Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Nuclear Physics
• Optics

Research/Scholarly Interests:

• Cancer biology
• Radiation biology
• Astronomy

Northwestern Roles/Activites:

• BEST Robotics
• Science Fair
• Study Abroad

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Department of Natural Science
Phone: (580) 327-8559
Email: jnabrams@nwosu.edu
Office: SC 100-A

Education:

• Ph.D. Florida State University (Chemistry)
• M.S. University of Minnesota (Chemistry)
• B.S. University of Florida (Chemistry)

Courses Taught:

• Chemistry for Non-Majors
• Organic Chemistry I and II
• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry Lab

Research/Scholary Interests:

• Organic Methodology and Multi-Step Synthesis

Career Highlights/Recent Publications:

• Abrams, J. N. “Design, Synthesis, and In Vitro Mitotic Evaluation of 3-Amino-Isoquinolinones as Anticancer Agents.” ChemistrySelect 2022, 7, e202202861.

• Abrams, J. N. “Alternative Method for the Synthesis of Triazenes from Aryl Diazonium Salts.” Tetrahedron 2021, 89, 132185. 

• Abrams, J. N.; Chi, B. K. “Gold-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Arene Diazonium Salts with Alkynoic Acids.” Russ. J. Org. Chem. 2020, 56, 1236-1244.

• Abrams, J. N.; Zhao, Q.; Ghiviriga, I.; Minaruzzaman “Palladium(II)-Catalyzed Enyne CyclizationStrategies toward the Podophyllotoxin Ring System.” Tetrahedron 2012, 68,

Hobbies:

• Eating lunch/dinner at Chartwells Coronado Cafe
• Feeding a local community tabby cat

 

Assistant Professor of Biology 

Department of Natural Science
Phone: (580) 327 - 8673
Email: nmledbetter@nwosu.edu
Office: SC 201-A

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Education:

• Ph.D. University of Tulsa (Biology) 2021
• B.S. University of Central Arkansas, Conway (Biology) 2016

Courses Taught:

• General Zoology 
• Natural History of the Vertebrates 
• Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 
• Mechanisms of Animal Development 
• Animal Physiology Lab 
• Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 

Research/Scholarly Interests:

• Macroevolution 
• Evolutionary Morphology 
• Evolutionary Development 
• Phylogenetics 
• Limb Reduction 
• Herpetology 

Career Highlights:

• Authored Seven Publications 
• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Kansas State University 
• Research Grant from the American Museum of Natural History 

Hobbies:

• Herping aka catching/observing reptiles and amphibians 
• Nature photography 
• Video/trading card games 

Assistant Professor of Biology

Phone: (580) 327-8566
Office: Science Building 201-B
E-Mail: rnmackay@nwosu.edu

Education

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, 2022
• MS in Marine Sciences, Savannah State University, 2018
• BS in Zoology, University of Florida, 2015

Courses Taught

• General Biology
• Ecology
• Biology Seminar
• Limnology
• Field Techniques

Scholarly Interests

• Parasitology
• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
• Aquatic Systems

Career Highlights

• Author on multiple publications
• Many grants from Local and National Agencies
• Teaching experience at 5 different universities

Hobbies

• Cooking and watching people cook on TV
• Traveling anywhere I haven't been
• Board games (and DND!)
• Snuggling with my dogs
• Being in the water

 

Professor of Biology

Phone: (580) 327-8565
Fax: (580) 327-8556
Office: SC 201C
E-Mail: vmmoorthy@nwosu.edu

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Education:

• PhD - Mycorrhizal Interactions, University of Oklahoma 
• MS – Botany, University of Mysore, India
• BS - Botany, Zoology and Chemistry, St. Philomena’s College - affiliated to Mysore University, India

Experience:

• 12.5 years teaching experience at St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, India
• 4.5 years of teaching experience at University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
• 23 years of teaching experience at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Courses Taught:

• BIOL 3315 Microbiology
• BIOL 4115 Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology
• BIOL 4323 Immunology
• BIOL 4213 Virology
• BIOL 4233 Human Parasitology
• BIOL 4273 Mycology
• BIOL 4470 Independent Study
• BIOL 3352 Genetics Lab
• BIOL 3174 Plant Physiology
• BIOL 4214 Ecology
• BIOL 1124 Botany
• BIOL 4021 Senior Seminar
• BIOL 4001 Junior Seminar

Research/Scholarly Interests:

• Mycorrhizal Fungi-Plant interactions
• Bacteria and Human interactions

Career Highlights:

• Educators Leadership Academy; Outstanding professors Academy Award: 2008-2009
• John Barton Distinguished teaching and Service Award: 2009
• Oklahoma Higher Education Excellence in Teaching Award(NESU): 2010

Family Information:

Spouse: Sudha Moorthy, Director at Tiny steps Montessori Preschool, Alva, Oklahoma

Daughter: Dr. Ganga Moorthy, Pediatrician at Duke Medical Center, Durham NC

Son: Gagan Moorthy, Senior at University of Oklahoma

Hobbies:

• Gardening
• Yoga
• Traveling

Favorite Quote:

“Study without thinking is worthless; thinking without study is dangerous” – Confucius.

Motto I Live By:

“But better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a Lie” - Khaled Hosseini

Assistant Professor of Biology

Phone: (580) 327-8563
Office: Science Building 100-D
E-Mail: parobida@nwosu.edu

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Education:

• Ph.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Biomedical Science) 2017
• B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver (Biology) 2011

Experience:

• 2018-2019   Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology, North Central College
• 2017-2019   Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Allergy and Immunology
• 2012-2017   Teaching Assistant, University of South Carolina, Department of Biological Sciences

Courses Taught:

• Human Anatomy (BIOL 3184)
• Human Physiology (BIOL 3194)
• Cell & Molecular Biology (BIOL 3363)
• Pathophysiology (BIOL 4503)

Research/Scholarly Interests:

• Mast cell biology
• Allergy and Immunology
• Atopic dermatitis

Career Highlights:

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Travel Scholarship (2019)
• Southeastern Regional Lipid Conference, Travel Scholarship (2016)
• SC-INBRE Bioinformatics Pilot Project Grant – Co-PI (2014)
• Rocky Mountain Branch – American Society of Microbiologists, Presentation Award (2012)

Hobbies:

• Cooking
• Homesteading
• Traveling
• Outdoor activities

Professor of Chemistry

Department of Natural Sciences
School of Arts and Sciences
Science Building 100-C
Northwestern-Alva
(580) 327-8560
jrwickham@nwosu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

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Education:

• Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Washington University in Saint Loius (WUSTL) 2007-2008
• Ph. D of Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma (OU) 2007
• B. S. of Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) 2002

Courses Taught:

• Chemistry for Non-Majors
• General Chemistry I
• General Chemistry II
• Classical Chemical Analyzes
• Instrumental Chemical Analyzes
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry I
• Physical Chemistry II
• Chemistry Seminar
   

Research/Scholarly Interests:

• Iodine quantity and distribution in brine waters
• Solid Polymer Electrolyte materials
• Nanomaterials
• Surface modification chemistry

Career Highlights:

• OCAST research and development internship project grant - 2017
• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Partnership Award - 2017
• OCAST research and development internship project grant - 2014

Hobbies:

• Native American artifact and history
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Baseball
• Restoring cars

University Clubs/Professional Organizations:

• Co-Sponsor of the Chemistry Club
• Member of the American Chemical Society
• Treasure of the Oklahoma Section of the American Chemical Society