Faculty Quick Takes
Lewis & Clark professors are experts in their fields who love to work with and learn from their students. Our faculty is made up of exceptional teachers and mentors who are also noted researchers and innovators. Small class sizes and close interaction between faculty and students create opportunities for discussion and collaboration, both in and outside the classroom. The exchange of ideas continues long after classes are over.
Get to know four of our faculty members in the videos below. Then, schedule a campus visit to sit in on a class.
Anne Bentley
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Anne goes over her research on nanoparticle surface chemistry and talks about why she loves teaching upper level Chemistry classes and helping support students in whatever they become interested in.
Kundai Chirindo
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Media Studies
Kundai talks about the importance of mentoring students, going to conferences, and his research on Barack Obama and American perceptions of Africa.
Susan Glosser
Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies Program Director
Susan specializes in modern (19th century and later) China and focuses her study on gender, urban culture, and political culture.
Molly Robinson Kelly
Associate Professor of French and Chair of the Department of World Languages and Literatures
Molly discusses the benefits of teaching in a small program, the importance of an international education, and how her students are always bringing new insights to class.
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