جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Dance
• Choreography
• Contemporary Dance
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Amy Elizabeth serves as Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Lamar University, teaching movement technique, theory, and history while choreographing for theatre productions like 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'. She previously held teaching positions at Lone Star College–Kingwood (as Dance Program Coordinator), Lone Star College – North Harris, Houston Community College, Sam Houston State University, and Rice University. As founder of Aimed Dance (501(c)3 nonprofit), she produces contemporary dance works commissioned by institutions including Lamar High School and Rice University. Her academic credentials include: M.B.A. from Lamar University (experiential entrepreneurship/arts leadership) M.F.A. in Dance from Sam Houston State University (performance/choreography emphasis) B.F.A. from Sam Houston State University Professor Elizabeth's creative research centers on contemporary dance choreography with interdisciplinary applications, evidenced by festival presentations at American College Dance Association and Houston Fringe Festival. Her work bridges performance and education, frequently involving student ensembles in commissioned projects for academic institutions across Texas. She maintains strong connections to Taiwan through teaching at Tainan University of Technology and to international dance networks via her liaison role with Rome's VIVO Ballet. Her professional recognition includes: Houston Press’ 100 Creatives (2013) Houston Press Top 10 Choreographers (2013) As an educator, she has guided student ensembles on statewide tours and conferences while building administrative expertise through decade-long board service for SHSU Dance Alumni Association and current advisory roles with Downtown Beaumont Cultural Arts District. Her nonprofit Aimed Dance provides a platform for integrating professional choreographic practice with academic mentorship.

• Housing Studies
• Environmental Psychology
• Architectural Psychology
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Valérie LEBOIS is an Associate Professor at the AMUP Research Unit of ENSA Strasbourg (University of Strasbourg), where she bridges environmental psychology and architectural practice. Her position as Reader reflects senior academic standing within the French-German academic context of Strasbourg. Her research interrogates the psychosociological dimensions of living environments, with sustained focus on intermediate spaces in contemporary collective housing. Fieldwork spans Parisian housing developments and Shanghai high-rise neighborhoods through Franco-Chinese collaboration. She pioneers pedagogy centered on sensory architectural experience, emphasizing bodily engagement with space. Research interests include: Housing Studies (primary focus) Environmental and Architectural Psychology Urban Sociology of Collective Living Sensory Perception in Spatial Design Urban Planning for Social Cohesion Recent publications (2012-2019) reveal consistent exploration of spatial boundaries, sensory experience, and cross-cultural housing practices. Key themes include intermediate space dynamics in Paris/Shanghai, body-space interactions, and historical integration of social sciences in architectural education. She has led significant research projects including: High-rises neighbourhoods: live, walk, share? (Shanghai, 2015) La métropole en projet (Paris, 2009) Habiter sur cour (2006) Courtyards and gardens studies (2003-2005) Her laboratory, the AMUP Research Unit, serves as the institutional home for her work on architecture, urban planning, and landscape sociology, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration across European and Asian contexts.

Hope McIlwainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graph Theory
• Combinatorics
• Sports Analytics
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Hope McIlwain is a Professor of Mathematics and Co-Chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department at Mercer University within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Rice University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Furman University. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Rice University B.S. in Mathematics, Furman University Research Interests: Specializing in graph theory and combinatorics, Dr. McIlwain develops analytics and ranking methodologies for sports prediction systems. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in epidemiology (e.g., SIR modeling for Humans vs. Zombies) and sports analytics, utilizing statistical frameworks to solve real-world problems in competitive environments. Publication Trends: Her recent articles reveal a consistent pattern of applying mathematical modeling to sports ranking systems (PGA Tour, chess, volleyball) and recreational game dynamics, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise where combinatorial methods intersect with data-driven performance analysis across diverse competitive contexts. Advising: Dr. McIlwain has mentored six undergraduate researchers including Elijah Evers (NHL prediction), Jonathan Beall (Humans vs. Zombies modeling), Elizabeth Knapper (volleyball analytics), Tyler Allee (PGA Tour rankings), Alex White (population data), and Sophia Rivera (trade ranking systems), guiding projects that translate theoretical mathematics into tangible real-world applications.

Elizabeth Creightonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Music Education
• Piano Performance
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Elizabeth Creighton is a Lecturer and Accompanist at Millikin University, holding joint appointments in the School of Theatre & Dance and School of Music. She provides accompaniment for diverse classes, choral ensembles, and theatre productions while serving as Musical Director for major productions including Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Phantom of the Opera. Education Millikin University (2001) Her professional expertise centers on Musical Theatre direction, Music Education pedagogy, and Piano Performance techniques. She designs curriculum for music education majors through her course Piano Skills for Teaching Vocal Music, emphasizing practical keyboard skills essential for classroom instruction and vocal accompaniment. Notable career highlights include keyboard performance for the National Tour of Wicked. She is currently preparing for the 2025-2026 season as Musical Director for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Great American Trailer Park Musical, continuing her legacy of mentoring emerging theatre artists at Millikin.

Karla M Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocal Performance
• Musical Theatre
• Opera
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Karla M Hughes serves as an Associate Professor in the Theatre and Musical Theatre department within the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Viterbo University. She is a distinguished vocal instructor specializing in diverse genres including musical theatre (both legit and belt styles), classical, pop, rock, gospel, country, and R&B. Her educational background includes: Master of Music in Opera Performance from Wichita State University Bachelor of Arts in Music from Colorado State University Professor Hughes' expertise spans vocal performance, musical theatre, opera, classical singing, acting, and dance. Her artistry has been critically acclaimed for "vocal pyrotechnics" and "effortless dexterity" by Opera News, and as "nimble of voice and feet" by The Toledo Blade. She maintains an active professional performance career while mentoring students in comprehensive stagecraft. She has successfully guided voice students to prominent careers on Broadway (including Six: The Musical, Amélie, A Bronx Tale, and Tina), off-Broadway productions, national and international tours, cruise lines, regional theaters, Disney animation voice-overs, and appearances on NPR and major television networks.

Alister O'Loughlinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ensemble Theatre
• Parkour Performance
• Physical Theatre
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Alister O'Loughlin serves as an Associate Lecturer at Falmouth University while co-leading Prodigal Theatre and Prodigal UPG, renowned for their 'epic within a small frame' physical theatre productions. His career bridges academic instruction in acting and company creation with international performance work, including 16 years of parkour-based ensemble development across five continents under British Council commissions. His formal education includes: 2017: Diploma In Dance Teaching & Learning (DDTAL) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 1995: BA (Hons) Theatre & Visual Art from Brighton University Research centers on Physical Theatre innovations like Performance-Parkour (2PK) and the Odin Tradition, with deep exploration of Regency Actor-Manager history (Edmund Kean era) and Stanislavskian/Grotowskian physical actions . His work examines how parkour techniques transform stagecraft while preserving Laboratory Theatre principles developed through collaborations with Steven Berkoff's 'In Yer Face' movement. Professionally, he co-founded Cornwall's first touring outdoor performance festival (The PAR-teee) and designed the UK's inaugural permanent parkour site (Crawley PKTA). As policy influencers in Cornwall, he and Prodigal UPG maintain strategic dialogues with Cornwall Council, Arts Council England, and climate initiatives like the Time & Tide Bell Organisation. Their 5 Guiding Principles framework redefined fair freelance practices during pandemic recovery. International engagements span Tuscan community theatres, Danish company Teatret OM, and Erasmus+ projects connecting artists across 12+ countries. Current initiatives include developing KRESEN GUL HWEL—a sustainable rehearsal center in Par—and touring The Fight with The Emergent Ensemble, which mentors recent graduates through Time Tide Bell commissions.