Krotec Guest Speaker List
Dr. John Wilson- UPMC-Pitt. Biostatistics in research. Discussion of theory and
application of stats, focusing on ANOVA.
Ms. Kostoula Vallianos- Lake Erie/AlleghenyEarth Force – Environmental Action
Projects. Discussion of how to select, design, perform, report, and evaluate an
environmental action project, typically school-based. Env. Sci.-.
Dr. Terry Collins- CMU. Green Chemistry and the Environment. The challenge of
global sustainability, focusing on key problems, potential solutions, and the role of green
technologies (including TAML catalyst technology).
Dr. John Stolz - Duquesne University- Microbial Ecology. The varied roles of microbes
in the environment and their potential application to environmental challenges.
Dr. Kyle Selcer- Duquesne University- Hormone action and the environment. The role
of endocrine disruptors in the environment; search for causes and solutions.
Mark Bannister – CMU –Environmental and Health Safety. Risks in the workplace;
solutions and problems. Env Science
Dr. Mary Ann Donovan, Center for Environmental Oncology- Environmental influences
on Cancer rates. AP Bio, Env. Sci.
M.r . Gregory L Boulos greg@steelcitybiofuels.org
814-397-8690 Steel City Biofuels is a Project of the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
Biodiesel fuel technology.. Environ. Science and Honors Chemistry.
Deborah Jacobs Sera, Molly Scanlon, Graham Hatfull- Bacteriophage Institute of U. of
Pitt. Multiple classes (Chessman, Krotec, Horner, Bodrog). Phage isolation techniques
and lecture. Role of phages in the environment and evolution, and techniques used to
isolate, purify, and characterize phages and their genomes.
Dr. Thomas Petrone (Clinical Psychologist, CCHS school psychologist)- Teenage
Anxiety and Depresion, psychology careers. AP + Bio II.
Tim Acklin (Yoga Instructor) – Mind-body connection, human health, and the theory and
practice of yoga. Bio II
Dr. Durelle DeCarlo – Chiropracter – Human Health, chiropractic approach to therapy,
Chiropracter as a career. Bio II.
Dr. Mike Hahalyak – Family Physician, UPMC. Human Health and the medical field.
AP Bio + Bio II. .
Dr. Don DeFranco (UPMC Biomedical)- Hormone therapy and pharmacology, oncologyAP Biology
Dr. Phil Campbell (CMU)- Hormones and the problem of Cancer- AP Biology, Bio II.
Pat Tierney (Central grad), author – Neurophysiology of meditation, relaxation
techniques. AP Biology + Bio II
UPMC Shadyside Hospital- Physical Therapists, focusing on career description,
treatment and prevention of musculo-skeletal injuries. AP Bio and Bio II
UPMC Shadyside Hospital- Cardiac Catheter Nurse + Cardiac Surgeon, focusing on
cardiac disease, treatment, and prevention. AP Bio and Bio II.
Dr. Priya Ramaswami, McGowan Regenerative Medicine (UPMC)- Cardiac disease,
engineering, new therapies.
American Respiratory Alliance- Smoking Effects on lungs and general health. AP Bio,
Bio II, general Bio.
Robert Cantillo- SCA conservation alliance, speaking on volunteer organization and
student involvement in conservation issues. Env. Sci. class
Deborah Jacobs Sera and Graham Hatfull- Bacteriophage Institute of U. of Pitt. Multiple
classes (Chessman, Krotec, Horner, Bodrog). Phage isolation techniques and lecture.
Rick Behrman- UPMC Shadyside. Cardiac care and technology. AP Bio + Bio II.
Group Against Smog and Pollution (Rachel Fillipini, Bridget Yupcavage) – Air Qulaity
issues. Environmental Science.
Dr. Mary Ann Donovan, Center for Environmental Oncology- Environmental influences
on Cancer rates. AP Bio, Env. Sci.
Dr Phil Campbell- PTEI, CMU- Bone Tissue Engineering.– AP Bio and Bio II
Twila Simmons- ALCOSAN- Water and sewage treatment. Env,. Sci,
Dr. Burhan Gharabeih- Cell and Development Laboratory, UPMC Rangos Research
Center- Muscle Engineering, Disease, and New Therapies. AP Biology + Bio II.
Dr. John Murphy- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Survey of new
therapies in regenerative medicine, highlighting local researchers work. AP Bio and Bio
II.
Dr. Lauren Ernst- CMU- Biosensing Technology Group. Review of Cell and organismal
Imaging technologies. AP Bio.
Dr. Linda Rinaman –U. of Pitt – Neuroscience, cognition. Bio II
Ms. Erin Madden Physician’s Assistant, speaking on the career of a PA.
Dr. Mike Hahalyak- UPMC. Family Practice and general health.
Dr. Julie Jadlowiec- CMU- Biotechnology/molecular techniques.
Dr. Manny Kanal 5033 UPMC- biomedical imaging technology
Human Energy Lab (Robertson) Donna Farrell, Jason Rutkowski – Human performance
assessment.
Nadine McGough- Childbirth: normal biology and potential problems.
Dr. David Lampe- Duquesne University- Molecular aspects of evolution. Aids and the
evolution of viruses.
Mr. Ed Schroeth- Duquesne University, Bayer School of Environmental Science.
Prospects of environmental science as a college major and career.