Dr. Keith Kisselle, Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, will discuss soil carbon and climate change.

Dr. Elizabeth Preas, Assistant Professor of Psychology, will present “Acceptance, Compassion, and Measuring Other Complex Constructs."

Dr. David Schones, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, will present “Be Fruitful and Multiply? Infertility as a Disability in the Hebrew Bible.”

Each speaker will provide a 10-minute summary of their scholarly research topic. The Research Spotlight Series is presented by the Johnson Center for Faculty Development and Excellence in Teaching, with the goal of recognizing and sharing research initiatives of the College’s professors.

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.