Our Vision

The Pennsylvania Academy of Science serves as a valuable and vital resource for science professionals, faculty, and students within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Towards this end, the Academy will strive to embrace all disciplines of science and help ensure the scholarly and ethical pursuit of all scientific endeavors.

André Walther
President (2022-24)
Department of Biological Sciences
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA 18104
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Tammy Tintjer
President-Elect (2022-24)
Biology Department
King’s College
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
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Matthew Wallace
Past-President (2022-24), Constitution and Bylaws Chair
Dept. of Biological Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Christopher Kavanau
Corresponding Secretary & Membership Chair (2023-25)
Dept. of Biology
East Stroudsburg University
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Amy Diegelman-Parente
Finance and Investments Chair
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA 16546
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Joy Karnas
AAAS/NAAS Representative (2022-24)
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
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David Singleton
Education Chair/Student Research Grants
Department of Biological Sciences
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Road
York, PA 17403
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 Sandy Whidden
Book Editor
East Stroudsburg University
Dept. of Biological Sciences
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Stephen G. Mech
Editor in Chief (2022-24), Journal Editor (2022-24)
Biology Department
Albright College
Reading, PA 19612-5234
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Russell Minton
Editor in Chief (2023-2025), Journal Editor (2023-25)
Biology Department
Gannon University
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
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Christopher Brey
Treasurer (2022-24)
Science Department
Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
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Valbona Hoxha
Treasurer-Elect (2023-24)
Biology Department
Lebanon Valley College
101 N. College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003-1400
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Lara Goudsouzian
Affiliate Chair
DeSales University
Hurd Science Center 133
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
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Rachael Zhu
Webmaster and Archivist (2023-25),
Program co-Chair
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Christopher Dolanc
Spychala Awards co-Chair
Department of Biology
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA 16546
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Michael Foulk
Spychala Awards co-Chair
Department of Biology
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA 16546
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Jenny Hayden
Media Content Editor, Program Co-Chair
Dept of Biological Sciences
Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104
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Jennifer White
Recording Secretary (2022-24)
Dept. of Biological Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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Robert Helm
Director, PA Junior Academy of Science
Methacton High School
Eagleville, PA 19403
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Dia Beachboard
Director at Large (2023-25)
Department of Biology
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
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Robert Coxe
Director at Large (2022-24)
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Giancarlo Cuadra
Director at Large (2022-24)
Biology Department
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew St.
Allentown, PA 18104
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Brian Gray
Director at Large (2023-25)
Biology Department
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Rd
York, PA 17403-3651
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Logan Johnson
Director at Large (2023-25)
Biology Department
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
150 Finoli Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601-5860
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Zeb Kramer
Director at Large (2023-25)
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Monique Rogals
Director at Large (2023-24)
Science Department
Marywood University
2300 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
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Erica Ward
Director at Large (2023-25)
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
326 Market St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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