Provost’s Featured Faculty Member Recognition

Amber Brown, Teaching Assistant Professor in the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences on the WSU Pullman campus, shares, “I love teaching at WSU because I get to engage with students and support their academic and professional growth. By refining my approach, I help students participate actively and build critical thinking. Nothing is more rewarding than the lightbulb moment when a student feels capable and proud of their progress.”

Eric Roalson is a Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Marion Ownbey Herbarium, WSU’s plant and natural history museum on the WSU Pullman campus. His research and teaching focus on understanding and documenting plant diversity. Through hands-on, experiential learning, he helps students gain insights into how to understand and identify plant species, particularly those in the Pacific Northwest.

Travis Brown, Professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine on the WSU Pullman campus, shares: “Teaching at WSU means sharing my passion for science while encouraging students to be creative, curious, and unafraid to think differently. Being a Coug is also deeply personal. My dad, a lifelong Coug living with Alzheimer’s disease, instilled that connection in me. I’m proud to teach, mentor, and pursue discovery at WSU.”

David Lin is an Associate Professor in Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture at WSU Pullman. His research explores how the musculoskeletal and nervous systems work together to enable movement and posture, using both experimental and computational approaches. A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Lin teaches and supports undergraduate and graduate students and has developed courses including Bioinstrumentation, Systems Physiology, and Biomechanics.

Senthil Natesan, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on the WSU Spokane campus, shares: “Teaching at WSU allows me to combine my passions for education, discovery, and mentorship. I am privileged to help students grow into confident healthcare professionals and scientists while leading research in pharmacokinetics and membrane protein biology. My goal is to create opportunities that inspire students to excel, discover their potential, and make meaningful contributions to society”

Imran Haider is the Director of Online Programs and a Scholarly Assistant Professor in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication on the WSU Global campus. He teaches courses focused on stereotypes, workplace culture, and communication. During his time at Murrow, he has dedicated himself to teaching and mentoring students, helping them explore their interests, prepare for meaningful careers, and maximize their experience at WSU.

Shannon Helbling, Assistant Professor in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine on the WSU Spokane campus, shares, “Teaching at WSU means being part of a family, and together we help guide dedicated students as they build foundational clinical knowledge. There is nothing more rewarding than guiding future CougDocs, knowing the skills and compassion they develop right here will directly serve and heal communities across Washington.”

Emily Cukier, Science Librarian in the Libraries on the WSU Pullman campus, shares “Teaching at WSU is amazing because the students are deeply connected to the land, the people, and the place. So many set their interests and goals by what will help their community. As I teach them how to do research, I get to learn and grow alongside them.”