2011 Instructors of Courses
Examining the Broader Impact of Science and Technology

Julie Brem

the ethics of science and technology

Julie Brem, currently the librarian at Cross Timbers Middle School in Grapevine, Texas, previously taught gifted and talented English at Grapevine High School. After receiving a bachelor's in English from the University of Texas at Austin, she went on to the University of North Texas for a master's in secondary education and as well as a master's in library science. After the great experiences teaching at the Texas Governor's School the past three summers, Julie is delighted to return!

Adam Briggle

the ethics of science and technology

Adam Briggle holds a BA in Biology (St. John's University) and a PhD in Environmental Studies (University of Colorado). From 2006-2009, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the philosophy department at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. There, he was tasked with the question: does the internet make our lives better? Adam is now a member of the philosophy and religion studies department at the University of North Texas, where he teaches and researches a variety of topics at the intersections of science, technology, ethics, and politics. He is author of A Rich Bioethics: Biotechnology, Public Policy, and the Kass Council (University of Notre Dame Press, 2010) and the soon to be published Ethics and Science: An Introduction (with Carl Mitcham, Cambridge University Press). Adam enjoys playing superheroes with his three year-old daughter Gracie and the occasional date with his wife Amber.

Jack Campbell

stop motion animation

John Thomas Campbell (Jack), a sculptor and painter, has completed a $41,000 commission for DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), which included stain glass windows, stone panels, benches and information stands. Jack has had numerous one man shows throughout the U.S. and Canada. His works appear in many private and corporate collections. Jack received his BFA and MFA degrees from the University of North Texas and teaches Art Appreciation at North Central Texas College.

James Hannah

the impact of music on society

James Hannah is the Director of Bands at Plano West Senior High School. Hannah, a native Mississippian, attended West Point High School, undergraduate school at the University of Southern Mississippi, and graduate school at Southern Methodist University.

Mr. Hannah's concert and marching bands have consistently received first division ratings at the Texas University Interscholastic League. His jazz bands have also won numerous ensemble and individual student awards. Hannah's jazz band students have performed for several Grammy Award winning artists. These artists have included Wynton Marsalis, The Yellowjackets, Take Six, and Spyra Gyra.

James Hannah's honors and professional memberships include: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Mississippi Music Educators Association, Music Educators' National Conference, Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Richland Archaeological Society and Richland Ballet Dance Theatre Company.

Mr. Hannah was selected for Who's Who Among America Teacher (1994, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006), Garland ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year (1994), Naaman Forest High School Teacher of the Year (1994), Outstanding Young Men of America (1986).

Hannah's hobbies include yoga, Tai chi, dance, archaeology, and cycling.

David Jensen

the history of science and technology

David Jensen moved to Texas from Missoula, Montana. He received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in history and English literature from the University of North Texas in 1999. Mr. Jensen has taught World Cultures and History and American History for the Denton Independent School District for eight years. During that time, he has been a curriculum developer and trainer for the Social Studies Department, a member of the World Economic Affairs Council, and a mentor for the National Junior Honors Society. He currently teaches Advanced Placement World History at Denton's Guyer High School. Mr. Jensen has been awarded the UNT History Undergraduate of the Year, the Ben Coody Student Teacher of the Year Award for UNT, and Teacher of the Year for Ronny Crownover Middle School.

Gerry O'Donavan

the history of science and technology

Gerard O'Donovan is from Ireland. He received his BS and MS degrees from University College Cork. He received his PhD at the University of California, Davis in microbiology. Next he spent three years as Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley before joining the faculty at Texas A&M University where he remained for 15 years. He joined UNT as Professor as Chair of Biology in 1984. After a further 15 years as Chair, he stepped down in 1999 and is now Professor of Biology enjoying Teaching and Research.

Akira Sato

the impact of music on society

Akira Sato is a trumpet player, composer/arranger, and educator currently residing in Plano. He holds a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. Akira is a faculty member at both University of North Texas, where he teaches jazz arranging and Southern Methodist University, where he directs the Meadows Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz improvisation. He also maintains an active performing schedule in the DFW area.

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Jeff Seidel

stop motion animation

Jeff Seidel developed the stop motion animation class for TGS and has been teaching it ever since. He has been interested in animation since he saw Disney's "Song of the South" at the age of 4. He grew up in the small mountain community of Conifer, Colorado. After moving to Texas in 1991, he studied sculpture at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) in San Marcos, TX. He graduated with a BFA in Studio Art. For the past 17 years he has taught art at various levels, in Eagle Pass, Corpus Christi, New Braunfels, Austin and the DFW area. For the past 5 years he has taught at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, TX. Jeff is also a working artist who works on his sculpture every chance he gets. He is happily married with two wonderful sons and two amazing daughters, ranging from 6 - 17 years of age.