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Our Team
Maple Project Director / Professor of Mathematics
Judith Vogel is an alumna of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, graduating in 1993. She returned to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ as faculty in 2000 and currently holds the title of Associate Professor of Mathematics. Dr. Vogel continued her studies at Temple University receiving her PhD. She is also an associate faculty in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Claudine Keenan is Professor of Instructional Technology and former Dean of Education at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. She’s passionate about STEM Education, making the Maple Project one of her favorite teaching, scholarly, and service opportunities.
Professor of Environmental Science
Jessica Hallagan grew up in Southern New Jersey and is a ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumna. At ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, she majored in chemistry with a focus on environmental chemistry. For her doctoral research, she studied soil science and examined inorganic soil biogeochemistry. Dr. Favorito received her PhD in Soil Chemistry from Virginia Tech.
Assistant Director
ryan.hegarty@stockton.edu
Ryan Hegarty is a graduate of the Environmental Science program at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. His concentration is in Soil Science and Hydrology. Ryan's main focus is to see how the soil responds to the process of extracting maple syrup and which soil conditions are favorable for maple trees. Ryan is an advocate for using local renewable resources and has taken this opportunity head on.
Instructor of Economics
Mariam Majd is a graduate of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She continued her studies at the University of Massachusetts where she completed her master’s degree in Economics.
Professor of Environmental Science
matthew.olson@stockton.edu
Matthew Olson is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. He specializes in Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Restoration Ecology, and Forestry. Dr. Olson received his PhD in Forest Resources from the University of Maine.
Education Specialist
Debby Sommers is the Education Specialist for the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Maple Project.Debby is an alumna of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Universitygraduating with a BS in Environmental Science. Debby also taught middle school science in Galloway Township School district for 31 years. She is available for lessons about ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Maple Project at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Campus. She can also come to your school for environmental lessons about maple syrup production and tap maple trees if you have any on school property.
Community Outreach / Naturalist
Lindsey Brown is the lead for the maple hubs, events, and community education. Lindsey holds a bachelor in Environmental Studies and a Master of Education from the University of Hawaii.
Contact mapleproject@stockton.edu for more information.
