Professor Fox comes to Northwestern after teaching creative writing courses at the University of Central Florida. Her writing investigates the overlapping of narrative, imagination, and theology, drawing upon fairy tales, mythology, and folklore for inspiration. She writes about memory and time and the narratives, small or large, that shape us, both as individuals and as communities. She holds a BA from Wheaton College and an MFA in Fiction from University of Central Florida.

Professor Nippert is the co-founder of The Gathering Learning Studio, a new faith-infused hybrid micro-school in the St. Croix River Valley focusing on project-based learning for self-directed middle and high school students. Professor Nippert was a Managing Director at Deloitte & Touché LLP in their Banking and Capital Markets regulatory consulting practice for 21 years, helping institutions solve challenges around organizational design, data and technology risk, and financial process optimization. Recently, Professor Nippert was an adjunct professor at Concordia University – St. Paul teaching data ethics, analytics, and algorithmic risk. He earned undergraduate degrees in economics and finance from the University of Minnesota – Duluth and his MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

As a health professional, Dr. Rajamohan specializes in psychiatric, geriatric, and leadership in nursing. She is an accomplished author, whose published articles demonstrate her passion for mental health, resilience, and person-centered care. Dr. Rajamohan brings a long history of training, mentoring, and leading discussions regarding mental health and suicide prevention. She also holds multiple certifications as a coach, teacher, and speaker. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Roberts Wesleyan University (RWU), a master’s degree in Nursing from St. John Fisher University, a Post-Master’s Certification in Nursing Education from RWU, and a doctoral degree in Nursing from the University at Buffalo – The State University of New York. 

Publications

Rajamohan, S., Crotser, C., & Fleming, W. (2024). Applying Biblical Wisdom to Trying Times: 10 Leadership Lessons for Nurses. Journal of Christian Nursing, 41(2), 88-.95. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001149

Helms, K., Rajamohan, S., & Tedone, D. (2024). Praying the Psalms as a Nursing Resilience Intervention. Journal of Christian Nursing, 41(1), 38–43. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001129

Rajamohan S, Chalmers K, Bennett E, Brzoza S (2023). Fostering Resilience in Nursing Through R.E.S.T., Journal of Christian Nursing, 40(1):20-27. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001016. PMID: 36469873.

Rajamohan, S. (2022). Inaugural Contributor, Implementation Tool Kit: The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. Domain 2 – Person-Centered Care. American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC.

Rajamohan, S. (2021).  Helping Students Soar. Journal of Christian Nursing, 38(4), 258–258. https://doi.org/10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000878.

Rajamohan S. (2021). Enhancing Personhood in the Care of Older Adults with Dementia: A Biblical Perspective, 38(1): E1-E4. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000801. PMID: 33284224.

Rajamohan, S., Davis, C., & Ader, M. (2020). REST: Break through to resilience. Nursing (Jenkintown, Pa.), 50(8), 53–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000684196.97792.03

Rajamohan, S., Bennett, E., & Tedone, D. (2019). The hazards and benefits of social media use in adolescents. Nursing (Jenkintown, Pa.), 49(11), 52–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000585908.13109.24

Rajamohan, S., Porock, D., & Chang, Y. (2019). Understanding the Relationship Between Staff and Job Satisfaction, Stress, Turnover, and Staff Outcomes in the Person‐Centered Care Nursing Home Arena. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 51(5), 560–568. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12488

Rajamohan, S., Sharkey, P., & Heavey, E. (2018). Therapeutic Approaches for Suicidal Adolescents. Nursing (Jenkintown, Pa.), 48(9), 32–38. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000544211.85664.4c

Rajamohan, S., Porock, D, Brewer, C., & Chang, Y. (2016).  Person-Centered Care and Leadership in Long-Term Care Arena. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Ann Arbor, MI.

Presentations

Rajamohan, S (2024, February). Co-lead the Journal of Christian Nursing Journal Club: Praying the Psalms: A key Strategy for Resilience. CEConnection for Nursing: Praying the Psalms as a Nursing Resilience Intervention

Rajamohan, S (2023, November). REST: A Pathway to Building Resilience among Nurses through an Innovative Educational Workshop. Poster session presented at the ANA-NY’s 11th Annual Conference, Nurses: Lighting the Way. Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Verona, NY.

Rajamohan, S (2023, June). Keynote Speaker, REST: A Pathway to Becoming Resilient ®. Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN.

Rajamohan, S & Figueroa. S (2023, February). Roberts Wesleyan Case Study: Proactively Supporting First-Year Student Mental Health. Presented at the virtual 42nd Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience in Los Angeles, CA.

Rajamohan, S. (2021, September). Keynote Speaker, Restore Ladies’ Conference. Faith Bible Church, Rochester, NY.

Rajamohan, S. (2021, February). R.E.S.T. (R-Relationship with self, God/higher power, and others; E-Exercise-body, mind, and spirit; S-Self-Compassion; T-Transformative thinking: Breakthrough to resilience, presented at the virtual 40th Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience.

Rajamohan, S(Co-host) Virtual Event (09/2020). ‘Let’s Talk about Saving Lives.’ RWC.

Rajamohan, S (2019, April). Emotional Resilience, Suicide Prevention, and Self-Care. Panel Chapel Discussion.  RWC, Rochester, NY.

Rajamohan, S (2018, February).  Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Podium Presentation. Faith Bible

Rajamohan, S., Chang, Y., Brewer., & Porock, D. (2017, October).  Person-Centered Care & Leadership in Long-Term Care. Poster session presented at the 44th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Rajamohan, S., Chang, Y., Brewer., & Porock, D. (2016, April).  Person-Centered Care Implementation, Leadership Styles and challenges in Long-term Care Facilities. Poster session presented at Research Day, UB, Buffalo, NY.

Rajamohan, S., Chang, Y., Brewer., & Porock, D. (2015, November).  Person-Centered Care Implementation and Leadership Styles in Long-term Care Facilities. Poster session presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s 68th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Academic Awards

2021 – The Barbara S. Muller Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.  This award is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of effective teaching. RWU, Rochester, NY

2016 – Received Darlene E. McCown Faculty Service Award. This award is presented annually to a faculty member who provides outstanding service to others and is an extraordinary caring faculty member, RWU, Rochester, NY

2016 – Ruth G. Elder Excellence in Research Award.  This award is presented to the graduate and doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding knowledge and ability in the research process who also shows special promise for leadership in nursing research. UB, Buffalo, NY

2015 –The Shirley DeVoe Dissertation Award. This award was presented to support doctoral student dissertation research.  The innovation, originality of ideas, significance, background and feasibility of the research were considered for the nominees.UB, Buffalo, NY

Sarah Pieper holds a B.A. in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she focused her training in Jump Rhythm® Jazz Technique under the direction of Jeannie Hill. Sarah also holds her Pilates Mat training from Balanced Body University. As a director and educator, Sarah has served as the Artistic Director of Celebrate Dance Academy since 2012 where, in addition to teaching classes to all ages, she writes and directs an annual Christmas show and co-directs the studio’s performance company, Mosaics Co. As a choreographer, her work has received performances by University of Northwestern – St. Paul, North Central University, Project Dance NYC, and the YWAM School of Dance. She has worked with numerous high schools throughout Minnesota in which her choreography received multiple Spotlight Awards. Sarah has also taught dance as outreach in Mexico, Costa Rica, India, and China.

Sarah has performed professionally for over ten years, specializing in jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance. Currently, she performs with Concerto Dance by Jolene Konkel and Vivid Artistry Dance Co. Previously, Sarah has performed with Artistry Theater, Alternative Motion Project, and Sage Award-winning company Eclectic Edge Ensemble.

Siu-Yue Tam came to Northwestern with the experience of working in university, national laboratories, industry and as an entrepreneur.

Highlights and Awards

• Research grants from federal agencies: DOE, NASA, NSF, EPA (>$2MM)
• Partner of two of four teams selected for DOE Coal Gasification Demonstration project (two projects total ~$10MM)
• Recipient of the 2014 Tekne Award in Advanced Manufacturing presented by Minnesota High Tech Association on new product with patented technology

Selected Publications

• Y. Fu, Y.-B. Jiang, C.-Y. A. Tsai, S.-Y. Tam, B. Li, H. Fan, H. Zhang, S. Rempe, P. Atanassov, J. Cecchi, C.J. Brinker, D. Rogers, Atomic Layer Deposition of L-alanine polypeptide, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 136, 45 (2014) 15821-15824
• C.-Y. Tsai, S.-Y. Tam, Y. Lu, C. J. Brinker, Dual-Layer Asymmetric Microporous Silica Membranes, J. Membrane Sci., 169 (2000) 255-268

• M. Lu, S.-Y. Tam, R. Schunk and C. J. Brinker, In-Situ Characterization of Stress Development and Relaxation of Gelatin Film during Controlled Drying, Mater. Res. Soc. Proc., Editor: R. Vinci, O. Kraft, N. Moody, P. Besser, E. Shaffer II, 594 (1999) 263-269
• S. -Y. Tam, L. E. Scriven, and H. K. Stolarski, Stress Effects in Drying Polymer Films, Mater. Res. Soc. Proc,356 (1995) 547-552

Selected Presentations

• S. -Y. Tam, A. Tsai, R. Wickramasinghe, X. Quan, Novel Membrane Reactor Using Non-Metal Catalyst for Sugar Production as a Feedstock for Bio-Products, Int. Biomass Conf. & Expo, 2015, Minneapolis, MN
• Tsai, S.-Y. Tam, Y.B. Jiang, From Fundamental Understanding to Pilot Demonstration, The Joint Workshop on Scale-up of Pd Membrane Technology, Petten, The Netherlands, November 2014, 20&21. (Invited talk)
• S.-Y. Tam, A. Tsai, Y. B. Jiang, Contaminant Resistant High Temperature Hydrogen Purification, AIChE 2012, Houston, TX
• Tsai, S.-Y. Tam, Y. B. Jiang, Sulfur Resistant High Temperature Hydrogen Purification Membranes, NAMS 2011, Las Vegas, NV

Patents

• Magnetic Recording Tape Edge processing, US 7,597,607
• Hydrogen Selective Protective Coating, Coated Article and Method US 8,900,344

Classes Taught

• Numerical Analysis
• Computer Simulation and Analysis
• Thermal-Fluids Lab
• Statics and Dynamics
• Fundamentals of Physics