Biology Faculty

Michael Carr, Chair
Professor of Biology 
B.A. Olivet Nazarene University
M.A. Ball State University
Ph.D. University of Illinois-Chicago
mcarr@oakton.edu
847.376.7046
Office: 2226, Des Plaines

Susan Anderson
Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. University of Illinois
anderson@oakton.edu
847.635.1877
Office: 2114, Des Plaines

Maureen Carney
Professor of Biology
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University
M.S. Northwestern University
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University 
munchies@oakton.edu
847.635.1925
Office: 2716, Des Plaines

Thomas Firak
Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Illinois
Ph.D. University of Illinois 
firak@oakton.edu
847.376.7045
Office: 3616, Des Plaines

Cecelia Hutchcraft
Professor of Biology
B.S. Loyola University of Chicago
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame
chutch@oakton.edu
847.376.7087
Office: 2158, Des Plaines
www.oakton.edu/user/~chutch/

Nicole Perry
Associate Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Wisconsin
Ph.D. Northwestern University
nperry@oakton.edu
847.376.7687
Office: B224, Skokie

David Rodgers
Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies 
B.G.S. Roosevelt University
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University 
rodgers@oakton.edu
847.635.1787
Office: 2224, Des Plaines

Williaml Strond
Professor of Biology 
B.A. Wilmington College
M.A. University of Nebraska at Omaha 
bstrond@oakton.edu
847.376.7133
Office: 2110, Des Plaines

Terry Trobec
Professor of Biology 
B.A. Franklin and Marshall College
M.S. DePaul University
Ph.D. Louisiana State University 
trobec@oakton.edu
847.376.7044
Office: 2156, Des Plaines

Carol Ward
Professor of Biology
B.S. George Mason University
Ph.D. University of Florida - Gainesville
cward@oakton.edu
847.376.7039
Office: 2158, Des Plaines
www.oakton.edu/user/~cward/

Ruth Williams
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
M.S. University of Wisconsin at Madison 
rwilliam@oakton.edu
847.376.7086
Office: 2126, Des Plaines