Faculty

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Sam Cryan

Biography:

Sam Cryan joined the BC Science Division faculty in Spring 2024 and is one of the guides through the fascinating world of Oceanography at Bellevue College. His academic background is in oceanography – focusing on the chemicals produced by plankton and their effect on the ocean’s carbon and nitrogen cycles. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton …more about Sam Cryan


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Nancy Lane

Biography:

Nancy Lane teaches Oceanography, Environmental Science, and Biology in the BC Science Division. She began her science career right here at Bellevue College as a transfer student to the University of Washington. Later, she earned a Master’s of Science at the University of South Florida. Along with teaching, she has had the opportunity to do …more about Nancy Lane


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Dana Vukajlovich

Program Chair for Earth and Space Sciences

Biography:

Dana has been a full-time instructor at Bellevue College since 2015 and the Earth and Space Sciences program chair since 2019. She teaches Oceanography and Geology courses including Geology 101 (Intro to Physical Geology), Geology 107 (Geological Catastrophes), Oceanography 101 (Intro  to Oceanography) and Oceanography/Environmental Science 110 (Environmental Oceanography). She has an academic background in …more about Dana Vukajlovich


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Sue Nightingale

Biography:

Sue has been teaching a variety of Biology, Ecology, Oceanography and Environmental Science courses at Bellevue College since 1995, particularly enjoying Marine Biology, Puget Sound Ecology and teaching in the Interdisciplinary program. Sue received an Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology from Occidental College and a Master’s degree in Fisheries from University of Washington School of …more about Sue Nightingale


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Gwyneth Jones

Biography:

Gwyneth Jones teaches geology, oceanography and environmental science classes at Bellevue College. She has taught with the college since 1999 and has been involved in many public outreach and education programs bringing science education to all audiences.


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Sonya Doucette

Biography:

Sonya is interested in understanding the world through chemistry science and providing real-world learning experiences for students that foster such insights. After earning her M.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2008) doing research in the Chemical Oceanography Division of UW’s School of Oceanography, she taught at UW’s College of the Environment (2008 – 2010) and Arizona State …more about Sonya Doucette


Last Updated December 21, 2021