Ann
Armitage Benson is an associate professor of chemistry
and a chair for the Department of Science, who is a native of
New Orleans. She received a B.S. in chemistry from Tulane University,
a B.S. in science education from Tri-State University, and an
M.S. from Indiana University. She has been with TSU since 1977,
starting as an adjunct professor. She now teaches general chemistry
and is the director of the Northeastern Indiana Tri-State Regional
Science Fair. Her professional interests include applied chemistry
and forensic science. Other interests include tennis, gardening,
and reading, and she is especially fond of shopping. She is a
member of the American Chemical Society and the Hoosier Association
of Science Teachers.
Contact: 260.665.4256 or bensona@tristate.edu
Ira
Franklin Jones has been a faculty member at TSU since
1983. He is currently a professor of biology and chemistry and
teaches a variety of courses including: Principles of Biology,
Toxicology, Animal Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Quantitative
and Instrumental Analysis. He received a B.S. from Davidson College,
an M.S. from New York University, and a Ph.D. from Auburn University.
His professional interests are as varied as the courses he teaches - including entomology which
he teaches during the summer sessions. He is a member of the
American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, and the Indiana Alliance
of Chemistry Teachers. Outside of the classroom, he is an avid
tennis player.
Contact: 260.665.4249 or jonesi@tristate.edu
Kristine Palmer 
Ms. Palmer teaches General Biology, Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology. She is currently involved in teaching a biology course in Kendallville. Ms. Palmer is assisting with Senior Research projects.
Contact: 260.665.4582 or palmerk@tristate.edu
William J. Sluis Native of the Chicago area. Received BS Biology and Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from University of Illinois at Chicago. Currently teaches General Biology, Plant Biology, Genetics, Embryology, Environmental Science. Professional interests include research of plant propagation and restoration of natural areas, quality assessment and sampling techniques of natural areas, and population viability. Some other interests include skiing, kayaking, gardening
Contact: 260.665.4250 or sluisw@tristate.edu
