Meet your faculty at Drew University

Dr. Minjoon, Chair and Associate Professor of Physics

“Drew is a special place because it’s a small community. You can meet all of your professors and interact with them very closely. Most of the professors here have ‘open door’ policies, so you can talk to them about the class material, homework assignments or their area of research. I often have students coming by just to talk about various things.

I came to the US from Korea as a high school student. In college, learning English and studying physics at the same time was difficult. But as long as you’re motivated and work hard, you will be able to succeed in your studies.”

Dr. Marc, Professor of Economics and Business

“What I love about working closely with students is the fact that their enthusiasm gets passed along to me. I had a student who was doing his honors thesis on crypto currencies. He gathered data and literature, and it got me to sit down and focus on this growing, exciting area.

One of the great things about being at a place like Drew is it’s always new and exciting. There is so much change going on in finance, technology and business. Every year I get to investigate how that works with the students. We get to learn about new trends in the industry together.”

John, Academic Director

“A student’s own experience is a wonderful asset in the classroom. International students at Drew have a unique cultural perspective which can be applied to many classroom situations. In the writing classes at Drew, we ask the students to examine their own background, knowledge, and abilities. Our teachers are skilled at helping the students to learn the appropriate writing approach to succeed with their assignments. Student experience + Drew teachers = great success!”

Dr. Roger, Professor of Biology and Neuroscience

“I became a neuroscientist because I love research, and I have been thrilled that in the past few years, INTO students have conducted research in my laboratory working on novel treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. These students participated in an 8-week summer research program [DSSI] in which they received free housing and a stipend to cover living expenses.

These immersive experiences are a hallmark of a Drew education, and it is personally rewarding to see the students gain the confidence to not only conduct sophisticated research, but also to interact socially with American students who were also doing research.”

Lisa, Associate Professor of Media and Communications

“In Media and Communications, international students contribute a unique understanding of how media systems work in places outside of the United States. Even as they learn about how the media works here, they challenge their classmates to understand that the way the media works in the US is sometimes pretty different than the way it works elsewhere.”

Keeley, ESL Instructor

“Working with international students really enhances the meaning of community for me. Continual dialogue and close partnerships are key to academic, professional and personal growth, and our global community accelerates this motion.

As an ESL instructor here at Drew, we are fortunate to have small classes so that we can all participate in this growth together. I act as a facilitator for my students. Sure, I’m here to help with academic writing and speaking skills, and I love exploring any grammar question students throw at me, but the real learning courses through the classroom.”

Maz, ESL Instructor

“I grew up in Queens, New York and earned my degree from the University of Tehran in Iran. Because of this experience, I understand the challenges that come along with being an international student and adjusting to a new environment.

In order to make studying abroad an enjoyable experience for my students, I bring experiential learning techniques to my classroom and incorporate practical and lively tasks into my lessons. I love teaching at Drew University because of the small class sizes and the role I have in shaping international students’ futures.”