Morse Fellows
Morse College is a vibrant community. We would love to count you among us. The Fellows meet a few times per semester at the Head of College’s house, to interact with friends from all parts of the University and from the broader community. Many play the role of Advisor for a student or two. We extend invitations to student functions such as performances and college-wide social events, welcome participation at intramural sports, provide dining privileges in the college at lunch or dinner, all so you can meet with students, faculty and friends. Please join us - we welcome you!
Anthony (Tony) Koleske
Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Biography
Anthony J. Koleske studies the biochemical mechanisms that control changes in cell shape and movement, with a specific interest in cells in the brain called neurons. He joined the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry in 1998 and has a joint appointment in the Department of Neurobiology. Dr. Koleske really enjoys teaching the first module (Biol 101) in the introductory Biology series. He is married to Ruth Koleske, a mathematics instructor, and they have 16 year old twins Ben and Emily.
Interests:
Dr. Koleske was the director of admission for our PhD program in MB&B for nearly 10 years and has just begun as the Director of our Combined PhD program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Offers assistance in:
Jennifer Kowitt
Assistant Professor of Special Education, Department of Education, University of Saint Joseph
Biography
Jennifer Kowitt, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Education at the University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT. At the University of Saint Joseph, she teaches introductory courses in special education, as well as the capstone course for special education majors, which focuses on transition to adulthood for students with disabilities and community engagement. Her research interests include community collaboration and out-of-school learning environments, social skills instruction for neurodiverse learners, and transition to adulthood for students with disabilities. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Connecticut in 2018, where her research focused on social skills instruction for high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She received her M.A. with distinction from the University of Bristol, England, and her B.A. in History of Art (cum laude) from Yale University. Prior to receiving her doctoral degree, she worked as an art museum educator at the Yale Center for British Art designing and implementing accessible programs for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities.
Interests:
Ms. Kowitt enjoys History of Art, and Special Education – especially transition, autism, and postsecondary education for students with disabilities.