Archives: Staff Members

Zhao, Renren

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Dr. Renren Zhao

Renren Zhao

Associate Professor of Mathematics

912-279-5961

Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics with Statistics emphasis, University of Missouri Rolla
M.A. in Applied Mathematics, University of Missouri Rolla
B.A. in Economics, Chongqing University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My teaching centers on statistics, probability, and computing/data science, with an emphasis on using computation and simulation to connect theory to real applications. My research interests include saddlepoint approximation and statistical inference, particularly equivalence testing in exponential families, with related interests in actuarial science, machine learning, and mathematics education.

Recent scholarly output: Renren Zhao and Paige Robert, “Optimal Equivalence Testing in Exponential Families,” Statistical Papers.

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Williamson, Scott

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Scott Williamson

Scott Williamson

Professor of Practice, Marketing and Communications

912-280-7762

Education
BA in Political Studies, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
MMC in Mass Communications/Public Relations, University of Georgia

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
As a Professor of Practice in Marketing and Communications, I enjoy applying “real world” experience from my 25 years in the private sector to my classes. My interests include consumer product marketing, sports marketing, and popular culture.

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Stasek, David

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Dr. David Stasek

David Stasek

Professor of Biology

912-279-5943

Education
Ph.D. in Zoology (2009), Miami University (Oxford, OH)
M.S. in Zoology (2006), Miami University (Oxford, OH)
B.S. in Biology (2002), Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea, OH)

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Natural History of Vertebrate and Invertebrate Animals, Predator-prey interactions, and Biodiversity

Kennedy, T.*, Outhwaite, A., Rigdon, J.*, and Stasek, D. The biodiversity of the invertebrate community within an intertidal pond on Jekyll Island. Poster presentation at the Coastal Science Symposium at the College of Coastal Georgia, December 5, 2025. This research will be submitted for publication Spring 2026. *denotes undergraduate coauthor

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Stephens, Ray

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Dr. Ray Stephens

Ray Stephens, College of Coastal Georgia

Lecturer of Business Administration

912-279-5939

Education
Enrolled MS Psychology, University of West Alabama
MBA Marketing, Columbia Southern University
Ed.D. Ed Administration, Georgia Southern University
MS Management, Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. Ed Leadership, Georgia Southern University
BBA Management, Georgia Southern College

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Marketing, Management, Consumer/Organization Behavior

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