Chad W Seys
Position title: Computer Systems Administrator
Email: cwseys@physics.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-0629
Departmental Responsibilities: information technology
Department Staff
Benjamin Spike
Position title: Director of Active Learning
Email: btspike@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 265-2052
Websites: Home Page, REACH Program
Dr. Spike oversees the implementation of active learning techniques in large-enrollment service courses including Physics 103 and 104. Since joining the physics department in January 2017, Dr. Spike led the transition to design-based laboratory activities in Physics 103/104. Dr. Spike received his Ph.D in physics from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2014, having previously earned a B.S. in physics and mathematics from UW-Madison in 2007. Before returning to Madison, he previously served as Academic Coordinator & Lecturer at the University of California-Berkeley.
Craig Stiemke
Position title: Instrument Maker
Email: castiemke@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-7380
Departmental Responsibilities: Instrument shop
Dawn M Suchomel
Position title: Travel & Events Coordinator
Email: dmsuchomel@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-7782
Departmental Responsibilities: Travel arrangements, Visitor travel arrangements, Purchasing for Plasma group, Travel reimbursements
Daniel Patrick Thurs
Position title: Teaching Faculty
Email: dpthurs@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-2356
Departmental Responsibilities: Course Coordination, Instruction
Brett Unks
Position title: Instructional Lab Manager
Email: unks@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-0075
Departmental Responsibilities: Instructional labs
Helen Yangazova
Position title: Student Program Coordinator
Email: yangazova@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-2281
Departmental Responsibilities: General admininstration assistance, Package check-in, Student services team
Rachel Zizmann
Position title: Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her
Email: rachel.zizmann@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-2118
Departmental Responsibilities: DEI coordination
I have worked in Housing and Residence Life for the last decade – helping to support students transitioning to their college experience and I am excited to help support the Physics Department in creating a more welcoming environment for all as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator.