Dr. Jeff Ploegstra serves as Dean for Foundational and Health Sciences at Dordt University. He provides leadership for the people and programs in Foundational and Health Sciences, including:
Dr. Ploegstra guides the development and implementation of Dordt’s Core Program, including leading the Core Program Committee. In addition, he has worked as a professor of biology and environmental studies at Dordt since 2009.
His research interests include population genetics of native prairies, perennial crop development, and probiotics.
Education
The Lord's abundant goodness surrounds us in every corner of creation, but the world often tempts us to take these blessings for granted. How do we cultivate true contentment in a world that chases endless novelty?
A series on mathematics and Christianity
In a father's heartfelt letter, he expresses concern about his daughter's aversion to math, emphasizing how a strong math foundation can enrich life.
