Professor of Molecular Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Hard Knocks University. My work focuses on undergraduate science education, curriculum development, and the teaching of molecular and cellular biology. I hold a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Standing Strong University and have taught across a broad range of courses in the life sciences while contributing to curriculum design, academic leadership, and student mentorship.
Molecular Biology | Genetics | Cell Biology | Biology Education | Laboratory Pedagogy | Curriculum Development | Active Learning | Student Success
I teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. My teaching emphasizes scientific reasoning, experimental design, data interpretation, and communication, with the goal of helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed for careers in science and related fields.
Some of the courses I teach includes:
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Research Methods
Advanced Laboratory Techniques
My scholarly work includes publications in both the molecular life sciences and biology education.
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Publication Title, Volume , 227, pp 21-25, 2025.
Journal Name, Volume , 15, pp 245 to 259, 2024.
Journal Name, Volume 28, pp 1102 to 1116, 2023.
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Journal Name, Volume 121, pp 85 to 97, 2022.
Recent invited talks, conference presentations, and workshops.
Teaching Molecular Biology Beyond the Textbook
International Conference on Biology Education, 2026
Designing Laboratory Experiences that Foster Scientific Thinking
National STEM Teaching Symposium, 2025
Active Learning in Large Biology Classes
University Teaching and Learning Conference, 2024