Teaching

In addition to research, I am involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in both formal and informal environments. I strive to encourage students to consider careers in agriculture and food science to ensure national and global food security in an increasingly uncertain world. For students interested in pursuing a career in fields similar to mine, I have recommendations of electives to take.

BIOL125-Introduction to Biology Laboratory: Organisms and Ecosystems This course is an introduction to laboratory work in life sciences. The laboratory work is project-based, and may involve field work as well as laboratory experiments. The course is designed to show the huge scope of biology and will encompass how some molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques connect with organismal and ecological biology.

BIOL126-Introduction to Biology Laboratory: Molecules and Cells This course is an introduction to laboratory work in life sciences. The laboratory work is project based, and the subject matter of the project(s) may vary. The course is designed to show the huge scope of biology and will encompass some molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques connect with organismal and ecological biology.

BIOL220-Biology of Fungi and Insects This course provides a foundational understanding of fungal and insect biology. The first half of the semester will explore fugal cell biology, diversity, and reproduction, the role of fungi as pathogens and beneficial symbiotes, and fungal interactions with humans. The second half of the semester will explore insect morphology, physiology, reproduction, and the interaction of insects with other organisms (e.g., plants, fungi, humans, and other animals).

BIOL635-Bioinformatics Seminar The course provides opportunities for students and faculty to develop and share professional interests while discussing current trends and developments in bioinformatics. Material for this course will be drawn from the current scientific literature.