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Division Physical & Biological Sciences Division

Department/College/Unit Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology Department

Title Associate Professor of Teaching

Affiliation Faculty

Faculty Type Regular Faculty

Primary Office Location Sinsheimer Laboratories
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Mail Stop MCD Biology

Biography, Education and Training

B.A. MCD Biology, UC Santa Cruz

M.S. Biology, Stanford University

Ph.D. MCD Biology, UC Santa Cruz

Summary of Expertise

As a teaching professor, I am focused on supporting the university’s educational mission of excellence in teaching by integrating evidence-based, equity-minded practices into our classrooms in order to make our curriculum a more accessible, inclusive and enriching experience for our students.  My interests in scientific teaching, the growth and development of our students, and equity in STEM higher education are blended into the design and pedagogy of all my classes, where I aspire to provide meaningful learning experiences that engage students’ interests, support their success and prepare them well for their future in STEM.  I am also actively engaged in projects with graduate students, faculty, and campus partners to advocate for and support the integration of evidence-based, equity-minded pedagogy across our curriculum and campus to help our students thrive in STEM here at UCSC. 

Research Interests

I am currently working on a project to enhance teaching professional development for graduate teaching assisntants in biology.

Teaching Interests

I teach/have taught lecture and lab courses in: genetics, molecular biology, immunology, bioinformatics, physiology and pedagogy.

Courses BIOL80A- Female Physiology
BIOL109L- Yeast Molecular Genetics Laboratory
BIOL130- Human Physiology
BIOL130L- Human Physiology Laboratory
BIOL288- Pedagogy in STEM