Experience

Prairie State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Professor of Biology

  • Aug 2014 - Present



The University of New Mexico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2013

  I have taught: Biology for Non-Majors Biology for Health Majors Cellular Biology Virology Behavioral Ecology Learning Chemistry to Pursue Biology - Applied topics in chemistry to biology activities for entering biology majors - Emphasized active learning techniques - Facilitated interactions between students and Biology faculty, advisors, and student organizations - Promoted instructor interaction during office hours - Shared lessons with fellow instructors

• Scientific Researcher

  • Aug 2008 - May 2013

  - Designed a unique research program that integrates Behavioral Ecology, Genetics and Immunology - Mentored 7 undergraduate students in scientific method and laboratory techniques - Prepared manuscripts for publication - Presented research at conferences Grants: Successfully applied for six grants from 2009-2010, totaling $41,200 Research: Lizard field collection, Anolis lizard husbandry, Cyprinodon fish husbandry (brackish), Mate choice experimental design, Molecular… Show more - Designed a unique research program that integrates Behavioral Ecology, Genetics and Immunology - Mentored 7 undergraduate students in scientific method and laboratory techniques - Prepared manuscripts for publication - Presented research at conferences Grants: Successfully applied for six grants from 2009-2010, totaling $41,200 Research: Lizard field collection, Anolis lizard husbandry, Cyprinodon fish husbandry (brackish), Mate choice experimental design, Molecular techniques

• Curriculum developer

  • 2012 - 2013

  -Developed course modules that integrated earth sciences, chemistry and biology in the study of New Mexico’s Nuclear Legacy and New Mexico Water Use -Program in partnership with University resources that support women, African American and Hispanic students



Academia Sinica, Taiwan

• Taiwan
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Research Intern

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Conducted molecular research to determine genetic markers for Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome, an allergic reaction in response to the drug, carbamazepine. Conducted molecular research to determine genetic markers for Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome, an allergic reaction in response to the drug, carbamazepine.