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Molecular Basis of Animal Evolution Laboratory- Caltech
Bi 160, 2 quarters (2019, 2022)
  • Developed a laboratory course on population genomic  analysis in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Parker.
  • Labs included field collection, sequencing library preparation, variant calling, population structure, and positive selection.
  • I led 4 of 9 laboratory sessions and mentored two graduate student teaching assistants.
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Symbiosis in the Environment - Oregon State University

Bi 358, 1 quarter  (2015) 
  • Lecture class (~ 50 undergraduate students) on beneficial symbioses, or mutualistic relationships, in the environment. We covered a diverse range of symbiotic associations including photosynthetic, chemosynthetic, luminescent, nutritional and nitogen-fixation symbioses.  I presented half the lectures, developed group activities, maintained course website, and wrote quizzes and test material. 

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All our hardwork in print. 2014
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Blending sponges for regeneration experiment. 2013

Invertebrate Zoology- Oregon State University

 Z 362  Laboratory  (2011-2014)
  • Presented lectures, prepared labs, quizzes and exams, coordinated field trips ​
 Curriculum Redesign of the Lab  (2013)
  • Co-wrote and redesigned 10 laboratory to incorporate active learning exercises broadly covering animal physiology and behavior, ecology, evolution and molecular biology using key invertebrate model organisms throughout. In 2014, we received Institutional Review Board approval to collect data from our students that will be used to publish selected labs. 

Human Anatomy and Physiology- Oregon State University

In all sections, I prepared and presented lectures, wrote quizzes and exams, and developed additional lab activities and study tools.

Bi 341, 5 quarters  (2012-2015)      
  • Bones and muscles                    

  Bi 342, 3 quarters  (2012-2014)
  •  Nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems
       
Bi 343, 2 quarter  (2015) 
  • Circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems​
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Other Classroom Experience

  • Guest Lecture in Coastal Biology, Penn State, 2017
  • Data analysis for the Human Anatomy and Introductory Biology series, 2016
  • Principles of Biology Laboratory 211 and 212, Oregon State University,  2010-2011
  • Principles  of Biology: Cell Laboratory 201, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2008-2009
  • Marine Quest:  Ocean Lab, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2007-2010

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