PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATORS
Dr. Jeff Morris - email
University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Jeff Morris, PI, Co-Founder, is an Assistant Professor in the Biology department at UAB. He received his PhD in microbiology at the University of Tennessee and is a former NASA Astrobiology Institute Fellow. Research interests: Marine Microbiology, Experimental Evolution, Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, STEAM Education |
Dr. Samiksha Raut - email
University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Samiksha Raut, Co-PI, Co-Founder, is an Assistant Professor in of Biology. She also teaches workshops through the NSF funded Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning. She received her PhD in environmental toxicology from UAB. Research interests: Active-learning, Undergraduate study habits, Gamification, Service-Learning |
Dr. Jeff Olimpo
University of Texas El Paso Dr. Jeff Olimpo, Co-PI, is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Department and a leader of the UTEP Biology Education Research Group. From University of Maryland College Park, he holds an M.A. in Science Education, an M.S. in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Research interests: Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, Student Motivation and Attitudes, Undergraduate Teaching Assistants |
Dr. Trent Sutton
University of Alaska Fair Banks Dr. Trent Sutton, Co-PI, is a Associate Dean of Academics and Professor in the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. He holds a PhD in Fisheries Science from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Research interests: Trophic Ecology, Population Biology, Fish Habitats |
STEERING COMMITTEE
Dr. Erin Arnold, Chair of Biology, Jefferson State Community College
Dr. Tracey Wilson, Department Chairperson, Natural Sciences Department, Lawson State Community College
Dr. Virginia Balke, Co-PI of Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI)
Dr. Tracey Wilson, Department Chairperson, Natural Sciences Department, Lawson State Community College
Dr. Virginia Balke, Co-PI of Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI)
LEADERS
ROSE MEMBERS
Melissa Walker (Biology Grad); James Kizzial (Microbiology Grad); Melike Onat (UAB CORD Postdoc); Reim Almotiri (Physics Grad); Julian Jackson (Biology Grad Alum); Rachel Rock (Biology Alum); Daniel Mendoza (Biology and STEM Education); Anna Jones (Neuroscience and STEM Education); James Boyett (BMS); Sebastian Schormann (BMS); Tam Tran (Biology Alum)The University of Alabama at Birmingham: Dr. Dr. Denise Monti (Biology); Dr. Stacy Krueger-Hadfield (Biology); Dr. Heather Patterson (Biology); Dr. Peggy Biga (Biology); Dr. Diane Tucker (Neuroscience); Dr. Melissa Harris (Biology); Dr. Karolina Muhktar (Biology); Dr. Shahid Muhktar (Biology); Dr. Karen Gamble (Nutrition); Dr. Lyse Norian (Nutrition); Dr. Lyne Racette (Opthamology); Dr. Anil Challa (Genetics/BMS); Dr. Ashley Turner (Biology/GBS); Dr. Jackie Nickles (Chemistry); Dr. Joe March (Chemistry); ; Dr. Yogesh Vohra (Physics); Dr. Mickie Powell (Biology); Dr. John Mayer (Math, STEM Institute); Dr. Lee Meadows (Education, STEM Institute); Dr. Cristin Gaven (Neuroscience); Dr. Dale Dicksinson (Center for Teaching and Learning); Nancy Abney (Graduate School),
Jefferson State Community College: Dr. Nic Kin (Biology); Dr. Brenda Hammer (Biology)
Birmingham Southern College: Dr. Pam Hanson (Biology); Dr. Katie Gibbs (Nutrition)
Calhoun Community College: Effie Nicke (Biology/joint with UAB)
Jefferson State Community College: Dr. Nic Kin (Biology); Dr. Brenda Hammer (Biology)
Birmingham Southern College: Dr. Pam Hanson (Biology); Dr. Katie Gibbs (Nutrition)
Calhoun Community College: Effie Nicke (Biology/joint with UAB)