- Interim Department Chair, Biological Sciences
- Professor, Biological Sciences
- cjhuckin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2475
- Dow 741, GLRC 206
Links of Interest
Research Expertise
- Ecology of lakes, streams, and their riparian interface with terrestrial systems
- Fish ecology, biology, functional morphology
- effects of land use on ecological systems
- Biomonitoring for research and restoration
- Effects of Invasive Species
Cecelia Baccus
- Administrative Aide, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- cbaccus@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2071
- Dow 740
- Adjunct Instructor, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- cmblake@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3539
- Dow 726
Tori Connors
- Department Coordinator
- tconnors@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1628
- Dow 739
"70% of today’s medical decisions depend on laboratory test results, showing the important role of clinical laboratories in today’s healthcare system"
—Centers for Disease Control, cdc.gov
—Centers for Disease Control, cdc.gov
- Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Director
- Assistant Teaching Professor
- MLS Academic Advisor
- cedaniel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2120
- Dow 732
Teaching Interests
- Immunohematology
- Medical Bacteriology
- Phlebotomy
- Professor, Biological Sciences
- rupdatta@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1783
- Dow 530
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Plant Biochemistry
- Environmental Remediation
- Plant-Microbe Interactions
- Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- pdgoetsc@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1790
- Dow 502
Areas of Expertise
- Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
- Genomics / Bioinformatics
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Developmental Biology
- Transcriptional Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Professor, Biological Sciences
- Director, Chemical Advanced Resolution Methods Laboratory
Research Interests
- Algal Extracellular Polymers and Biocomposites - Regulation of Biogenesis
- Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- eherschg@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3351
- Dow 730
Current Research Interests
- Plant Evolutionary Ecology
- Ecological and Community Genetics
- Genome Size and Polyploidy Evolution
- Invasive Species Biology and Integrated Socio-Environmental Systems
"Cellulose is the fiber of human civilization."
- Emeritus Research Professor, Biological Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, CFRES
- cpjoshi@mtu.edu
- Dow 724
Research Interests: Biological Sciences
- Plant Molecular Genetics
Areas of Expertise: Biology and Forestry
- Cellulose and lignin biosynthesis in trees
- Wood formation
- Tree growth and development
- Engineering trees
- Forest bioinformatics/computational biology
- Emeritus Research Professor, Biological Sciences
- Adjunct Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
- wkerfoot@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2769
- GLRC 305, office
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Aquatic Ecology
- Paleoecology
Skylar LaPine
- Administrative Aide
- sjlapine@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2025
- Dow 740
- Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- ralarson@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2254
- Dow 409
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Neural Control of the Heart
- Autonomic Function in Health and Disease
Sarah LewAllen
- MLS Program Coordinator
- selewall@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2035
- Dow 734
Teaching Interests
- Hematology & Hemostasis
- Clinical Chemistry
- Professionalism & Career Preparation
- Professor, Biological Sciences
- Director, Ecosystem Science Center
- Director, Aquatic Analysis (AQUA) Shared Facility
- ammarcar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2867
- Dow 727
Research Interests
- Limnology
- Ecosystem Ecology of Streams and Rivers
- Biogeochemistry
- Associate Teaching Professor, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- mmiron@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3532
- Dow 720
Teaching Interests
- Mental health/mental illness
- Mental illness stigma
- Substance use/abuse
- Substance abuse stigma
- Psychiatric pharmacology
- Social Determinants of Health/Disease
- Spirituality in Healthcare
- Associate Teaching Professor, Biological Sciences
- bemorin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3373
- 736 Dow
Teaching Interests
- Clinical Lab Techniques
- Clinical Immunology and Serology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- jaolin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1121
- GLRC 221
Research Interests
- Community Ecology
- Trophic Interactions
- Marine Ecology
- Ecogeochemical Tracer Techniques
- Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- gpaterso@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1120
- GLRC 205
Areas of Expertise
- Legacy and emerging pollutants
- Ecotoxicology
- Great Lakes fisheries
- Multiple stressors
- Fisheries bioenergetics
Positions Available
Research Interests
- Using pollutants as ecological tracers
- Overwintering bioaccumulation and bioamplification
- Energy dynamics in Great Lakes food-webs
- Energetic costs of multiple stressors
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- mpolkky@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3532
- Dow 720
Professional Memberships
Teaching Interests
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Clinical Instructor
- Associate Teaching Professor, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- trajalah@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3534
- Dow 725
Teaching Interests
- Fundamentals
- Nursing Theory
- Leadership and Management
John J Romanowski Jr
- Laboratory Supervisor
- jromanow@mtu.edu
- Dow 510
- Associate Teaching Professor, Nursing, Biological Sciences
- igsergey@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3539
- Dow 726
Research Interests
-
Teaching methodologies
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Bloom’s Taxonomy
-
Simulation
-
International learning experience
-
Chronic Disease Management
Teaching Experience
- Pharmacology
- Dosage Calculations
- Nursing Research and Statistics
- Clinical Practice
- Introduction to Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Nursing Theory
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Finances
- Chronic Disease Management through the Eyes of British Culture
- Nursing Program Director
- Teaching Professor
- lasulliv@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2850
- Dow 733
Teaching Interests
- Professional Issues and Ethics in Nursing
- Nursing Theory
- Community Nursing
- Nursing Leadership
- Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Graduate Program Director, Biological Sciences
- xtang2@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1872
- Dow 533
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Diabetes and Obesity
- MicroRNA and Diabetes
- Islet beta-cell function and Identity
- MicroRNA Technologies
- Professor, Biological Sciences
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Gene Silencing
- RNA Interference (RNAi)
- MicroRNA (miRNA) and miRNA Eveolution
- RNA Silencing in Plant Germ Extract and Drosophila Embryo Lysate.
- Fungal RNAi and microRNA
- MicroRNA Technologies: Small Tandem Target mimic (STTM) and MicroRNA Array
- Plant Electrophysiology in Plant microRNA STTM lines and Venus flytrap.
- Wild Blueberry Improvement
- Associate Professor
- Dept. of Biological Sciences
- xiaohut@mtu.edu
- Phone: 906-487-3068
- Office: Dow 505
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cancer Genetics and Metabolism
- Mechanisms of Cancer Initiation and Progression
- Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Interactions of Diet and Nutrition with Cancer
- Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
- Associate Director, Great Lakes Research Center
- smtechtm@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3250
- Dow 531
Research Interests
- Environmental Microbiology
- Next-generation sequencing technology and bioinformatics/computational biology
- Microbial physiology and biochemistry
- Microbes as sensors for the environmental impacts of oil and gas production
- Microbially-mediated remediation of crude oil contamination
- Sustainability and plastic biodegradation
Dave Toczydlowski
- Research Engineer/Scientist, Biological Sciences
- t-11@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2478
- Dow 532
- Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- tjvickma@mtu.edu
- GLRC 220
Positions Available
Graduate Assistantship in Microbial Ecology and Winter Limnology
Research Interests
- Microbial Ecology
- Biogeochemistry
- Limnology
- Cryosphere
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Biological Sciences
- Academic Advisor
- twakeham@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3435
- Dow 738
- Professor of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Biological Sciences
- twerner@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1209
- Dow 523 (Use Dow 740 for shipping items)
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Evolution
- Genetics
- Toxicology
- Developmental Biology
Lucille Zelazny
- Research Assistant, Biological Sciences
- lzelazny@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2791
- GLRC 206
- Research Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
- yzhang49@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2546
- Dow 722
Links of Interest
Positions Available
- Ph.D. Research Assistantship
- Previous experiences in molecular biology, cell biology, and animal studies are preferred
- Send CV to yzhang49@mtu.edu