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TEACHING

Courses Taught

Pan-Biology (BIO504) - Guest Lecturer

Northern Arizona University

April 2024

Developed curriculum addressing the critical gap in training related to risk assessment and career-specific skills. I cover topics such as risk tolerance, decision-making (including heuristic traps, anchoring, and checklists), and safety measures in various settings (field, greenhouse, lab).

 

Organismal Biology (BIO182L) - Course Instructor

Northern Arizona University

January 2021 – Current

Emphasized evolution, genetics, ecology, morphology, and physiology and how these unifying principles affect organisms on Earth.

 

Genetics (IBIO341) - Graduate Teaching Assistant

Michigan State University                         

January 2020 – May 2020

Provided students with a basic understanding of genetics, the tools and techniques needed to critically evaluate genetic information, and how to apply that knowledge to everyday life.

 

Ecology Laboratory (IBIO355L) - Course Instructor

Michigan State University

August 2019 – December 2019

Designed and implemented interdisciplinary course materials, expanded and developed knowledge of core concepts, scientific practices, and scientific communication, to guide students through a self-conducted research project and produce a manuscript.

 

Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory (BS171) - Graduate Teaching Assistant

Michigan State University

August 2017 – May 2018

Concentrated on the principles and applications of common techniques used in cellular and molecular biology.

Foundations of Leadership - Teaching Assistant

University of Arizona                                   

Spring 2012

Developed effective leadership skills including communication, mission and vision, group development, values, ethics, diversity, and creating change.

Teaching Philosophy

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Erika R. LaPlante | Biological Sciences | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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