Division and Alumni News
TWU biology instructor explains complex concepts through fun videos
4/6/21
Maryví González Solá found new and innovative ways to help her biology students understand the complexities of the human anatomy — producing short, fun lecture videos and study tips designed to help the students succeed.
“I always enjoy teaching anatomy, but sometimes my students wouldn’t understand immediately the concepts,” said González, an adjunct professor in the TWU Department of Biology. “So, I decided to start preparing the videos. My goal is to capture my students’ attention and generate retention of the material.”
29 biology students present in 2021 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium, 8 named Chancellor’s Student Research Scholars
4/15/21
The Biology Department is proud of the hard work and dedication of all of our student researchers who presented in the 2021 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium on April 13-14, 2021. A special congratulations to our 2021 Chancellor’s Student Research Scholars!
Undergraduate Students
Michael Paul Hunter (laboratory of Dr. Dayna Averitt)
Tahree Ladell (laboratory of Dr. Michael Bergel)
Anusha Mithani (laboratory of Dr. Elisa Na)
Post-Bac Students
Angela Lopez-Ramirez (laboratory of Dr. Dayna Averitt)
Master’s Students
Priscila Frayre (laboratory of Dr. Elisa Na)
PhD Students
Akshaya Arva (laboratory of Dr. Christopher Brower)
Anne Davenport (laboratory of Dr. DiAnna Hynds)
Mohammad Farhan Lakdawala (laboratory of Dr. Tina Gumienny)
TWU to celebrate new Scientific Research Commons April 13-14
4/7/21
Join TWU Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Nutrition & Food Science for a two-day event celebrating the NEW Scientific Research Commons (SRC) on TWU's Denton campus. SRC is located on the southeast corner of campus at Texas St. and N Bell Ave. Events to include:
Tuesday, April 13: 12:30-1:30 p.m. poster session; 2 p.m. dedication ceremony for the new installation, "Infinite"; and 4-5 p.m. poster session.
Wednesday, April 14: 1-2 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. poster sessions
Out of concern for your safety, this event is open to the TWU community only.
Dr. Ann Davis wins national teaching award
3/18/21
The Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) has selected Dr. Ann Davis as the 2021 Winner of the Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teaching Award. Dr. Davis teaches Principles of Biology, Scientific Communication, and Immunology. She was recognized for her innovative teaching and use of active learning exercises, including clickers and team-based learning, as well as her work advising students as Chair of the Pre-health Committee at TWU. Dr. Davis will receive a plaque and an award of $1500, and she will deliver the Marjorie Garner Lecture at the next annual SCST meeting.
Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity names TWU alumna Senior Project Manager
2/8/21
National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity announced that Kristen Stevens Hobbs, MPH, has joined as Senior Project Manager for Quality Improvement and Equity. In her role, Hobbs will champion the advancement of health equity and will implement epidemiologic principles for the design, implementation and management of evidence-based public health interventions.
Kristen earned her BS in Biology from Texas Woman’s University and her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Saint Louis University.