Anna L Tansik

Anna L Tansik serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at The University of Tampa, teaching General Biology I/II and their laboratory sections.

Education:

• B.S. from Duke University (2004)
• MAppSc from James Cook University (2006)
• Ph.D. from University of Georgia (2017)

Dr. Tansik's research centers on coral ecophysiology, specifically investigating how changing ocean conditions—such as rising temperatures and acidification—affect the model stony coral Astrangia poculata. Her work explores coral-algal symbiosis, photosynthetic production, calcification rates, and inorganic carbon physiology to draw comparative insights for tropical reef-building corals. She also develops AI applications for science education to enhance student preparedness for effective technology use in academic and professional settings.

No scientific awards were mentioned in the available information.

Dr. Tansik mentors undergraduate students through her teaching roles in core biology courses and laboratories. Her research on coral responses to environmental stressors represents her primary academic contribution, though specific grant details are not provided in the source material.

She collaborates with marine science researchers and actively participates in Bahá'í community initiatives focused on societal unity, spiritual growth, and community service.