Christopher Trimby

Christopher Trimby is an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware (UD), affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He serves as Undergraduate Advising Director and holds a B.S. from Northern Illinois University and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on undergraduate learning strategies and training future science educators, emphasizing classroom activity efficacy, metacognition, and mentorship programs. He teaches core courses including BISC 207/208 Introductory Biology and BISC 306 General Physiology. Trimby leads study abroad programs in Paris, blending scientific discovery history with modern context, such as analyzing Jean-Baptiste Denis’s blood transfusion research. His work bridges historical scientific contexts with contemporary societal influences on scientific discourse.

Education:

• B.S., Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
• Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Research Interests:

• Assessment of active learning techniques in STEM education
• Development of metacognitive skills in undergraduates
• Peer mentorship programs in biology
• Preparation of future science faculty as educators

Labs/Teams: Office located in 402E Harker ISE; primary lab in 241 Wolf Hall.