Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson is a Professor of Biology at St. Norbert College, specializing in paleontology and biology education. Her research focuses on the taxonomy and evolution of ischyromyid and sciuravid rodents, with a particular emphasis on phylogenetic analysis and active learning strategies in undergraduate education.

• Education: B.S. from Alma College, M.S. from Northeastern University, D.A. from Idaho State University

Anderson's scholarly work bridges paleontological research and pedagogical innovation. Her recent publications include systematics of Paleocene-Eocene Rodentia, rediscovery of lost holotypes, and studies on retrieval-based learning techniques. She is currently authoring an illustrated guide to Bighorn Basin ischyromyids.

Her teaching portfolio spans courses such as Human Biology and Society, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, and Anatomy and Physiology. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided text, her contributions to paleontology and education are reflected in her active research agenda and peer-reviewed publications.