Dyan Morgan

Dyan Morgan is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Kansas, specializing in STEM education and developmental biology research. Their work bridges pedagogical innovation with molecular mechanisms in model organisms.

• Role: Faculty Fellow and Teaching Professor
• University: University of Kansas
• Department: Biology
• Email: dyan.morgan@ku.edu

Morgan focuses on improving higher-order cognitive skill development in biology education through tools like metacognitive mapping, TED Talks integration, and Zotero-based mentoring. Their research also explores cellular and immunological processes using C. elegans and bacterial models.

Recent publications highlight hybrid laboratory curricula, online immunology labs, and developmental gene regulation. Key themes include educational technology adaptation, inquiry-based learning, and elucidating molecular pathways in stem cell differentiation.