Emily Tansey

Emily Tansey serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Otterbein University, where she has taught for over 15 years. Her instructional responsibilities include General Chemistry lecture/lab for non-majors, Biochemistry/Organic Integrative Studies, specialized biochemistry labs, and the food chemistry-focused course "Biochemistry is a Piece of Cake" within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Milligan College, Tennessee
• M.S. in Biochemistry from East Tennessee State University

Tansey's scientific expertise bridges classroom instruction and prior neuroscience research. Her background in voltage-gated potassium channels (NIH) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Ohio State University) informs her pedagogical approach, particularly through innovative applications like food chemistry to demystify biochemical principles for undergraduate learners.

Recognition for her teaching excellence includes:

• Part-Time Teaching Award (2019) for contributions to General Studies education

While currently dedicated to undergraduate instruction, Tansey previously managed the Zebrafish Research Facility at The Ohio State University. She emphasizes student engagement as central to her Otterbein experience, valuing students' dedication to academic rigor and societal improvement.