Jed Rasmussen

Jed Rasmussen is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biology at Snow College. His career focuses on bridging scientific research with undergraduate education, driven by his formative experiences as a student at Snow College. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Iowa (2014), followed by postdoctoral research in Otolaryngology and Microbiology. His research spans microbiology, infectious disease pathogenesis, and plant biology, with notable work on Francisella tularensis virulence mechanisms and sagebrush nitrogen dynamics.

Education highlights include a B.S. in Biochemistry (Utah State University, 2007) and an A.A. in Spanish/Chemistry (Snow College, 2005). He has received the Science Teaching Fellowship from the American Society for Microbiology (2013-2014). His teaching portfolio includes courses in Biology I, Human Physiology, and lab sections.

Rasmussen’s research interests emphasize microbial pathogenesis, vaccine development, and STEM education innovation. He has published extensively on bacterial virulence factors, host-pathogen interactions, and community college education strategies. His work on hydraulic lift in sagebrush contributes to arid land ecology understanding. He actively promotes evidence-based teaching practices and critical thinking skills in STEM education.