Lydia Lytal

Dr. Lydia Lytal serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi. Her primary focus is on teaching and curriculum design for non-majors, specializing in Human Biology and Principles of Microbiology courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Mississippi (2023), following earlier degrees in Secondary Education from Blue Mountain Christian University (2010 B.S., 2018 M.Ed.).

• Education:
• B.S. Secondary Education, Blue Mountain Christian University (2010)
• M.Ed. Secondary Education, Blue Mountain Christian University (2018)
• Ph.D. Science Education, University of Mississippi (2023)

Her professional interests emphasize innovative teaching techniques and teacher development. Outside academia, she enjoys musical instrument playing, gardening, and family time with her husband and two children.