Sarah Shawver

Sarah Shawver serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology within the School of Arts & Sciences at Columbia College, where she has been a faculty member since 2022. She teaches undergraduate courses including Principles of Biology (BIOL 110), Principles of Biology II with Lab (BIOL 112/L), Soils (BIOL/ENVS 319), Forestry (BIOL/ENVS 338), and Botany (BIOL/ENVS 343).

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Soil Science and Wildlife Ecology from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
• M.S. in Ag & Natural Resources from Tarleton State University
• Ph.D. in Crop, Soils, & Environmental Sciences from Virginia Tech

Dr. Shawver's research centers on soil microbial communities with emphasis on antibiotic impacts from cattle manure, bridging agricultural practices and environmental sustainability. Her work integrates field studies with laboratory analysis to assess ecological consequences in soil systems, contributing to sustainable land management frameworks.

No information about scientific awards or grant funding is provided in available materials. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise across biological and environmental disciplines, with course development focused on applied ecological principles.