Amanda Yonan

Dr. Amanda Yonan is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in innovative pedagogical approaches such as flipped classrooms and peer discussion groups. She joined the university in 2017 and previously held a faculty position at the University of Vermont for 12 years.

• Ph.D. in Human Genetics, Columbia University, 2005
• M.Phil. in Human Genetics, Columbia University, 2003
• M.A. in Genetics and Development, Columbia University, 2001
• B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego, 1999

Dr. Yonan's research interests revolve around improving science education through active learning methodologies, particularly in genetics and cell biology. As a first-generation college student, she began her academic journey at Modesto Junior College before transferring to the University of California, San Diego.

Her courses include BIOL 300 (Principles of Genetics), BIOL 310 (Human Genetics), BIOL 395 lab (Laboratory in Genetics and Cell Biology), BIOL 192 lab (Principles of Biological Investigation), and BIOL 190A (Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology). Outside academia, she enjoys outdoor activities like biking, camping, and kayaking with her family.