Andrea M.-K. Bierema

Dr. Andrea M.-K. Bierema is an Academic Specialist at Michigan State University, jointly appointed to the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science (CISGS) and the Department of Integrative Biology. She teaches biology courses for non-science majors, including ISB 202: Applications of Environmental and Organismal Biology and ISB 204: Applications of Biomedical Sciences.

• PhD in Science Education (Biological Sciences), Western Michigan University (2014)
• MSc in Biology, Western Michigan University (2009)
• BSc in Biology, Western Michigan University (2006)

Her research emphasizes science education, curriculum design, and inclusive pedagogy, particularly through case studies and team-based learning in large-enrollment courses. Recent work explores generative AI in debates, CRISPR applications in education, and de-extinction ethics. She actively contributes to open educational resources (OER) and received multiple teaching excellence awards.

Her publications span biology education, animal behavior, and pedagogical innovation, with recent articles addressing antibiotic resistance, AI in classrooms, and scientific literacy. She serves on university committees like the Academic Specialist Advisory Committee and Natural Science Curriculum Committee, co-chairing the DEI Subcommittee. Her work integrates educational technology tools like D2L and Piazza to enhance communication and accessibility.