معرفی
Dr. Brian M. Forster is the GEP Science Lab Coordinator and Chemical Hygiene Officer at Saint Joseph's University's Department of Biology. With a PhD in Microbiology from Cornell University (2011) and a BS in Biological Sciences (Cell/Molecular) from SUNY Binghamton (2006), he specializes in pedagogical innovations for non-science majors through laboratory-based courses in microbiology, environmental science, and quantitative skills development.
- Institutional Affiliation: Saint Joseph's University, College of Arts and Sciences
- Education: PhD Microbiology (Cornell), BS Biological Sciences (SUNY)
His research interests focus on science education for non-majors, including:
- Microbiology education pedagogy
- Environmental science laboratory design
- Quantitative skill integration
- Interactive educational technology
- Science outreach program development
- Curriculum standardization for allied health
Recent publications highlight his work on climate change education (2024), interactive GMO simulations (2023), microscopy skill development (2023), and rain garden pedagogy (2021). These works span environmental science education, microbiology laboratory innovation, and quantitative reasoning frameworks.
Scientific recognitions include:
- 2017 Faculty Merit Award for Teaching
- 2016 Exemplary Contribution to Journal Curriculum Section
- 2014 #topprofsju Award
He actively participates in science outreach through the Eastern Pennsylvania Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (co-chair of education committee) and Delaware Valley Science Fairs (board member). His laboratory facilities in Connelly Hall feature state-of-the-art AV systems, Leica/Olympus microscopes, and computer-assisted data analysis tools for general education science courses.
