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Dr. Carrie Doonan is a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science. She specializes in laboratory education and science outreach, coordinating hands-on experiments for both university students and K-12 learners.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut
- B.S. in Biology, Chatham College
Research & Outreach: Dr. Doonan focuses on enhancing science education through experiential learning. She organized a major 2017 outreach event where 107 high school students conducted molecular biology transformations using plasmid DNA and bacterial cultures. This experiment demonstrated genetic engineering principles like transformation, plasmid structure, and luciferase gene expression in Vibrio fisheri. She collaborates with undergraduate teaching assistants and high school educators to design impactful laboratory activities.
Labs/Teams: Oversees undergraduate laboratory programs and directs the Biological Sciences Outreach Program, fostering partnerships with schools like North Allegheny, Freeport, and Serra Catholic High Schools.
