معرفی
Diren Pamuk Turner is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at Tufts University, within the School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Tufts University (2010) and a BS from Boğaziçi University (2002). Her teaching focuses on Biochemistry, Introductory Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry courses. Prior to her current role, she served as a preceptor at Harvard University’s Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and held lecturer positions at Tufts and Regis College.
Education:
- PhD in Chemistry, Tufts University, 2010
- BS in Chemistry, Boğaziçi University, 2002
Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Pamuk-Turner emphasizes pedagogical innovation in chemistry education, particularly in biochemistry and foundational chemistry courses. Her work integrates molecular biology concepts with clinical applications, reflecting her background in molecular medicine and cellular biology.
Awards:
- Tufts Graduate Institute for Teaching Fellowship (2007)
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2003, Department of Chemistry)
Grants & Professional Activities: She received funding from the Tisch Library OER Mini Awards (2021) for open educational resources. Her teaching portfolio includes repeated instruction of Biochemistry II and Expanded General Chemistry with Lab, reflecting her commitment to undergraduate STEM education.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in available materials, though her role involves collaborative teaching within the Department of Chemistry.
