Donald Shaw

Donald Shaw serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he has maintained faculty status since February 2002. His primary academic focus spans Human Anatomy and Physiology within Science and Technology, with active teaching responsibilities in Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II, Endocrinology, and Biological Sciences seminars.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physiology (Endocrinology), University of Connecticut (1994)
• M.S. in Physiology (Endocrinology), University of Connecticut (1989)
• B.S. in Biology, Fu-Jen Catholic University in Taiwan (1983)

Research Focus: Dr. Shaw's scholarly work centers on mammalian circadian/seasonal rhythms, photoperiodism, and reproductive neuroendocrinology, with specific investigations into melatonin rhythms and Rivulus marmoratus reproductive physiology. His experimental approach bridges chronobiology and endocrine physiology to examine environmental light cycle impacts on biological systems.

Publication Trends: His scholarly output demonstrates dual expertise in educational resource development (two Anatomy/Physiology lab manuals published in 2009-2013) and experimental chronobiology research (2007 Journal of Pineal Research article on Siberian hamster development). This reflects consistent engagement with both pedagogical innovation in life sciences education and fundamental endocrine rhythm mechanisms.

Professional Recognition:

• No scientific awards documented in source materials

Academic Service: Actively contributes to curriculum development through Blackboard implementation expertise and classroom management techniques. Serves on institutional committees related to teaching effectiveness and technology integration, though specific grant funding remains unreported.

Collaborative Networks: Maintains active membership in the Tennessee Academy of Science (since 2012), iTeach collaborative platform for physiology educators (since 2010), and Council on Undergraduate Research (since 2009), facilitating interdisciplinary knowledge exchange in anatomy/physiology instruction.