Emmanuel Santa-Martinez

Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), within the School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering. He specializes in teaching bilingual biology courses, including Introduction to Biology, Plant Biology, and College Biology II, with a focus on creating an inclusive learning environment for underrepresented students.

• Undergraduate: Universidad de Puerto Rico, Humacao
• Doctorate: University of Wisconsin, Madison

His research focuses on plant-pollinator interactions, biodiversity, and the ecological impacts of climate change. He emphasizes integrating real-world research into his courses, collaborating with Dr. Melissa Hardy to provide students with hands-on experience. Recent publications analyze pollination efficiency in eggplants, exotic bee abundance in legume crops, and pollen deposition dynamics in alfalfa systems.

Dr. Santa-Martinez advocates for equity in education, leveraging his Afro-Latino queer identity to mentor students facing similar challenges. Future plans include expanding bilingual biology curricula and certifying SLCC as a wildlife and pollinator-friendly campus.