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Jen Burbank is a Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department at Utah State University (USU). She specializes in teaching large general education courses, particularly Biology 1010: Biology and the Citizen, and coordinates multiple sections of this course on the Logan campus. She also teaches BIOL 3030: Genetics and Society. Her focus includes enhancing scientific literacy for non-majors through evidence-based pedagogy and Open Educational Resources (OER).
- Education:
- BS in Biology, Utah State University (1999)
- MS in Biology (Molecular Biology), University of Nebraska at Kearney (2014)
- Other: Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, University of New Haven (2024)
- Secondary Education Teaching Certification (Chemistry), Weber State University (2000)
- Level 2 Professional Educator License, State of Utah (2020)
Her teaching interests emphasize making biology accessible and relevant to non-specialists, adopting OER materials, and fostering engagement through pedagogical innovation. She has received numerous awards, including the 2023 Teaching Excellence Scholar Cohort and the 2023 Master Teacher Certificate from USU's Empower program.
- Awards:
- Teaching Excellence Scholar 2023 Cohort (2023)
- Master Teacher Certificate (2023)
- OER Economic Impact Award (2019)
Burbank has consistently taught core biology courses since 2018, integrating her expertise in genetics and molecular biology. She advocates for OER adoption, reflected in grants like the 2022 USU Libraries OER Adopt Grant.
