Linda M. Iadarola

Linda M. Iadarola is an Associate Teaching Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Quinnipiac University, where she has held progressively advancing roles since 2006 including Adjunct Professor, Term Faculty, Assistant Teaching Professor, and current Associate Teaching Professor since 2016. She serves as Coordinator for Bio105/Bio106 lectures and labs and Co-Chair of the IDEAL and QSTEP student programs.

Her educational background includes:

• BS, University of Connecticut
• MS, Southern Connecticut State University
• PhD, University of Connecticut

Dr. Iadarola's research bridges Cell Biology and Neurobiology with educational innovation, focusing on student-centered learning environments through technology integration and interdisciplinary course design. Her expertise in Pharmaceutical Sciences informs her development of multidisciplinary case studies, particularly in courses like BIO 203: How Drugs Affect Your Body, while her scholarship on problem-based learning has established her as a regional leader in pedagogical advancement.

She has secured two competitive grants and a faculty fellowship to transform classroom learning environments, resulting in nationally recognized case studies published with the National Case Study Center and The American Biology Teacher.

Through her leadership in IDEAL and QSTEP programs, Dr. Iadarola actively mentors students while advancing initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her regular invitations to regional conferences on technology-driven student engagement demonstrate her impact on contemporary science education.