Michaela Gazdik Stofer

Michaela Gazdik Stofer is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at NC State University's College of Sciences, specializing in Microbiology. She joined the faculty in August 2023. Her role includes teaching responsibilities and academic advising within the undergraduate program.

Education: Earned PhD in Immunology and Infectious Disease from SUNY Albany. Over 16 years of experience in undergraduate education since 2007.

• Research Interests:
  • Bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms
  • Historical and societal impacts of infectious diseases
  • Active learning strategies using case studies
  • Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs)

No specific grants or awards mentioned in current profile.

Lab/Team Affiliations: Part of the Department of Biological Sciences' teaching faculty team and affiliated with Microbiology graduate programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.