Michelle Ziadie

MICHELLE ZIADIE is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses such as Biodiversity, General Genetics, and Organic Evolution, emphasizing evolutionary perspectives and critical thinking. Her research focuses on evolutionary genetics (parental care, social immune function) and undergraduate evolution education, aiming to improve teaching methods and address student misconceptions.

Education: Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (implied).

Research Interests: Combines behavioral and genetic approaches to study evolutionary processes, particularly parental care and social immunity. Advocates for innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance student engagement with evolution concepts. Collaborates with campus faculty on interdisciplinary projects.

Teaching: Known for dynamic courses like BSC 2011 (Biodiversity), PCB 3063 (General Genetics), and PCB 4674 (Organic Evolution), which blend foundational science with real-world applications.

Awards & Grants: None explicitly listed. Focus remains on teaching and collaborative research.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but collaborates with faculty on campus.