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Dr. Miriam Segura is a Professor of Biology at the University of North Georgia, holding the Harry B. Forester Eminent Scholars Chair. She is a faculty member in the Biology Department with expertise spanning Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), focusing on critical thinking development in biology education.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2003)
- A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (1998)
Dr. Segura's research centers on pedagogical interventions that enhance scientific literacy, particularly examining how students read and analyze primary scientific literature. Her work bridges molecular biology content with evidence-based teaching strategies to improve comprehension and critical thinking in undergraduate biology courses.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear evolution: post-2017 works focus exclusively on biology education and scientific literacy interventions, while pre-2013 publications investigate molecular mechanisms of the Barrier-to-autointegration factor (BAF) in nuclear structure and retrovirus integration. This transition highlights her strategic shift toward educational scholarship without abandoning foundational biology expertise.
Her teaching excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards:
- Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award (2017)
- University System of Georgia Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (2017)
- UNG Distinguished Teaching Award (2016)
As an advisor for Biology and Pre-Medicine students, Dr. Segura emphasizes inclusive mentorship and cultural competence, welcoming Spanish-speaking students. She actively contributes to national educational initiatives through the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER), where she co-authored antiracism action frameworks, and the SEA-PHAGES program developing phage genomics curricula. Her leadership extends to course transformation projects aimed at improving classroom climate and student engagement.
