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Nitya Jacob is a Professor of Biology at Oxford College, Emory University, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. She holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture and Crop Science from The Ohio State University and previously served as an NSF Teaching Postdoctoral Associate at Knox College. Her leadership roles include Chair of the Natural Science and Mathematics Division (2017-2024) and Interim Director of the Oxford Center for Teaching and Scholarship (OCTS).
- Education: B.A. from Agnes Scott College (1995), Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2000).
- Research: Focuses on science education, curriculum reform, and authentic research integration in introductory biology.
- Leadership: Key roles in the PULSE project, NSF/NIH/HHMI partnerships, and the SURE program.
Her scholarly work emphasizes department-level transformation in STEM education, with publications on curricular reform, inclusive teaching, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has received national recognition for teaching excellence and curriculum innovation.
- AAAS Science IBI Prize (2011)
- Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011)
- Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Recognition (multiple years)
- ASM Biology Scholar (2011)
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