Sarah Darhower

Sarah Darhower, EdD, serves as a Laboratory Associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern Maine (USM), within the College of Science, Technology, and Health. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) and coordinates anatomy and physiology labs (BIO 112, 114), while teaching multiple lab sections each semester. Her academic background includes a MS in Biology from USM and a BA in Animal Bioscience from Pennsylvania State University.

Dr. Darhower’s professional trajectory includes prior work as a keeper at York’s Wild Kingdom and part-time teaching at USM before transitioning to full-time staff in 2008. Her research interests stem from her graduate studies in animal behavior, with a focus on integrating practical laboratory instruction into biology education.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided information. Her role emphasizes laboratory coordination and teaching, reflecting her commitment to hands-on educational practices in biological sciences.