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Stacie Brown serves as the Director of First Year Biology Laboratories at Southwestern University's Department of Biology, where she teaches introductory biology laboratory courses and oversees the foundational lab curriculum for biology students.
Dr. Brown's educational background includes:
- BS in Biology from the University of Central Oklahoma (2003)
- PhD in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from the University of Texas at Austin (2010)
Her research and teaching expertise centers on microbiology and molecular genetics, with specific focus on bacterial communication systems and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Dr. Brown has transformed traditional laboratory exercises into authentic research experiences through inquiry-based learning approaches. Her work bridges educational innovation with practical microbiological research, creating meaningful student engagement from the first year of study.
Analysis of Dr. Brown's publications reveals a dual commitment to advancing both microbiology education and fundamental scientific understanding. Her work spans laboratory curriculum development and bacterial communication research, demonstrating how educational practice and scientific discovery can inform each other.
Dr. Brown has secured significant collaborative projects including:
- A contract with American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Press to co-write a lab manual for microbiology students
- Participation in Yale University's Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant microbes in the Environment (PARE) project
- Collaboration with Dr. Richard Meyer on inquiry-based microbiology curriculum development
As Director of First Year Biology Laboratories, Dr. Brown implements research-based approaches that engage students in authentic scientific investigation, contributing to Southwestern University's recognition for outstanding return on investment in undergraduate education. Her office is located in Fondren-Jones 161 where she continues to shape the laboratory experience for biology students.
