Suzanne Thuecks

Suzanne Thuecks serves as a Lab Instructor and BIO113/114 Lab Coordinator in the Biology Department at Washington College, dedicated to creating engaging curricula for introductory biology laboratories.

Her educational credentials include a MAT in Science Education from the University of Iowa (2004) and a BA in Biology/Chemistry and French from Lawrence University (2002).

Thuecks specializes in integrating scientific writing instruction within laboratory settings, with core interests:

• Developing discipline-specific writing pedagogy for biology students
• Designing active-learning laboratory curricula
• Providing instructional coaching for science educators

Her 2018-2020 publications in ABLE Proceedings demonstrate innovative, low-burden approaches to teaching scientific communication through stations-based activities and peer review systems, establishing her as a contributor to evidence-based biology education.

Key recognitions include:

• 2024-2025 Cromwell Award for Innovation in Teaching (Washington College)
• Phi Beta Kappa membership (Lawrence University, 2002)

With 11 years of prior experience as a grades 8-12 science teacher and instructional coach, Thuecks extends her mentorship through campus roles as Dance Club advisor/ballet instructor and Phi Beta Kappa committee member.

She oversees all operational aspects of Washington College's introductory biology labs while maintaining open-door accessibility through semester-adjusted office hours in Toll S124.