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Tammy M Long is Professor of Plant Biology in Michigan State University's College of Natural Science, serving as Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies. Her work bridges biological research with pedagogical innovation in undergraduate science education.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from the University of Michigan
Dr. Long's research pioneers model-based learning and systems thinking in biology education, investigating how visual cognition shapes student understanding of complex biological systems. She develops curricula that integrate quantitative literacy and computational approaches to transform traditional biology instruction, with emphasis on mechanistic reasoning and error detection in student learning. Her methodologies address persistent challenges in teaching evolution, photosynthesis, and molecular processes through structured modeling frameworks.
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) systems thinking applications across biology/chemistry education, (2) phenology-based field research for undergraduate engagement, and (3) neural and metacognitive aspects of model-based learning. Her work consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining classroom observation, student modeling tasks, and neurocognitive assessment to advance science education theory.
Scientific Awards:
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As Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Long leads curriculum development while securing major grants including NSF's ECR DBER DCL (neurobehavioral effects of modeling instruction) and NRT-HDR (computational approaches to plant biology challenges). Her collaborative projects span institutional boundaries, focusing on scalable interventions for improving quantitative reasoning and systems understanding in life sciences education.
