معرفی
Thea Popolizio serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Salem State University, teaching diverse courses spanning marine sciences, molecular biology, and science education. Her instructional portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate-level courses such as Marine Biology (BIO 214), Biological Oceanography (BIO 322), Marine Botany (BIO 326), and specialized DNA barcoding applications (BIO 461, BIO 761).
Her research interests focus on Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, with emphasis on marine ecosystems, botanical components of oceanic environments, and molecular identification techniques through DNA barcoding. Additional expertise extends to Science Education, evidenced by her development of secondary science teaching methods courses (EDC 779, EDC 888P) and practicum experiences.
Dr. Popolizio integrates field-based learning through international travel-study seminars (BIO 399) and directed research opportunities (BIO 407, BIO 876), highlighting her commitment to experiential education. While no formal lab affiliations are specified, her course structure suggests active involvement in marine fieldwork and molecular biology applications.
