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Tonya Penkrot is an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's School of Applied Sciences and Arts, based at the Downtown Phoenix campus. She has taught human anatomy and physiology since 2009 and expanded to General Biology II in 2017. Dr. Penkrot specializes in vertebrate paleontology with fieldwork experience spanning two decades.
Education
- Ph.D. in Functional Anatomy and Evolution, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2010)
- B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh (2000)
Research Focus
Her research explores mammalian evolution through functional morphology and comparative anatomy, concentrating on Paleocene-Eocene fossil mammals (65-53 million years ago). Key interests include paleobiological patterns, evolutionary mechanisms in mammals, and anatomical adaptations.
Professional Affiliations
- Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (Member since 1999)
- American Society of Mammalogy
- American Association of Anatomists
- Society for the Study of Mammalian Evolution
- National Association of Biology Teachers
Teaching & Mentoring
Primary courses include BIO 201/202 (Human Anatomy & Physiology) and BIO 182 (General Biology II). She mentors undergraduate research (BIO 495) and supervises honors theses, emphasizing hands-on scientific training.
