Travis Lund

Travis Lund serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Biology-Health Sciences program in the Natural Sciences department at Oregon Institute of Technology. He teaches organic chemistry, genetics, and medical sciences courses while supervising undergraduate research projects. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder and postdoctoral work at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Colorado Boulder (2013)
• B.S. in Chemistry, George Fox University (2006)

Lund's research spans biochemistry and STEM education methodology, with particular expertise in classroom observation protocols like COPUS and DART. His work investigates how question ordering affects chemistry concept inventories and examines barriers to adopting student-centered teaching practices in STEM disciplines. He has developed innovative approaches for measuring reformed instructional practices through modified observation protocols.

Lund's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to both biochemistry and chemistry education research. His work shows increasing focus on educational methodology since 2011, with recent publications emphasizing practical classroom applications and faculty development strategies. The research bridges molecular biology concepts with pedagogical innovation in STEM education.

Lund actively supervises undergraduate research projects and teaches courses including BIO 109 (Intro to Medical Sciences), CHE 331-333 (Organic Chemistry series), and BIO 441 (Medical Genetics). He has presented his educational research at numerous national conferences including ACS meetings and the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education.