Soma Mukhopadhyayمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Soma Mukhopadhyay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University. She is actively engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service, with a strong emphasis on anatomy and physiology education. Her research interests center on science education, particularly in enhancing anatomy and physiology instruction through innovative pedagogical tools. She focuses on active learning , visual learning strategies , and curriculum transformation , aiming to improve student engagement and understanding in undergraduate STEM courses. Her work integrates instructional design principles with biological sciences education. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend toward developing accessible, visual educational resources—particularly photographic atlases and interactive tools—for anatomy and physiology courses. These works emphasize experiential learning, dissection-based education, and modernizing traditional lesson plans with digital and visual enhancements. Scientific Awards and Honors: Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Math & Science, Augusta University (2021) Boundless Teaching Award, Center for Instructional Innovation, Augusta University (2020) High Five Faculty Award, Center for Undergraduate Research, Augusta University (2020) Fellow, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL), Augusta University (2018) Nominated for Health Sciences Education Scholarship Award, Medical College of Georgia (2018) Soma Mukhopadhyay has served as a faculty mentor and committee chair for multiple educational initiatives, including the Anatomy & Physiology Dissection Lab and the Biology 1107 Active Learning Group. She has been involved in curriculum development through her role in the Fundamentals of Inquiry Course and has contributed to institutional governance via the Faculty Senate, University Senate committees, and COSM Executive Committee. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her fellowship with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Faculty Mentoring Network indicates engagement with national teaching and mentoring programs. She is professionally active in the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS), where she serves on the Communication Committee and as an Editorial Review Board Member for HAPS Educator. These roles highlight her contributions to the broader community of anatomy and physiology educators.












