Christina N Morra, PhD
Assistant Teaching Professor
Office Location
Biology
Science Ctr of Academic Bldg 234O
Degrees & Certifications
- Ph.D. in Integrative Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine
- BS in Genetic Engineering, Cedar Crest College
Teaching Responsibilities
- BI 161 Introduction to Microbiology
- BI 162 Introduction to Microbiology Lab
- BI 230 Microbiology (Lecture & Lab)
Awards & Fellowships
- Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award - Mentored Experiences in Research, Instruction, and Teaching (MERIT) Postdoctoral scholar
- Promoting Active Learning & Mentoring (PALM) Network Fellowship
- Inclusive Teaching and Research Project Idea Award, Inclusive Environments and Metrics in Biology Education and Research (iEMBER)
- Samuel Kaplan Award of Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Medical Microbiology
- Global Video Challenge by American Society for Microbiology
- Women and Science Technology Policy Seminar Scholar
Research Interests
Dr. Morra has research interests in the fields of microbiology and undergraduate learning strategies. Her microbiology research focuses on identifying strategies to disrupt dental bacterial biofilms, while her educational research focuses on understanding classroom interventions that improve student learning and inclusiveness.
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