Associate Professor
Biomolecular Sciences
Center for Teaching and Innovation
Office
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
204
Monday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Or by appointment
Biography
Dr. Smith conducts research in the field of Electromicrobiology in collaboration with scientists worldwide. She is enthusiastic about research and is always excited when dedicated students are interested in working in her lab.
Dr. Smith’s number one passion is teaching, and she strives to create an engaging and uplifting environment in both the classroom and laboratory.
Education
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Smith’s research in the field of Electromicrobiology focuses on understanding the mechanisms some bacteria and archaea use for extracellular electron transfer. Her research involves using a variety of genetic and molecular techniques to uncover how these microbes are able to transport electrons to insoluble electron acceptors, including Fe(III) oxides.
Dr. Smith is also passionate about vaccine development and immunology and teaches topics courses in these fields.
Publications, Research & Presentations
A list of all of Dr. Smith's publications is available on Google Scholar
Courses Taught
AST 470 Exoplanets and Astrobiology
HON 120 Science & Society I
BMS 102 Introduction to Biomolecular Sciences
BMS 103 Introduction to Biomolecular Sciences Laboratory
BMS 190 Introduction to Research I
BMS 216 Microbiology for Nursing
BMS 290 Introduction to Research II
BMS 340 Biomolecular Techniques
BMS 390 Independent Research
BMS 490 Topics in Biomolecular Sciences
BMS 491 Advanced Independent Research in Biomolecular Sciences
BMS 501 Fundamentals of Biomolecular Science
BMS 540 Advanced Topics in Biomolecular Sciences