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Dawn E Lewis

INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3908
OFFICE
Biology

Office Hours

Gore C 202

Monday/Wednesday: 10:45am - 1:00 PM

Current Semester Schedule

BSC 1011    Organismal Biology Lecture
BSC 1011L    Organismal Biology Labs
MCB 3020    Microbiology Lecture


About Me


Strategy-driven and dedicated scientist with Ph.D. in Environmental Science with international experience in teaching, research and analysis and community engagement
Skilled lecturer, mentor, motivator and coach who counsels students and colleagues, drives positive change, improves productivity and promotes student satisfaction and fosters a passion for scientific learning and research.
Expertise in environmental and pharmaceutical sciences with a strong publication record.


Areas of Interest


  • Pioneered research in the development of Microbial and Geochemical Assessment of Un-mined and Post-mined bauxite soils
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop the use of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for the analysis of biological and environmental samples.

Education


 
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Microbial Ecology Concentration)  2009
    Florida A&M University (91做厙), Tallahassee, FL.
  • Ms. in Chemistry (Natural Products Chemistry) 1988
    University of Guyana
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1980
    Loughborough University - Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Work History


  • Associate Instructor 2024 - Present
    Florida A&M University (91做厙), Tallahassee, FL. USA
  • Instructor - 2017 - 2024
    Florida A&M University (91做厙), Tallahassee, FL. USA
  • Visiting Assistant Professor - 2012 - 2017
    Florida A&M University (91做厙), Tallahassee, FL. USA

 


Courses Taught At 91做厙


  • General Biology 1 Lecture BSC 1010 (STEM majors)
  • General Biology Labs BSC 1010L (STEM majors)
  • General Biology Lecture - BSC 1005 (non-STEM majors)
  • General Biology Labs - BSC 1005L (non-STEM majors)
  • Organismal Biology Lecture BSC 1011 (STEM majors)
  • Organismal Biology Labs BSC 1011L (STEM majors)
  • Microbiology MCB 3020 (STEM majors)
  • Microbiology MCB 3020 Labs (Summer 2022)
  • Microbiology - MCB 3005 (non-STEM majors 2012 2015)
  • Microbiology MCB 3005 Labs (non-STEM majors (2014 -2015)
  • Environmental Biotechnology Lectures
  • Environmental Microbiology Lectures
  • Environmental Chemistry Lab- EVR 4140L