E-mail this pageBiological Sciences Faculty - Dr. Nancy L. Elwess
Associate Professor
I am a molecular biologist with expertise in plasma membrane calcium pumps. My recent areas of study include biology education, microsatellite analysis of DNA samples from coyote and brook trout found within the Adirondacks. Finally, I am interested in identifying and characterizing genes found within Paramecium tetraurelia.
Education
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, University of Vermont
- M.S. in Biology, Purdue University
- M.A. in Biology Education, Governors State University
- B.S. in Zoology, Eastern Illinois University
Awards
- National Association of Biology Teachers Four-Year College Biology Researcher/Teacher of the year, 2005
- University of Vermont's Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005
- State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2004
- Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Faculty Award, 2002
Courses Taught
- Bio 305 General Genetics
- Bio 101 General Biology
- Bio 341 DNA and Bioinformatics
- Bio 387 Molecular Genetics
Grants
- LI-COR Biosciences 2005 Genomics Education Matching Funds Grant
- Delta Kappa Gamma Women's Education Honors Society Research Grant 2005
Selected Publications
- Elwess, N.L. and Latourelle, S.M. (2004) "Inducing Mutations in Paramecium: An Inquiry-Based Approach ". BioScene 30(1) March 2004, pages 25-34.
- Elwess, N.L., Latourelle, S., and Couthorn, O. (2005). "Visualizing "Junk" DNA through Bioinformatics " Journal of Biological Education, vol 39 (2) pages 76-80
- Nichols, A., Coonrod, E. and Elwess, N.L. (2003). "Incorporating Bioinformatics into the Biology Classroom through DNA Sequence Analysis. " Bioscene, vol. 29(3) pages 9-15.
Service
- Board of Directors Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
- Advisory Council for the Center of Teaching Effectiveness
Faculty Website
Contact Nancy Elwess
Office: Beaumont Hall 302A
Phone: (518) 564-5169
E-mail: nancy.elwess@plattsburgh.edu