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Dr. Mary Schilling

Lecturer

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I want [students] to remember that science is fantastic. These courses are an opportunity to discover the answers to all those questions we've been asking since we were little kids.

Degrees Held:

  • Ph.D. in Developmental Biology – University of Cincinnati, 1996
  • M.S. in Biology – St. Louis University, 1989
  • B.S. in Biology – McKendree University, 1987

Career Highlights:

  • Worked as a research scientist and coauthored 17 publications
  • I am a diverse educator, having taught in both private and public universities, middle and high school cooperatives, and elementary home education

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    BIO 120: Understanding the Living World lecture and lab; BIO 125: Biological Perspectives of Wellness; BIO 209: Human Anatomy and Physiology II; BIO 121: Diseases and the Systems They Affect lecture and lab

  • What do you want students in your courses to learn? What is the learning outcome or objective?

    I want them to remember that science is fantastic. These courses are an opportunity to discover the answers to all those questions we've been asking since we were little kids.

  • Why did you start teaching?

    I love learning and sharing what I learn with others.

  • What advice would you give to those considering this online program?

    Online courses require students to be independent learners who are self-motivated. Students need to set a regular time for weekly work and be able to understand what they read. It's important that they stay connected to their faculty and reach out when they need help.

  • Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students may not know about you.

    I learned to paint with Bob Ross, fly RC planes at Flite Fest, and have been in both of the Blink parades with light-up costumes I designed. Also, I am a beekeeper with four hives.

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