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Faculty
Eric Calhoun
Title
Associate Professor of Biology
Department
Biology
Contact Info
Biography
Eric Calhoun is an associate professor of biology. His career at Alma began in 2008.
Educational Background:
- B.S. Biology, Truman State University (1997)
- B.S. Chemistry, Truman State University (1997)
- Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences: Tumor Biology, The Mayo Clinic Graduate School (2002)
Signature Courses:
Genetics; Cancer Biology; Immunology.
I am a member of the Alma College Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) Program committee, which is part of the part of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and funded through the National Science Foundation. If you are a rising third- or fourth-year undergraduate STEM major who is also pursuing secondary education certification to become a high school science teacher, or are otherwise interested in learning more about our program, visit our website.
My Expertise
Cancer genetics/genomics.
Recent Work and Accomplishments
Swalve, N., Harwood, A. & Calhoun, E. (2021) Use of Exam Wrappers and Measures of Anxiety on Class Performance in Six Gateway STEM Courses at a Small Liberal Arts College, College Teaching, 69:3, 138-149, DOI: 10.1080/87567555.2020.1833826
Calhoun, E., Jungling, P., Prillwicz, K., Khan, I., Senan, S., Papciak, J., & Martin, M. (2020). Using Allele-specific Primer PCR to Determine Human ABO Blood-type Genotypes. Advances in Biology Laboratory Education. https://doi.org/10.37590/able.v41.art26