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Katie Kilmer

Instructor

Contact Information

OFFICE: Zurn 216
PHONE: 814-824-2076

Mrs. Kilmer has always been fascinated with science, in particular, the human body and how it works from a molecular to macroscopic level. She truly enjoys teaching and works with a variety of students at all stages of their academic journey, from freshman through senior biology major and non-major students. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Kilmer is the Assessment Coordinator for the Biology Department and is the advisor for Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), a National Biological Honors Society.

About Katie Kilmer
    • M.S. Anthropology with a concentration in Forensic and Biological Anthropology, Mercyhurst University, 2015
    • B.S., Applied Forensic Sciences with a concentration in Forensic Anthropology, Mercyhurst University, 2013
    • Mrs. Kilmer thoroughly enjoys teaching and getting students excited about science. In particular, she enjoys teaching about the structures and functions of the incredible human body. Labs are some of her favorite courses to teach as students get hands-on experiences to help emphasize course content that could include molecular lab techniques and equipment, dissections, drawings, and/or cadaver lab experiences. She also enjoys creating and teaching science courses that contain a study abroad component. 
    • BIO 120/121: Human Biology and Lab
    • BIO 125: Medical Terminology
    • BIO 142/143: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Lab
    • BIO 240/241: Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab
    • BIO 250/251: Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab
    • BIO 334/335: Human Anatomy and Lab
    • BIO 466: Senior Thesis
    • BIO 474: Biology Practicum
    • BIO 537: Graduate Human Anatomy Lab
    • SCI 123: Science of Martial Arts (included Study Abroad component to Japan)
    • FSSA 184 Science of Adventure (included Study Abroad component to Costa Rica)