Bo Idsardi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Eastern Washington University
B.S. Zoology, University of Florida, 2012
M.S. Entomology, University of Florida, 2014.
Thesis: Testing the extent to which cold tolerance correlates with alterations in lipid membrane composition, and if those alterations are genetically based.
Ph.D. Science Education, University of Georgia, 2018.
Dissertation: STEM instructors’ conceptions of how students learn: An inquiry into the development of faculty learning perspectives and congruence with instructional practice.
Email: ridsardi@ewu.edu Phone: 509-359-6512 Office: Cheney 107
Graduate Students
- Bailee Romaker, current student.
- Emily Hamada, current student.
- Jennifer Perez, 2021-2023, Thesis: Surveillance and monitoring of amphibian pathogens and evaluating the impacts of an associated Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE).
Students interested in a Masters in Biology with an emphasis on Biology Education should reach out via email for fall 2024 applications.
Undergraduate Students
- Jennifer Hendrickson, Project: Implementing the Flipped Classroom
- Ivy Tietsort, Project: Implementing the Flipped Classroom
- Natasha Usai, Project: Implementing the Flipped Classroom, Assessment practices in undergraduate STEM
- Rachael Pentico, Project: Factors Influencing Success in Science Courses during Covid-19
- Makenna Britton, Project: Factors Influencing Success in Science Courses during Covid-19
- Tedra Moorhead, Project: Students’ Awareness of Mathematics and Science Integration
- Emily Hamada, Project: Listening to the students: Exploring attitudes towards CSTEM majors amongst diverse student groups
