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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