Marion Field Fass, Beloit College

Professional Information

Full name: Marion Field Fass
Job title: professor of biology
URL: http://www.beloit.edu/~biology/fassm
Role: faculty
Education: BA, University of Pennsylvania, ScD, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
Professional Organizations: American Public Health Association, American Society for Microbiology, Wisconsin Health Education Network, SENCER (Science Educatin for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities), BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
Current Projects: Working on assessment plan for Beloit College, developing activities that deal with HIV/AIDS for BioQEUST Curriculum Consortium
Disciplinary Interests: biology and public health, microbiology education, civic engagement in science education in the liberal arts
Bio: Marion Fass is Professor of Biology at Beloit College, Director of Microbiology Projects for the BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, and a senior associate of the SENCER Project. In 2005-2006, she is the Chair of Division W, Undergraduate Education, of the American Society for Microbiology.

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