Teaching

Teaching

SMS 304 Integrative Marine Science IV: Comparative Physiological, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (Spring)

Integrates the principles and methodologies of physiology, cell and molecular biology and population genetics using marine models. Includes lectures, integrated laboratory exercises and gene analysis. Designed to illustrate the application of physiology, cellular and molecular biological techniques to the study of marine systems. Students will participate in hands-on laboratory exercises and data analysis, interpretation and reporting (written and oral).

SMS 394 Marine Ecological Physiology (Fall)

Marine climate change comprises rising temperatures, increases in the frequency and severity of hypoxia, and ocean acidification. Together, these environmental variables can have profound effects on marine life. Or not. This course will focus upon the physiological capacities of various marine species to respond to changes in the ocean’s chemical and physical properties. Through discussions of the primary literature, we will explore the physiological mechanisms that will mark species as winners or losers of the anthropocene. 

Gail’s Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers around three values: inclusion and equity, academic rigor, and personalized attention. I am actively committed to promoting healthy study habits and encourage my students to set goals for themselves both academically and personally (e.g., make space for others’ voices, practice self-care, etc.). I challenge students to think critically about links between the topic of the day and global issues such as climate change.

I firmly believe the best professors are those who never stop learning, and I hope to embody this belief by continuously seeking feedback from my students, peers, and mentors on how to improve my teaching and mentoring abilities.