Jason Andrus

About Jason Andrus

I strive to foster academic and professional growth for my students and colleagues in both Biological, Biomedical, and Higher education fields. A professor with over 20 years of experience in biological sciences education, reasearch, and curriculum innovation, I love to develop, implement and learn about evidence-based practices to enhance learning outcomes, emphasizing writing, oral communication, and professional preparation. Collaborative efforts include refining curriculum standards, streamlining assessment methods to strengthen evidence collection, and integrating soft skills into technical coursework. I am always eager to implement novel approaches and learn from the experience. With extensive experience in academic advising, course development, digital assessment tools, rubric development, grant writing, academic leadership, and data-driven outcomes, our department fosters transparency and real-world skill training for our students. By aligning departmental goals with student success metrics, we work to ensure graduates are well-prepared for health profession schools and STEM careers. Educational initiatives include international study programs, open-ended student-centered laboratory projects, engaging future STEM majors through unique learning opportunities.

Experience

1. Professor of Biological and Health Sciences

   Meredith College

   Apr 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Classes taught: Principles of Biology, Microbiology, Techniques in Molecular Biology, Career Opportunities in the Life Sciences, Scientific Expeditions: London (month-long study abroad course in London). Educator experienced with using evidence based best practices, various learning managment software packages, developing digital assessment tools for real-time feedback for students, rubric development, teaching transparency, and integration of soft-skills into technical fields. Developed Biology department standards for assessment in curricular student learnign outcomes as well as program outcomes.

Education

• Wake Forest University

  B.S., Biology

  1992 — 1996

• North Carolina State University

  Ph. D., Microbiology

  1996 — 2002

Skills

• Pcr
• Elisa
• Molecular Biology
• Research
• Molecular Cloning
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Tissue Culture
• Microbiology
• Microscopy
• Teaching
• Enzyme Assays
• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Bacterial Culture
• Biotechnology
• Protein Purification
• Western Blotting
• Rna Isolation
• Dna Extraction
• Sds-Page
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Biology
• Cell Biology
• Protein Chemistry
• Rt-Pcr
• Genetics
• Lifesciences
• Protein Expression
• Aseptic Technique
• Dna
• Qpcr
• Cell Culture
• University Teaching