Kerrie McDaniel Instructor Department of Biology Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green, KY 42101 Office 745-6845 Fax 270-745-6856 Specialty - Plant Molecular Biology email:Kerrie.Mcdaniel@wku.edu
Academic Degrees: Ph.D., Plant Biology-Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (1997) M.S., Biology with emphasis in Biochemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (1990) B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (1988) Current Courses Office Hours

Research Interests:

Lab Based - My graduate research focused on the effects on plant growth regulators (specifically cytokinins) on gene expression in bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris and Glycine max L.). We identified a novel gene that showed differential expression with exposure to cytokinins. We extended this to study phenotypic effects on the plants in the field.

Educational Research - Currently, my focus has shifted from a laboratory concentration to an interest in science education. I have a strong desire to improve Science Education for children in elementary school through high school.

I am presently serving or have served as a:
· Content Area Program Reviewer for the Kentucky Department of Education, Frankfort, Kentucky
· Science Academy Science Content Specialist through GRECC (Green River Educational Cooperative): Engaging, Inquiring Connecting- Integrating Science and Technology
· Science Alliance Member: Ogden College Committee for improving P-12 education.
· Teacher for Super Saturdays to Gifted Elementary School Children.
· Researcher on the Ogden College Committee to Align the curriculum of the Biology Department to the Kentucky Core Contents taught by High School teachers.
· Science Specialist, developer and curator of the Hands-On lab at W.R. McNeill Elementary. This involves setting the lab up on a weekly basis, mentoring teachers and developing Content Based labs that are appropriate for multiple aged children. I am currently writing a Hand-On lab manual that is used with this lab.
· University Committee Member of KTIP (Kentucky Teacher Internship Program for first year teachers.
· Science Specialist for Teachers seeking National Board Certification. I have worked with individual teachers and led a workshop for teachers in multiple states seeking National Board certification.

-Medical Technology
In addition to my interest in improving Science Education, I also have an interest in Health Care, specifically the field of Medical Technology. I am the advisor for students interested in a Career in Medical Technology as well as the advisor for the Med Tech Club that engages students in many ways. I coordinate the placing of Medical Technology Students into rural hospitals so that they can gain clinical experience before applying to Schools of Medical Technology (AHES).

• http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos096.htm
• http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/Mmedtech.html
• http://laboratorian.advanceweb.com/main.aspx

Outside interests: