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Assistant ProfessorBiology
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Biology, Epidemiology Area of ExpertiseMicrobial Genetics and Evolution, Arthropod-borne Rickettsial diseases, Epidemiology, Vaccine DevelopmentMore: Jennifer Carmichael teaches biological sciences classes at San Diego Mesa College. Her expertise includes microbial and molecular genetics, vaccine development, and diseases such as Arthropod-borne Rickettsial diseases. She was also pivotal in organizing "CSI: On the Mesa," an interactive open house of Mesa College's Math+Science Complex. Role at MesaAssistant Professor of BiologyDegrees
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Biology |
ProfessorBiology
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Biology, Ecology Area of ExpertiseMarine biology, biology of echinoderms (sea urchins and their allies), Coral reef ecology, Kelp forest ecology, Independent filmmakingMore: Paul Detwiler is a professor of biology at San Diego Mesa College. His expertise is in marine biology and ecology. He specializes in marine invertebrate zoology (especially the biology of echinoderms) and in the ecology of coral reefs, kelp forests, and rocky intertidal zones. He's also knowledgeable about independent filmmaking. Role at MesaProfessor, BiologyDegrees
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Biology |
ProfessorBiology
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Biology, Fencing, Oceanography Area of ExpertiseGeneral Biology, Marine Biology, Oceanography (Marine Zooplankton Adaptations and Bioluminescence), Fencing, Shodan in JudoMore: Paul Sykes is the chair of the Biology department at San Diego Mesa College. His background includes both basic biology and marine biology. He received his marine biology training at the highly-regarded Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. He specializes in biology and oceanography, specifically marine zooplankton adaptations and bioluminescence. In addition to his scientific expertise, Sykes is the faculty advisor of the Mesa College Fencing Club and teaches fencing. He is also a member of Mesa's Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT). Role at MesaProfessor of BiologyDegrees
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