Hi Everyone - My name is Lee Hughes. I am an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas. I am the creator of this wiki site on behalf of the working group of faculty who are developing the research group on Assessing Technology in Undergraduate Biology Education. It is my wish that we can use this site to begin the connections that will grow into a robust community of researchers who can work together to assess how effective various forms of technology are in improving student learning in courses in our discipline.
My own research is two-fold. On one hand, I am a trained microbiologist who has an interest in involving undergraduate students in research. My microbiology research is focused on enzymology, specifically enzymes in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway. My current research looks to characterize these enzymes in various Actinomycetes. My other hat, research in biology education, has focused on using online and blended courses to teach biology.
I'm looking forward to connecting with other members of this group and learning more about you and your research.