Ruth Plymale

RUTH PLYMALE

Associate Professor; J. D. Patterson Chair of Biology, Biology

Phone

245-5081

Office

JSC 113

Degree	Area of Study	Institution	Year
Ph.D.	Entomology	Pennsylvania State University	2006
B.S.	Botany	University of Arkansas	2000

Areas of Expertise

Featured Courses Taught:

General Biology I laboratory
Freshman Research Experience
Microbiology
Infectious Disease
Research Capstone

Research Interests:

My research focuses on microbial ecology questions that can be addressed through course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) and independent undergraduate research. Current courses and projects include the SEA-PHAGES program and the influence of environmental factors on bacterial antibiotic production.