Pamela Hanson

Experience

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  AAAS

  May 2000 - Aug 2000

  Mass Media Fellow

  Science writer for Chicago Tribune

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  Birmingham-Southern College

  Sept 2001 - Aug 2019

  • As Principal Investigator on an NSF Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM award (2012-2015), collaborated with BSC’s inorganic chemist to: integrate authentic research on anticancer ruthenium complexes into biology and chemistry courses, manage grant budget and assessment, and lead a faculty development workshop focused on integrating interdisciplinary research into undergraduate STEM courses• As Councilor for the Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (2009-2015), worked with other councilors to develop an Advocacy Toolkit to help faculty raise awareness of the benefits of undergraduate research and coordinated outreach to future faculty (post-doctoral fellows) • As BSC Biology Department Chair (2012-2014), managed the BSC Biology course schedule and budget, coordinated search for a new tenure-track faculty member, and facilitated curricular reviews and revisions, improved and standardized departmental assessment efforts• As an elected member of BSC’s Promotion and Tenure Committee, evaluated faculty portfolios/applications for promotion and tenure, interviewed candidates for tenure-track faculty positions, developed best practices for promotion and tenure candidates Show less • As Principal Investigator on an NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement award (2006-2010), coordinated development of inquiry-based, molecular modeling lab modules for use in BSC Biology and Chemistry courses; managed grant budget and assessment• As Co-Principal Investigator on a Center for Educational Technology grant (2006-2007), collaborated across institutions to develop an interactive Learning Object for teaching cancer biology• As Co-Investigator on a Merck-AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program award (2003-2005), worked with chemistry faculty in developing novel research approaches for studying anti-cancer ruthenium complexes• As BSC Biology Discipline Coordinator (2005-2006), managed the BSC Biology course schedule and budget, coordinated search for a new tenure-track faculty member, and facilitated curricular reviews and revisions Show less

  • Professor of Biology

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Associate Professor of Biology

    Sept 2007 - Aug 2015

  • Assistant Professor of Biology

    Sept 2001 - Aug 2007
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  The University of Iowa

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Visiting Assistant Professor

  Sabbatical research in laboratory of Scott Moye-Rowley in the University of Iowa Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics

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  AAAS

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Science and Technology Policy Fellow

  • As a AAAS S&T Policy Fellow in NSF's Engineering Education and Centers Division, conducted portfolio analysis, developed promotional materials, and drafted strategic planning documents

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  Furman University

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Faculty Affiliate

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Professor of Biology

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2024
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  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Aug 2024 - now

  Professor of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences at UAB

  Research Interests: My research lies at the intersection of gene regulation and membrane physiology. For example, I am currently using budding yeast as a model organism to study the impact of the anticancer ruthenium complex KP1019 on plasma membrane transporter expression.Teaching Interests: My primary teaching responsibility is Human Genetics for Health Professionals. My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an inclusive climate and engaging students through active-learning and real-world examples. Show less