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Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Assistant Professor at The Honors College at the University of Houston

  • Education

    • The university of texas health science center at houston

      2010 - 2015
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) biochemistry and molecular biology

      My dissertation project focused on understanding the structural mechanism of allosteric modulation of the NMDA receptor. Techniques used in the lab include cloning, mutagenesis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and various methods of protein expression and purification.

    • University of houston

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) biochemical and biophysical sciences magna cum laude, university honors with honors in major

      Activities and Societies: The Honors College Honors Ambassadors Student Governing Board at The Honors College

  • Experience

    • University of houston

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2019
      Academic adviser and biology instructor

      Honors Introductory Biology professor and academic advisor for students from any major and for students pursuing a minor in Energy and Sustainability or Leadership Studies. I worked closely with the minor directors to set the minor curriculum, communicated regularly with Minor students, and built cohorts. I coordinated the Honors Mentorship Program and advised the Honors Student Governing Board.

    • The honors college at the university of houston

      Sept 2019 - now
      Instructional assistant professor

      Teach Honors Introductory Biology, Science Communication, Cell Biology, and courses related to the Energy and Sustainability minorDirector, Co-Curricular HonorsAssociate Director, Energy and Sustainability minor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Acue credential in effective college instruction

      Acue (association of college and university educators)
      Jan 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      Outstanding Fellowship Mentor Award Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards, University of Houston Apr 2025 One faculty or staff member a year is awarded this honor to recognize their contributions of major awards and fellowships applications and their support of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards.
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award (Instructional/Clinical) University of Houston Apr 2025 This award is given to faculty following a review of a nomination letter, 6 additional letters of recommendation, course evaluations, teaching observations, grade distributions, and course materials and assignments, including syllabi and rubrics. https://www.uh.edu/faculty-awards/teaching-excellence/
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      Ted Estess Faculty Leadership Award The Honors College at the University of Houston Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      Wong Faculty Engagement Award The Honors College at the University of Houston Dec 2019 The Wong Engagement Awards will honor and support faculty members who demonstrate a commitment to co-curricular and experiential learning activities that enhance student engagement and support educational success that lasts a lifetime. Wong Engagement Award recipients will be recognized for developing co-curricular learning opportunities and high-impact practices both inside and outside the classroom and for helping students achieve educational, personal, and career trajectories that lead them… Show more The Wong Engagement Awards will honor and support faculty members who demonstrate a commitment to co-curricular and experiential learning activities that enhance student engagement and support educational success that lasts a lifetime. Wong Engagement Award recipients will be recognized for developing co-curricular learning opportunities and high-impact practices both inside and outside the classroom and for helping students achieve educational, personal, and career trajectories that lead them to become productive and contributing citizens. Show less
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      SGB Distinguished Service Award The Honors College at the University of Houston May 2019 The Honors College Student Governing Board (SGB) recognizes one faculty or staff member annually who contributes to the life of the college and supports student development.
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      Dean's Research Scholarship Award The University of Texas - Houston Medical School Sep 2014
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      McGovern Award for Presentation Skills University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences May 2013
    • Awarded to Rita (Sirrieh) Sharp
      Arete Award The Honors College at the University of Houston May 2010