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Mike Maxwell, National University, San Diego, California

Principal Investigator; Steering Committee; Network biologist

Invertebrate Zoology, Ecology, non-majors biology, Animal Behavior.  Painting, drawing, sumi-e ink wash.

Veronica Ardi-Pastores, National University, San Diego, California

co-Principal Investigator; Steering Committee; Network biologist

Cancer/Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, non-majors biology, Water Quality.  Agar art, photography.

Kristy Forsgren, California State University, Fullerton

co-Principal Investigator; Steering Committee; Network biologist

Fish reproductive morphology, physiology, and endocrinology.

Jennifer Landin, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 

co-Principal Investigator; Steering Committee; Network biologist

Biodiversity, ecology and evolution, sustainability.  Scientific illustration, Doodl-Ed, visual communication of science.

Jenny Chi, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston

 

Steering Committee; Network artist

Drawing, painting, Italian Renaissance, artistic human anatomy.

Breeann Kyte Kirby, Point Loma Nazarene University, California 

Steering Committee; Network biologist

Microbiology, Environmental Studies.  Creative writing, literature, graphic design, sketching.

Beth Reinke, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

 

Steering Committee; Network biologist

Evolution of animal coloration, animal behavior.  Local Fauna, Communicating Biology, General Biology, Ornithology.

Anca Segall, San Diego State University, California  

  

Steering Committee; Network biologist

Microbial genetics, genomics.

 

Sarah Adkins-Jablonsky, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan

   

Network biologist

Microbiology, antibiotic resistance; biology education.  Agar art.

Sarah Barnes, Wellesley College, Massachusetts 

 

Network biologist

Physiology, immunology, introductory biology.

Alan Berkowitz, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York

 

Network biologist

Urban ecosystems, ecological literacy, arts integration and outreach.

Romi Burks, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas

  

Network biologist

Molecular ecology, invertebrate ecology, conservation biology, sustainable chocolate.

Phillip Callahan, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Network biologist

Integrated Pest Management, scientific illustration.  Traditional and digital painting, drawing.

Anna Davidson, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

 

Network biologist

Ecological Arts; interdisciplinary research at the confluence of contemporary art and the environment.

Claire Dell, Fashion Institute of Technology, Incheon, South Korea

 

Network biologist

Tropical marine ecology, conservation biology, coral reef restoration, non-majors biology.

Jayme Dyer, Durham Technical Community College, Durham, North Carolina

Network biologist

General biology, cell biology, genetics.  Photography, tapestry weaving.

Lisa Fountain, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Network biologist

Biology education.  Digital art, watercolor, acrylic painting, drawing.

German Gomez, Chattanooga State College, Tennessee

   

Network biologist

Human anatomy and physiology.

Chris Gough, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

   

Network biologist

Forest ecology, global change, art integration.  Music, guitar.

Ariel Hammond, San Diego Natural History Museum, California

  

Network biologist

Information science, library/museum collections and curation.

Sophie Hill, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

  

Network biologist

Urban ecology, biogeochemistry, water cycle education.

Bill Hoese, California State University, Fullerton

 

Network biologist

Animal communication, functional morphology, biology education.

Catherine Hulshof De La Peña, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

 

Network biologist

Plant community ecology.  Ecopoetry.

Nicole Jacobson, San Diego State University, California

   

Network biologist

Molecular, viral biology.

Gaston Jofre-Rodriguez, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

  

Network biologist

Genetics, evolution, comparative anatomy.  Photography.

Amy Keagy, University of North Florida, Jacksonville

  

Network biologist

Botany, General/Introductory Biology.  Scientific illustration; graphic design.

Bob Lalonde, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada

 

Network biologist

Population Biology, Animal Ecology, Entomology, Botany.  Photography.

Allison Leask, National University, San Diego, California

 

Network biologist

Microbiology, public health.  Painting, photography.

Melanie Lenahan, Raritan Valley Community College, New Jersey

Network biologist

Biology, genetics, cell & molecular biology.

David Lipson, San Diego State University, California

  

Network biologist

Microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, global change, soil science.  Science/art integration, music.

Maya Matsumoto, Western Washington University, Bellingham

  

Network biologist

Molecular and cell biology.  Illustration, graphic design.

Beata Mierzwa, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research; University of California, San Diego

 

Network biologist

Molecular and cell biology.  Science/art integration; Microscopya video game.

John Mokili, San Diego Mesa Community College, California 

  

Network biologist

Virology.

Veronica Neumann, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Wisconsin 

Network biologist

Microbiology; bilingual education.

Kate O'Toole, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

 

Network biologist

Neuroscience; physiology; introductory biology.  Watercolors, pottery, digital drawing.

Brian Penney, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire

 

Network biologist

Marine ecology, biodiversity, Mollusca.  Pen and ink, watercolor.

Monique Pipkin, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

 

Network biologist

Animal communication & behavior, ecology.  Science education.

John Pollock, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  

Network biologist

Neuroscience, pain/chronic pain, nanomedicine, molecular cell biology/bioinformatics.  Digital media.  Partnerships in Education project.

Samiksha Raut, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Network biologist

General biology; non-majors pedagogy.

Wilnelia Recart Gonzalez, University of San Diego, California

 

Network biologist

Ecology; pollination, invasive species.  Fiber art; vejigante masks (Puerto Rico folklore art); collagraphs.

Forest Rohwer, San Diego State University, California  

 

Network biologist

Viral genomics.

Spencer Siddons, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

 

Network biologist

Recovery ecology, conservation biology, herpetology.  Drawing, painting.

Ahna Skop, University of Wisconsin, Madison

 

Network biologist

Cancer and stem cell biology, developmental genetics.  Science/art integration.

Mindi Summers, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

 

Network biologist

Invertebrate zoology, entomology, evolution, ecology, animal behavior.  Drawing, painting, mixed media.

Paul Switzer, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston 

 

Network biologist

Animal Behavior, Intro Biology, Zoology, Entomology, Urban Ecology.  Photography.

Alper Uzun, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island

 

Network biologist

Genomics, bioinformatics; pediatrics.  Cartooning; "Biocomicals."

Jennifer Van Dommelen, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Network biologist

General biology.

Madhvi Venkatesh, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

 

Network biologist

Biochemistry, structural/molecular biology.  Dance and performance.  Art/science integration, holistic education.

Jaclyn Vick, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond

 

Network biologist

Plant physiological ecology, molecular and cell biology.  Printmaking, art education.

Bryan Wang, Pennsylvania State University Berks, Reading

 

Network biologist

Biochemistry, molecular biology; integrative studies, creative writing.

Linda Wegley-Kelly, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego 

 

Network biologist

Marine microbial ecology.

Indrajee Wewaliyadda, Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Network biologist

Microbiology, Heredity & Human Evolution, General Biology, bacterial physiology, antibiotic resistance.

 

Zak Abramson, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, California

Network artist

Art education, engagement.

Karla Centeno, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, California

 

Network artist

Art education, engagement.

Sheena Rae Dowling, San Diego, California

 

Network artist

Painting, installation, social practice, holistic arts education, engagement and outreach.

Hugo Heredia Barrera, HB Punto Gallery & Studio, San Diego, California 

Network artist

Sculpture, installation.

Anna Lindemann, University of Connecticut, Storrs 

Network artist

Evo Devo Art, scientific visualization, art/science integration.  Generative art and music, animation, performance.

Jim Melli, San Diego Natural History Museum, California

  

Network artist

Exhibit design; zoology; entomology.  Sketching, watercolor, acrylic, bronze sculpture.

Bethann Garramon Merkle, University of Wyoming, Laramie

  

Network artist

Science communication, education.  Sketching, watercolor, digital art.

Jason Rogalski, San Diego, California

Network artist

Science/art integration, education.  Painting, mixed media.

Collete Tamayo, Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, California 

 

Network artist

Drawing, painting, art education.

 

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