Dr. Alison Hill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alison Hill is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Duke University, where she has been instrumental in developing and innovating Molecular Biology lab curricula. Since 2016, she has focused on improving instructional methods and enriching the learning experience for both biology majors and non-majors. She emphasizes scientific literacy in her courses, particularly in subjects such as Genetics, Genomics, Society, and Biology of Aging, aiming to introduce foundational principles of genetics and molecular biology. Her pedagogical efforts include modern formative assessment techniques to enhance the educational experience.

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching courses for biology majors and non-majors, focusing on innovative curriculum development in Molecular Biology.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)