Dr. Betty Slinger

Biography

Betty Slinger is a teaching faculty member in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin. She coordinates and teaches several microbiology courses in the undergraduate microbiology curriculum. Slinger discovered her passion for teaching during her Ph.D. studies in Biology at Boston College. Her dedication to helping students grow and learn is evident in her commitment to active learning activities and peer/self-assessment techniques in her classes. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, her research integrates biology and chemistry, focusing on how bacteria utilize proteins, RNA, and small molecules to alter gene expression in response to environmental stimuli. She has made significant contributions to the field, including the discovery of novel cis-regulatory RNA structures and inter-species chemical interactions between B. multivorans and P. aeruginosa. Slinger’s current research interests emphasize Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, reflecting her dedication to student engagement and diverse learning styles in the classroom.

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