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Chrissy Spencer is an evolutionary biologist and biology education researcher. She teaches introductory, core, and elective courses in evolution, ecology, genetics, and math modeling, while also conducting teaching assistant training. She has received awards for her teaching and is the inaugural NSF Evolving Culture Biology Scholar. Spencer promotes teaching assistant professional development to foster inclusion, efficacy, and evidence-based practices in her courses. She co-developed the Center for Teaching and Learning and co-authored the Open Education Resource (OER) textbook 'BioPrinciples,' examining the use and efficacy of OER in her research. Spencer has a strong publication record, including research articles on various topics ranging from undergraduate learning gains and teaching methodologies to evolutionary genetics and ecological genetics.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.