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Laura Eidietis is a teaching professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Michigan and has an academic background that includes a B.S. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A.T. from the University of Portland. Since joining EEB in 2009 as a lecturer, she has focused on science education and organismal biology. Her research interests lie in understanding the behavior and interactions of organisms in their environments, particularly using biomechanical tools to study lamprey migrations and predator-prey dynamics in frog tadpoles. She is also interested in factors influencing the inclusion of various topics in science education and the incorporation of environmental sustainability themes in introductory biology courses. Laura teaches several courses, including Quantitative Reasoning in Biological Sciences and Introduction to Animal Diversity, and coordinates honors discussion sessions in Intro Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Her commitment to education and research emphasizes the importance of engaging students with real-world ecological challenges.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching various courses in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, focusing on biology and science education.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science