Dr. Timothy Paustian

Professor

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Biography

Timothy D. Paustian is a Teaching Professor specializing in microbiology education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on developing innovative strategies to enhance student learning in microbiology and immunology, with a particular emphasis on using concept inventories to assess student mastery. He has been involved in a range of educational endeavors including leading teams to create resources for microbiology education and participating in various scholarly activities. Paustian has authored an online microbiology textbook and contributed to publications aimed at improving teaching practices in the field. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses including Microbiology 303 and Microbiology 304 among others, incorporating active teaching strategies and assessment techniques to engage students effectively. As a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, he continues to influence the academic community through his contributions to scholarship and sharing educational resources.

Research Interests

Courses

Microbiology 303: Biology of Microorganisms Microbiology 304: Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory Microbiology 527: Physiology of Microorganisms Laboratory Microbiology 551: Physiological Diversity of Procaryotes Laboratory

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences