Matters Microbial #102: Teaching Through the Issues with Microbes! July 31, 2025 Today, Dr. Davida Smyth, Professor of Biology and Deputy Director of the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement at Texas A&M University-San Antonio joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss her impressive work using microbiology to engage students at the intersection of cutting edge research and current events. #MicrobialLiteracy! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Davida Smyth Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode The American Society for Microbiology Carski Award website. The American Society for Microbiology Distinguished Lecturer website. The concept of "classroom agreements." The 10:1 (microbial cells to human cells) story, and a related article. The 3-2-1 approach to learning in the classroom. Dr. Smyth's "How Toilets Changed the World" class. The American Society for Microbiology Curriculum Guidelines. The National Science Foundation's "Vision and Change" website describing improvements in biology education. The American Society for Microbiology profile for Dr. Smyth. A video seminar by Dr. Smyth describing open science in undergraduate education. The website for the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement. Dr. Smyth's faculty website. Dr. Smyth's superb research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to [email protected]

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