Patricia Bowne, Ph.D.

Professor, Biology
pat.bowne@alverno.edu

Dr. Bowne received Bachelor's degrees in biology and in humanities from Edinboro State College, a Master's in marine biology from the University of Miami, and a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Alberta. At Alverno, she specializes in pathophysiology, physiology, and philosophy of science.

Rebecca Burton, Ph.D.

Professor, Biology
rebecca.burton@alverno.edu

Dr. Burton teaches animal behavior, ecology, zoology, environmental science, and introductory biology. Her primary interests are in behavioral ecology and her current research is on the effectiveness of textbooks in teaching biological concepts. Becky received her B.S. from The Evergreen State College, her M.A. in zoology from the University of Montana, and her doctorate in ecology from Kansas State University. Her postdoc was at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis.

Angela Frey

Professor, Biology
angela.frey@alverno.edu

Dr. Frey received her bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin in biochemistry and molecular biology and her doctorate in cellular biology from the University of Minnesota. She teaches cellular biology, microbiology and introductory biology and also the advisor to students interested in attending professional health school. She is the STEM chair of the Natural Science, Mathematics, and Technology Division.

Amal El-Sheikh, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biology
amal.el-sheikh@alverno.edu