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  Sherryl A Broverman, Affiliated Faculty
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  Sherryl A BrovermanAssistant Professor of the Practice

Office Location:  104 Bio Sci Building
Office Phone:  (919) 668-0228
Email Address:  send me a message

Teaching (Fall 2009):

  • Biology 92fcs.01, Global diseases
    Bio sci 155, MW 11:40 AM-12:55 PM
  • Focus 99fcs.11, Special topics in focus
    See instru, Th 06:00 PM-07:30 PM
Education:

  • Ph.D Indiana University 1990

Specialties:

Genetics
Evolution
Research Interests: science literacy for non-majors, curricular reform

Current projects: Creating linked curricula on HIV/AIDS with Egerton University in Kenya., Developing research service learning in the sciences.

Innovative pedagogies to engage non-science students in science education. How globalization of science teaching affects learning. Courses focus on HIV/AIDS and evolutionary biology. How inclusion of civic issues, international connections, and social engagement alters the cognitive and affective response of non-major science students to science education.

Curriculum Vitae
Recent Publications
  1. S.A. Broverman. "AIDS Research: Global Understanding & Engagement." This is a curricular model published and disseminated on the website of the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement  (August, August, 2008). [html]
  2. Broverman, SA, Lauterbach, C and Dellinger, E.. "Supported Yet Undermined: Why Girls Who Complete Secondary School in Rural Kenya Fail to Achieve." International Journal of Educational Development  (Submitted, 2008).  [abs]
  3. Ogwang-Odhimabo, R, and S.A. Broverman. "Globalizing the Microbiology Curriculum." ASM News 71:10 (2005): 448-449.