Placeholder image

Dawn E Lewis

INSTRUCTOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-599-3908
OFFICE
Biology

Office Hours

Gore C 202

Monday/Wednesday: 10:45am - 1:00 PM

Current Semester Schedule

BSC 1011  •  Organismal Biology Lecture
BSC 1011L  •  Organismal Biology Labs
MCB 3020  •  Microbiology Lecture


About Me


● Strategy-driven and dedicated scientist with Ph.D. in Environmental Science with international experience in teaching, research and analysis and community engagement
● Skilled lecturer, mentor, motivator and coach who counsels students and colleagues, drives positive change, improves productivity and promotes student satisfaction and fosters a passion for scientific learning and research.
● Expertise in environmental and pharmaceutical sciences with a strong publication record.


Areas of Interest


  • Pioneered research in the development of Microbial and Geochemical Assessment of Un-mined and Post-mined bauxite soils
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop the use of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for the analysis of biological and environmental samples.

Education


 
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Microbial Ecology Concentration)  • 2009
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL.
  • Ms. in Chemistry (Natural Products Chemistry) • 1988
    University of Guyana
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry • 1980
    Loughborough University - Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Work History


  • Associate Instructor 2024 - Present
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL. USA
  • Instructor - 2017 - 2024
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL. USA
  • Visiting Assistant Professor - 2012 - 2017
    Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL. USA

 


Courses Taught At FAMU


  • General Biology 1 Lecture – BSC 1010 (STEM majors)
  • General Biology Labs BSC 1010L (STEM majors)
  • General Biology Lecture - BSC 1005 (non-STEM majors)
  • General Biology Labs - BSC 1005L (non-STEM majors)
  • Organismal Biology Lecture – BSC 1011 (STEM majors)
  • Organismal Biology Labs – BSC 1011L (STEM majors)
  • Microbiology – MCB 3020 (STEM majors)
  • Microbiology – MCB 3020 Labs (Summer 2022)
  • Microbiology - MCB 3005 (non-STEM majors 2012 – 2015)
  • Microbiology – MCB 3005 Labs (non-STEM majors (2014 -2015)
  • Environmental Biotechnology Lectures
  • Environmental Microbiology Lectures
  • Environmental Chemistry Lab- EVR 4140L