Ruth E. Buskirk
- Professor of Instruction
- Molecular Biosciences
- Biology Instructional Office
Contact Information
BIO
Room Number:314
Research
Behavior and physiology research includes work on the behavior and web structure of orb-weaving spiders, dragonflies, baboons and unusual animal behavior before earthquakes.
Other interests include:
- How undergraduates learn to read scientific papers
- Undergraduate biology teaching and curriculum issues
Research Areas
- Biodiversity, Ecology or Sustainability
- STEM Education
Education
- Ph.D., University of California at Davis
- M.A., Harvard University
- B.A., Earlham College
Awards
- 2013 “Texas 10” Texas Exes Teaching Award
- 2012 President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award
- 2009 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award
- 2003 School of Biological Sciences Teaching Award
- 1995 Natural Sciences Foundation Advisory Council Award
- 1995 Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowship