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William C.
Beckerson, Ph.D.

Department of Biology, Utrecht University, NL

William C. Beckerson is an MSCA Postdoctoral Research  Fellow trained in molecular biology and genetics. His research interests include Zombie Ants and Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) in Biology.

 

Check out the ABOUT section more information!

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Research

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Dr. Beckerson has two major research focuses: 1) molecular genetics work with the zombie-fungus Ophiocordyceps and Zombie Ants, and 2) DBER research working with students to identify best practices for implementing active learning in the biology classroom.

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Read more about these topics in the RESEARCH section!

Zombie Ant Reserach

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DBER Research

2020 An Introvert' Perspective - Analyzing the Impact of Active Learning on Multiple Level

Publications

Here are two of Dr. Beckerson's most recent publications, one from his work with zombie ants and one from his discipline-based education research! If you would like to read more of his work, check out the PUBLICATIONS section!

Media

Dr. Beckerson is an active member of the community and has several media outlets dedicated to helping educate others about various topics in biology, including TikTok, Skype-a-Scientist, and even a Zombie Ant VR video game!

 

You can also check out his interview with UCF about his recently awarded NSF Fellowship, or watch his latest science presentation with Taste of Science on the MEDIA page!

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Outreach

Dr. Beckerson is the creator of The Zombie Fungus Foray, a community science project with iNaturalist. Through this platform, he frequently volunteers to speak with K-12 classrooms about biology. Click on the OUTREACH button  to learn more!

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