Michael Rosenzweig

Senior Instructor and Biological Sciences Outreach Coordinator

2034 Derring Hall (MC 0406)
926 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
USA

ruppia@vt.edu

2009 – 2013 Advanced Instructor of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech
2004 – 2008 Instructor of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech
2001 – 2003 Director, Virginia Museum of Natural History at Virginia Tech
1996 – 2000 Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA.
1994 Ph.D., Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Dissertation advisor: Duncan M. Porter; Title: “Reproductive ecology of Ruppia maritima in lower Chesapeake Bay”.
1993 – 1995 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ. Mentor: Dr. Margaret Kidwell.
1991 – 1993 Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Radford University, Radford VA.
1990 M.S., Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Thesis advisors: Arthur Buikema and Bruce C. Parker; Title: “Phytoplankton colonization and seasonal succession in new experimental ponds”.
1985 – 1986 Laboratory Technician and Research Associate, Cardiac Surgery Lab, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
1985 B.A. with High Honors, Biology, Clark University, Worcester, MA; Honors Thesis advisor: Todd P. Livdahl; Title: “Egg size as an intrinsic characteristic affecting population dynamics of Aedes triseriatus ”
1982 – 1985 Research Associate, Population Ecology Laboratory, Clark University, Worcester MA. Mentor: Todd P. Livdahl.

2018 Virginia Tech Academic Advising Initiatives, “Making a Difference” undergraduate advising recognition.
2017 Virginia Tech Exemplary Department or Program Award (Team) on the theme of "developing and sustaining effective large class instruction."
2016 University Sporn Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Subjects; and induction into the Virginia Tech Academy of Teaching Excellence.
2014 Virginia Tech University Alumni Outreach Award
Spr. ‘07 – Fall ‘18 Thank a Teacher, Virginia Tech Center for Instructional Development and Education Research
2012 Teacher of the week, Virginia Tech Center for Instructional Development and Education Research
2011 Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships: Engaged Department Award
2008 Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award
2007 Virginia Tech College of Science Outreach Award
1993 YMCA Gold Triangle Fellowship, community service award
1981 Chase Bank, Outstanding Citizen Award