Biological Sciences Department

Karen Bauer, D.A.

Karen Bauer, D.A.

BIOGRAPHY
Karen Bauer has been a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences since 1993, serving as department chair from 2002 to 2011 and as associate dean during her final four years as chair. Over more than 30 years, she has taught a wide range of courses and mentored students across biology.

EXPERIENCE
32 years at Utah Tech, plus teaching at junior high, high school, and other institutions

RESEARCH & INTERESTS
• Developmental Biology of the Idaho Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
• Scientific Literacy in Higher Education

PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS
• Bauer KL. (1991). Observations on the developmental biology of Cicindela arenicola Rumpp. Great Basin Naturalist.

Education

D.A. in Biology

  • Idaho State University, 1996

M.S. in Zoology

  • Idaho State University, 1989

B.S. in Zoology (Pre-med)

  • Idaho State University, 1984

B.S. in Secondary Education, with certification in biology, chemistry, math, and physical sciences

  • Idaho State University, 1984

Courses

  • BIOL 1010 - General Biology
  • BIOL 1200 - Human Biology
  • BIOL 1610 - Principles of Biology I
  • BIOL 1620 - Principles of Biology II

Contact

Karen Bauer, D.A.

Email: karen.bauer@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7772

Office: SET 515