About the Author

Kathleen Verville, Ph.D., earned her B.S. in biology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and her Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Delaware. She is an associate professor of biology at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Her research interests are in the fields of environmental microbiology and science education. Dr. Verville is a recipient of Washington College's Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching and has served as the chair of the Washington College Premedical Committee for more than 20 years. She lives in Delaware.