Jennifer E. Slate
Biology
Chair, Professor
Office:
Room BBH 358F
Phone:
(773) 442-5734
Email:
j-slate@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
Please email j-slate@neiu.edu to arrange to meet or speak with Dr. Slate.
CV:
Slate, J_CV.pdf
Country:
United States
Introduction to Biology (BIO 100)
Introduction to Biology for Educators (BIOS 110)
General Biology I (BIO 201)
Writing Intensive Program: General Ecology (WIP BIO 305)
Biology of Algae (BIO 351)
Aquatic Biology (BIO 352)
Biology Senior Seminar (BIO 390)
Biological Literature (BIO 405)
Biological Diversity (BIO 451)
Research Interests
Aquatic Ecology, Paleolimnology, Diatoms & Other Algae, Invertebrates as Biological Indicators, Mathematical Modeling in Biology Education
Education
Ph.D., Environmental Biology, University of Louisville
B.S., Biology, University of Notre Dame
Selected Publications
Slate, J. E., and P. Geddes, P. 2026. Invasive plants and their relationship to ecosystem properties: A multiweek authentic research project. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology, 22: Experiment #1.
Slate, J. E., R. F. Adler, J. E. Hibdon Jr., S. T. Mayle, H. Kim, and S. Srinivas. 2019. A multidisciplinary approach to incorporating computational thinking in STEM courses for preservice teachers. In R. M. Reardon & J. Leonard (Eds.), Integrating Digital Technology in Education: School-University-Community Collaboration (pp. 55-80). Information Age Publishing Inc.