Nathan Yaussy
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Background
I teach the introductory laboratory courses here at John Carroll. These courses emphasize authentic research experiences in collaboration with other labs in the biology department, such as genetic analysis of cyanobacteria in collaboration with Dr. Johansen, and the antimicrobial properties of alkaloids from poison frogs in collaboration with Dr. Saporito. These labs are designed to provide applicable foundations in research design and the use of analytical tools while scaffolding independence in the science laboratory and college.
Areas of Expertise
Science education, pedagogy, aquatic ecology
Education & Awards
- B.A. Biology, Hiram College
- M.A. Ecology, Kent State University
- M.Ed. Life Sciences, Woodrow Wilson Fellow, John Carroll University
Education
- B.A. Biology, Hiram College
- M.A. Ecology, Kent State University
- M.Ed. Life Sciences, Woodrow Wilson Fellow, John Carroll University
Courses Taught
- BL1505 – Principles of Biology I Lab
- BL1605 – Principles of Biology II Lab
- BL2220 – General Ecology
Publications
Johnson, D., & Protos, E., Yaussy, N., and Szalay, F. (2013, Aug. 6). Stochastic vs. deterministic assembly of aquatic invertebrate communities in permanently flooded and intermittently dry wetlands. 98th ESA Annual Convention 2013, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Yaussy, N. (2021, Mar. 12). Nathan Yaussy’s Guide to Maintaining Curiosity [Keynote Speech]. Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium 2021, Toledo, Ohio, United States. https://youtu.be/cYaZVOFEfhY.
Sheil, C. A., Martin, M. P., Yaussy, N., & Johansen, J. R. (2025). Identify unknown blue-green algae with traditional techniques and DNA sequence data. Advances in Biology Laboratory Education, 45. https://doi.org/10.37590/able.v45.art19
