Education
- PhD, Anatomy , Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, Colorado State University (1999)
- MS, Anatomy , Program in Neuronal Growth and Development, Colorado State University (1998)
- BS, Microbiology , Minor in Japanese, Brigham Young University (1993)
Honors and Awards
- College Distinguished Service Faculty Award, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University (2021 - 2021)
- Joseph Rowberry Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship, Brigham Young University (2015 - 2015)
- Karl G. Maeser Professional Faculty Excellence Award, Brigham Young University (2014 - 2014)
- Distinguished Faculty Award, Department of Physiology & Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University (2013 - 2013)
- Faculty Recognition Award, Accessibility Center, Brigham Young University (2010 - 2010)
- Continuing Faculty Status, Brigham Young University (2009 - 2009)
- College Teaching Excellence Award, College of Biology and Agriculture, Brigham Young University (2005 - 2005)
- Tenured Biology Instructor, Yakima Valley Community College (2002 - 2002)
Administrative Assignments
- Neuroscience Center: Director (2010 - 2015)
Memberships
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (2005 - Present)
- Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (2004 - Present)
- The Society for Neuroscience (2004 - Present)
- BYU Neuroscience Center (2003 - Present)