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Faculty
Amanda Harwood
Title
Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies
Department
Biology
Contact Info
Biography
Amanda Harwood’s career at Alma began in 2015. Her major research areas are the toxicity and bioavailability of pesticides, legacy pollutants and road salts. She is also an expert in using mayflies for toxicity and bioaccumulation testing. While most of her work is on macroinvertebrates, she also has a strong interest in the role of pollution on public health.
Educational Background:
- B.A. Biology and Chemistry, Monmouth College
- M.S. and Ph.D. Zoology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Signature Courses:
Environmental Toxicology; Global Health Perspectives; Risk Assessment; Environmental Health; Our Environment.
I am a member of the Alma College Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) Program committee, which is part of the part of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and funded through the National Science Foundation. If you are a rising third- or fourth-year undergraduate STEM major who is also pursuing secondary education certification to become a high school science teacher, or are otherwise interested in learning more about our program, visit our website.
My Expertise
Aquatic toxicology, risk assessment and environmental health.
Recent Work and Accomplishments
Yates, R. E., Arkles, M. E., & Harwood, A. D. (2023). Does Activated Carbon Used for Soil Remediation Impact Eisenia fetida?. Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 42(6), 1420–1430. https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5622
Harwood A. D., Nutile S. A., & Simpson A. M. (2022). Bioavailability of DDX in laboratory and field aged floodplain soils following activated carbon remediation. Enviro Poll 295: 118687