MK Lamkin , PHD

Like Undergraduate Research Program Directors across the nation, the purpose of my work is to “broaden participation in Undergraduate Research”. I approach my role by providing discipline-inclusive centralized programs and working with colleagues across the institution to support college-level and department-level research initiatives. I seek collaborations with colleagues interested in building research programs and pathways; supporting student researchers; and supporting research mentors who make student achievement possible.




 

PhD: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2016 (Biological Sciences)

MS: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, 1998 (Plant Pathology)

BS: Ohio University Athens, OH, 1996 (Environmental Plant Biology)

Previous research activity focused on understanding mechanisms of species-level extinction through population-level processes (2010-2016) and environmental determinants of plant disease (1996-1998). In my current role, I am interested in understanding, illuminating, and addressing sources of racial inequity at UC, especially as it relates to research. In 2020, I founded UC’s Coalition for Anti-Racist Action, a cross-campus network of staff and faculty committed to doing work to support calls to action by Black-led organizations at UC. In 2022, the Coalition became a part of UC’s Center for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. I seek collaborations with colleagues and students interested in advancing equitable access to research experiences and psychological safety in research environments.

2017 - Assistant Professor, Program Director for Undergraduate Research, My work is focused on fostering a university-wide culture of undergraduate research at UC. I work with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to develop resources and systems aimed at broadening undergraduate participation in all forms of research activity that happens at this magnificent institution. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2010 -2016 Graduate Assistant, Taught freshman biology, microbiology, ecology, and cell biology labs., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

2013 -2017 Biology Instructor, Summer Bridge Scholars Program, Prepared incoming freshman from populations that remain underrepresented in STEM professions for excellence freshman year. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

1998 -2002 Horticulture/Natural Resources Extension Agent, Administered educational programming aimed at increasing the adoption of best practices in horticulture and natural resource management., Colorado State University, Eagle County, Colorado

2005 -2010 Teacher, Director, Outdoor Learning Lab, Developed and led outdoor learning activities that supported K-12 Ohio education standards in math, science, and literacy., St. Rita School for the Deaf, Cincinnati, OH

Peer Reviewed Publications

Lamkin MK & AI Miller (2016. ) On the challenge of comparing the contemporary and deep-time biological-extinction rates .Bioscience, , 66 (9 ) ,785 -789More Information