Campbell Biology: Concepts and Connections (9th Edition) – eBook

About The Author

Eric J. Simon

Dr. Eric J. Simon, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Health science at New England College in Henniker, NH. There, Eric teaches introductory biology to both non-science majors and science majors, as well as genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and careers in science. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University and B.A. and M.A. degrees in biology from Wesleyan University. Dr. Eric is the lead author on "Campbell Essentital Biology" and "Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology", with Jean Dickey and Jane Reece, and is a co-author (along with Neil Campell, Marty Taylor, Jane Reece, and Jean Dickey) on "Biology: Concepts and Connections". Simon lives in rural New Hampshire with his wife, two boys, a few dozen chickens and Jack the dog.

Jean L. Dickey

Dr. Jean L. Dickey is Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences at Clemson University, South Carolina. After earning her B.S. in biology from Kent State University, she earned a Ph.D. in ecology and evolution from Purdue University. In 1984, Jean joined the faculty at Clemson, where she devoted her career to teaching biology to nonscience majors in a variety of courses. In addition to creating content-based instructional materials, Dr. Dickey developed many activities to engage laboratory and lecture students in critical thinking, discussion, and writing and implemented an investigative laboratory curriculum in general biology. Jean is author and co-author of Laboratory Investigations for Biology, Campbell Essential Biology, and Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology.

Kelly A. Hogan

Professor Kelly A. Hogan is an experienced faculty member in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina (UNC), teaching genetics and introductory biology. Dr. Kelly Hogan teaches hundreds of students at a time, using active-learning methods that incorporate educational technologies both outside and inside of the classroom. She earned her B.S. in biology at the College of New Jersey and her Ph.D. in pathology at the UNC. Her research interest focuses on how large classes can be a lot more inclusive through evidence-based technology and teaching methods. As the Director of Instructional Innovation at UNC, Dr. Hogan encourages experienced faculty to take advantage of new professional development opportunities and inspires the next gen of innovative faculty.

Martha R. Taylor

Dr. Martha R. Taylor has been teaching biology for over 37 years. She got her B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College and her M.S. and Ph.D. in science education from Cornell. At Cornell University, Martha has served as assistant director of the Office of Instructional Support and has taught introductory biology for both nonmajors and majors. Most recently, Dr. Taylor was a lecturer in the Learning Strategies Center, teaching supplemental biology courses. Her experience working with college students in laboratories, classrooms, and tutorials has increased her commitment to helping students create their own knowledge of and appreciation for biology.

Neil Campbell

Dr. Neil A. Campbell (late. died in 2004) got his MA from the University of California, LA, and his Ph.D. from the University of California. His research focused on coastal and desert plants. Dr. Campbell’s 30+ years of teaching included introductory biology courses at Pomona College, Cornell University, and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received the college’s first Outstanding Professor Award in 1986. For many years, Neil was also a visiting scholar at UC Riverside. Neil was the founding author of the popular Campbell BIOLOGY series.