Teaching

Teaching

As a theoretical biologist, a central goal of my teaching is to make theoretical research and quantitative methods in biology broadly accessible to students. At the same time, I find it rewarding to teach a wide range of courses, from quantitatively focused, skills-based classes to more conceptual courses spanning diverse topics in evolutionary biology. I continually work to incorporate active learning strategies that increase student engagement and to improve my ability to account for student diversity across multiple dimensions, including neurodiversity and cultural background.

Courses

At the University of Groningen I contribute to teaching as a co-lecturer in the following courses:

BSc Biology:

• Evolutionary Processes (also coordinator)
• Modelling Life
• Python Programming for Biologists

MSc Biology:

• Skills for Biology 2: Quantitative Research Methods
• Evolutionary Theory
• Evolutionary Medicine: Diseases of Affluence

In the past, I had a teaching role the following courses:

BSc Biology:

• Programming C++ for Biologists (2025)
• Ecological and Evolutionary Modelling (2024)

MSc Biology:

• Programming C++ for Biologists (2025)