Faculty Profile: Melanie K. Gustafson Ropski

Courses Taught

• Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab (BIOL123)
• Animal Form and Function Lab (BIOL125)

Educational History

• Montana State University, B.S., 1982
• Indiana State University, M.A., 1985

Honor Societies

• Phi Eta Sigma, National First Year Honor Society, Advisor (2011 to present)

Professional Experience

• Gannon University, Biology Department, Erie, PA (1985 to present)
• Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Biology Department, Edinboro, PA (2002 to 2006)
• Mercyhurst College, Biology Department, Erie, PA (1985 to 1988)

Publications

• Laboratory Exercises for Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab (BIOL123) - First through Ninth Editions (1989 to present)
• Laboratory Exercises for Animal Form and Function Lab (BIOL125) - First through Eighth Editions (1989 to present)
• Laboratory Exercises for Diversity and Population Biology Lab (SA127) (1999)
• Laboratory Exercises for Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (BIOL116) (1996, 1997, 1999)
• Laboratory Exercises for Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (BIOL118) (1997)
• Gustafson-Ropski M, Ropski SJ, Stacey PB.  1989.  Genetic Differentiation in a Population of Rock Squirrels (Spermophilus variegatus, Sciuridae) in Central New Mexico.  Southwestern Naturalist 34(3):424-427

Service

Biology Department:

• Freshman Lab Coordinator
• Pre-Pharmacy Selection Committee for DAP, CAP, LAP programs
• Advisor of Pre-Pharmacy students
• Search Committee for Anatomy Position

University:

• Gannon's Invitation to Volunteer Everywhere (GIVE) Day

Community:

• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church - Lector, Vestry member, Hospitality Chair
• Sisters of St. Joseph Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - serve meals
• Habitat for Humanity - assist in faith builds each year