Dr. George E. Keller, III

Associate Professor, Department of Biology
Assistant Dean, Howard College of Arts and Sciences



Education

B.S. Centre College (KY)
M.S. West Virginia University
Ph.D. West Virginia University

Recent Publications

Howell, W.M., G. E. Keller, III, J. D. Kirkpatrick, R. L. Jenkins, R. N. Hunsinger and E. W. McLaughlin. 2006. Effects of the plant steroidal hormone, 24-epibrassinolide, on the mitotic index and growth of onion (Allium cepa) root tips. Genetics and Molecular Research. http://www.funpecrp.com.br/gmr/

Keller, G.E., III. 2002. Using problem-based and active learning in an interdisciplinary science course for non-science majors. J Gen Education 51: 272-281.

Keller, G.E., III. 2002. PBL in the sciences. In Implementing Problem-based Learning in Arts and Sciences by D.W. Chapman, G.E. Keller, and E.J. Fournier. Birmingham, AL: Samford University Press.

Keller, G.E., III. 2000. Problem-based learning in a scientific methods course for non-science majors. J Alabama Acad Sci 71: 100-109.

Teaching Responsibilities

Idsc 201 Scientific Methods
Biol 225 Microbiology for Allied Health Sciences
Biol 325 General Microbiology
Biol 334 Principles of Immunology
Biol 438 Seminar



Other Responsibilities

I am one of the members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Learn more about Samford’s pre-health program at http://www.samford.edu/prehealth/.  I am experienced in problem-based learning.  Read more about Samford and PBL at http://www.samford.edu/ctls/problem_based_learning.html.  I am also Director of the Alabama Governor’s School, an enrichment program for gifted high school seniors. Read more about AGS at http://www.samford.edu/ags/.  I am also involved in the faculty Science and Christianity cadre.  Read more about the cadre at http://faculty.samford.edu/~twwoolle/SCCadre.htm.


Personal Information

I am married to the former Cindy Trotter and have one son, George IV.  I enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, word puzzles, and reading.  

The following pictures were taken on a recent trip to Italy with my family.

George III, George IV, and Cindy Keller in Rome Throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain

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