General Information
Biography
Although I am originally from Connecticut, I have been in Nebraska for a while. I earned my undergraduate degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and my Master’s and PhD from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I enjoy science communication in all its forms, from teaching to research talks. I have taught numerous undergraduate neuroscience courses, and have given dozens of research presentations across the United States and in Europe.
Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching various aspects of the research process, such as study design, data analysis, and academic writing. I also like teaching neuroscience courses, regardless of academic level.
Research Interests
My research interests are how the immune system impacts neurodevelopment, as well as the consequences of injury that occurs during early life.
Service Summary
I have served on various committees, from program and course design to faculty search committees. I am currently a faculty ambassador for neuroscience with exploratory studies (2021-present).
Education
Ph D, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE, Psychology, Neuroscience, 2021
Professional Development
Workshop, Exceptional: New Faculty Onboarding, 07/01/2021 - 08/15/2021
Scholarship/Research/Creative Activity
Selected Publications
Riquier, Andrew, Sollars, Suzanne. 2022. Terminal field volume of the glossopharyngeal nerve in adult rats reverts to prepruning size following microglia depletion with PLX5622, Developmental Neurobiology, 82, 7-8, 613-624.
Externally Funded Research
Identifying a Target for the Prevention and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Buffett Early Childhood Institute, Associations/Foundations, 07/01/2018 - 06/30/2019
Non-Credit Instruction Taught
Guest Lecture, 03/01/2019
Service
Department, College, and University
Ad-hoc Math Department Statistics Committee, Committee Member, Met to discuss potential changes to the statistics curriculum and the possibility of outsourcing some of the material to the math department. - present
Neuroscience Faculty Search Committee, Committee Member, A committee for the hiring of a new faculty member., 10/01/2020 - 10/31/2020
Undergraduate Program Committee, Committee Member, Discuss changes to the curriculum, including the design and inclusion of new courses, cross-listing courses from other departments, and the general structure of the undergraduate curriculum. , 09/01/2021 - 09/30/2021