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Dr. Gail Burd was appointed the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs in August 2008. In this role, Dr. Burd works closely with campus leaders to coordinate programs that will advance the academic mission of the University and help colleges and departments develop and assess their academic degree programs. Dr. Burd is also a Distinguished Professor in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cell Biology and Anatomy, and the Committee on Neuroscience with a research program focused on development and neural plasticity in the vertebrate olfactory system. In prior administrative roles at the University of Arizona, Dr. Burd served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Science, the Interim Department Head of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and the Associate Department Head of Molecular and Cellular Biology. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, she has chaired several committees for national professional organizations, served on numerous government panels for the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and received awards for her undergraduate teaching.

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    Using Co-Teaching to Expand Evidence-Based Teaching Practices in Undergraduate STEM Courses

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2019

    $20.0K
    Active
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    UA AAU STEM Undergraduate Education Project

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2013

    $500.0K
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    Explorations in Integrated Science: An Interdisciplinary Laboratory Course

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2008

    $143.7K
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    Undergraduate Scholarships in Integrated Science

    Principal Investigator (PI)

    2006

    $500.0K
News
  • Chemistry Building Renovation, Construction Will Create New Collaborative Learning Spaces

    2021

  • The University of Arizona Global Campus Approved by Accreditor; Board Appointed

    2020

  • UArizona Joins Network Dedicated to Improving STEM Graduate Education

    2020

  • UA Awarded AAU Grant to Further Active Learning

    2019

  • Reimagining the Humanities for a Changing Future

    2018

  • SAIL Program to Focus on Improving Student Learning Techniques

    2016

  • Diversifying the Workforce for Tomorrow's Jobs

    2015

  • NSF Division Director Sizes Up UA's STEM Initiatives

    2015

  • UA's Efforts Address National STEM Demand

    2015

  • UA Leads the Charge on STEM Reform

    2015

  • Women's History Month: A Tribute to Key Administrators

    2014

  • A Different Kind of Space Launch

    2014

  • UA Paves Way to Redefine STEM Education

    2014

  • The Universe in the Middle of Nowhere

    2013

  • UA One of Only Eight Institutions Selected for Nationwide STEM Initiative

    2013

  • UA Astronomer Earns National Education Honors

    2012

  • Removing the Guesswork From Academic Progress

    2012

  • UA Enrollment Tops 40,000 and Retention, Graduation Rates are Up Too

    2012

  • Sander Adds SAC, APAC Reps to Cabinet

    2011

  • UA Provost Named Special Advisor to ABOR Chair for Strategic Initiatives

    2011

  • UA's Transformation Plan: A Process, An Evolution

    2010

  • National Group Honors Three UA Academic Advisers

    2010

  • For Aspiring Undergrad Researchers, UA is the Place to Be

    2010

  • Faulty Senate Approves Two New Schools

    2010

  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities at the Click of a Mouse

    2009

  • New Office to Centralize Faculty Support in Instruction and Assessment

    2009

  • Faculty Senate Approves Transformation Plan Mergers, Closures

    2009

  • Task Force to Consider New Instructional Support Office

    2009

  • Six Students to be Awarded Medals of Achievement During Commencement Ceremony

    2009

  • Transformation Produces School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

    2009

  • Transformation Continues Amid Budget Uncertainty

    2009

  • Gail Burd Selected as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

    2008

  • Turnitin.com Available to All UA Faculty

    2006

  • UA Awarded $3.3 Million to Increase Participation by Women in Science and Engineering

    2006

  • Professors, Students to be Honored at BookStore Reception

    2006

  • Faculty Senate Announces Results of Election

    2005

  • UA Names Kohn Assistant Vice President for Admissions, Financial Aid

    2005

  • University to Honor Top Faculty

    2004

  • 'Arizona Illustrated' Features Outstanding UA Faculty

    2004

  • UA is Among Top 55 in the World

    2004

  • Amazing Faculty Available in 'Clipbox'

    2004

  • Biology Career Day to Highlight Wealth of Options

    2003

  • Faculty General Election Results

    2003

  • UA Scientists Selected as 2003 AAAS Fellows

    2003

  • Faculty Awards 2003: Gail Burd

    2003

  • Office of Faculty Governance Posts Primary Election Results

    2003

  • Speaking Of...

    2000

  • Sarlo Family Foundation Outstanding Faculty Award: Gail Burd

    2000

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