Angela Anderson, PhD
- Focus area(s): Human physiology, specifically in regards to metabolism and exercise; pedagogical practices to increase student perceived motivation for learning
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Education
Ph.D., Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2013
B.S., Biology and Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University, 1997
Experience
August 2020 – present: Collegiate Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
August 2018 – August 2022: Collegiate Assistant Professor, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
August 2016 – November 2017: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Human Biology & Kinesiology, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
January 2015 – May 2018: Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biology and the department of Health & Wellness, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO
August 2013 – May 2014: Part-Time Faculty, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Selected Major Awards
- 2023 – CALS Recent Graduate Alumni Award, CALS, Virginia Tech
- 2022 – Certificate of Teaching Excellence, CALS, Virginia Tech
- 2020 – Excellence in Teaching Award from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech
- 2013 – Michael Houston Memorial Graduate Scholarship Award, HNFE, Virginia Tech
- 2012 – Michael Houston Memorial Graduate Scholarship Award, HNFE, Virginia Tech
- 2012 – Certificate of Merit for Graduate Teaching in Excellence, Graduate School, Virginia Tech
- 2011 – Michael Houston Memorial Graduate Scholarship Award, HNFE, Virginia Tech
Program Focus
I currently work on research concerning effective teaching pedagogies to increase student engagement and motivation to learn. This includes research questions such as whether or not obesity or physical activity affect a student’s academic performance.
Books
- Good D, Hulver M, Anderson, A. Metabolic Nutrition: An Everyday Approach to Macronutrient Metabolism. Dubuque: Kendall-Hunt Publisher, 2018. Print. https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/metabolic-nutrition-everyday-approach-macronutrient-metabolism-0
Book Chapters
- Anderson AS, Girmes-Greico N, Cox H, Rockwell M, Eaton R, and Good DJ. Lessons Learned During the Transition to Online Learning. Higher Education - Reflections From the Field in the time of COVID. IntechOpen; 2023:Ch. 30. https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/86398
Reviewed Journals
- Anderson AS, Good DJ. Self-perceptions of critical thinking skills in university students are associated with BMI and exercise. Journal of American College Health. 2022;70(5):1444-1450. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2020.1803879
- Anderson AS. One Small Step in the Lecture Hall, One Big Step for Student Motivation: Short Bursts of In-Class Small Group Work. Pedagogy in Health Promotion. 2021;7(2):135-143. doi:10.1177/2373379920963706. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2373379920963706
- Ferqueron TR, Anderson AS, and Good DJ. The Allele Frequency of the HFE gene mutation H63D (rs1799945) and Its Relationship to a Hereditary Hemochromatosis Diagnosis in Metabolic Nutrition Students at Virginia Tech. American Journal of Undergraduate Research. 2020; 16(4):51-57. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Deborah-Good-3/publication/339952297
Oral Presentations
- Anderson AS, Good D, Geller S, Chermak, J. (2023) Panel Discussion: A CURE for Student Engagement in Research? Embedding Undergraduate Research in Your Class. Summer Institute 2023. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson. AS. Be Active Stay Active. (2022) Welcome Week CALS Orientation College Day. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson AS, Kardos J, Girmes-Grieco N Lahne J, Hamilton L, Angel H, Fiola J, Glabriath J, and Steele M. (2021) Panel Discussion: Zooming Out: Sharing Recent Perspectives on Effective Teaching and Student Engagement in CALS. Virtual Panel Discussion on Best Practices in Pedagogy during the Pandemic. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson, AS., Cox, H., Eaton, R., Girmes-Grieco, N., Good, DJ., Jasowak, D., Rockwell, M. (2021) Lessons Learned during the Transition to Online Learning. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson, AS., Merola, J., Good, DJ., Whitehead, S., Walker, A., Kroehler, C., and Brown, A. (2021) Panel Discussion: Increasing Access to Undergraduate Research and Ensuring Success. Virtual Workshop on Mentoring Undergraduates in Research. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson, AS and Good, DJ. (2020) Analysis of a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in Genetics. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson, AS., Arnold, N., Hanzly, L., Maczka, D., Mann, G., and Wolters, B. (2019) From PhD to Professor: Speaking with VT Alum about their First Years in Academia. Virginia Tech- Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE). Blacksburg VA.
Poster Presentations
- Williams L, Anderson AS. (2022) Are there Differences in Student Motivation for Learning when Using a Synchronous vs an Asynchronous Teaching Modality? Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg VA.
- Jaskowak, D., Barker, K., Anderson, AS., Cox, H. (2021) Summer GRAs Improve Pedagogical Practices: A Case Study. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg VA.
- Anderson, AS and Good, DJ. (2020) A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) in Genetics. 2020 Virginia Regional Health Sciences Education Symposium. Richmond VA.