Mary R. Murnik

Professor
Biology
Ferris State University
United States of America

Professor Genetics
Biography

Professor Mary Rengo Murnik teaches Principles of Genetics, Genetics: Human Aspects, and Evolution. She chairs the Pre-dental Advisory Committee and is a Dental Admission Test Constructor, Biology Content Area, for the American Dental Association. Dr. Murnik's interests include mutagenicity and toxicity of compounds in our environment, and she mentors undergraduate student research in that area. She is a Bulldog Hockey fan. Dr. Murnik received the Distinguished Teacher Award from her academic colleagues in 2007. She was also honored with the Martin Luther King Social Justice Award in 2004, the Ferris Professional Women Woman of the Year award and the Michigan Association of Governing Boards' Award for Teaching Excellence in 1998.

Research Intrest

Interests in Principles of Genetics, Genetics: Human Aspects, and Evolution