Nancy Collins Johnson
Associate Professor
Center for Environmental Sciences and Education & Department of Biological Sciences

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mycorrhizal symbioses fascinate me. My students and I study the relationship between the structure and functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in ecosystems. We are also working to develop techniques to identify and quantify mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots and in soil. Our future goal is to study the global biogeography of Glomalean fungi.

TEACHING AND ADVISING
Active inquiry and critical thinking are the foundations of my teaching philosophy. I also recognize the importance of providing information in diverse formats to accommodate the diverse learning styles of students. I believe that modeling active learning through research is one of the most effective teaching techniques. Consequently, I work towards incorporating research activities throughout our curricula. As director of the NSF-funded Undergraduate Mentoring in Environmental Biology (UMEB) Program, I help pair students with faculty mentors for year-long research experiences.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Email: Nancy.Johnson@nau.edu
Phone: 928.523.6473
Mail: Northern Arizona University; P.O. Box 5694; Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5694