Dr. Martha R. Taylor has been teaching biology for over 37 years. She got her B.A. in biology from Gettysburg College and her M.S. and Ph.D. in science education from Cornell. At Cornell University, Martha has served as assistant director of the Office of Instructional Support and has taught introductory biology for both nonmajors and majors. Most recently, Dr. Taylor was a lecturer in the Learning Strategies Center, teaching supplemental biology courses. Her experience working with college students in laboratories, classrooms, and tutorials has increased her commitment to helping students create their own knowledge of and appreciation for biology.