Matt Arterburn
Associate Dean/Professor Biology
College of Arts and Sciences
- Contact
- Stoffer Science Hall/College of Arts and SciencesRoom 202C/Room 2041700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117785.670.3110
- Degrees & Certifications
- George Mason University, Bachelor of Science
- Washington State University, Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic History
2012 to present - Associate Professor of Biology, Washburn University
2006-2012 - Assistant Professor Biology, Washburn University
- Teaching
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- BI 395 A, Research in Biology
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
Cytogenetics and plant breeding. Specifically the breeding of perennial wheat through karyotypic dissection of amphiploid hybrids between domesticated wheat and wild wheatgrass. Perennial wheat has great potential for soil erosion control and sustainable agriculture.
- Service Interests/Activities
Faculty governance (eg, Faculty Senate, Faculty Affairs)
Generating public interest in the sciences
Bioethics and societal awareness of genetic technologies (eg, transgenics)
