Brian White

Brian White is a distinguished biology educator with over two decades of experience at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he serves as Associate Professor of Biology specializing in Science Education. His career began at MIT, where he earned his BS in Biology, followed by a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University. White's teaching innovation journey started with traditional lectures for large biology classes of 200-400 students, gradually evolving to incorporate active learning techniques like think-pair-share and clicker technology. He pioneered the "flipped classroom" approach in biology education, developing online lectures and interactive materials that transformed student engagement. His contributions to education include authoring "A Problems Approach to Introductory Biology" and developing innovative educational software tools. White's excellence in teaching has been recognized with the 2000 CAS Outstanding Achievement Award for Teaching. His course portfolio includes Bio 111, Bio 112, graduate-level Scientific Communication, and specialized seminars on presentation skills. Beyond teaching, he has secured significant grants for educational research, including a $500,000 NSF CAREER award, and maintains active collaborations with institutions like BioQUEST and the New England Aquarium to develop educational tools and animations for biology education