Kevin Dixon
Education
- MS, Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 1992
- BA, Microbiology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 1987
- AS, Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL, 1985
Courses
- BIO 101 Intro to Life Science
- BIO 111 General Biology Lecture & Lab
- BIO 205 Microbiology for Allied Health Lecture and Lab
Research and Professional Interests
- My Master's Degree Research was in control of genetic on/off switching in Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.
- My professional interests in epidemiology of diseases in humans as well as wildlife (especially Chronic Wasting Disease and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in white-tailed deer).
Awards and Honors
- Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching - 2002
- Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Advisor Awards (regional and international multiple-time award winner)
- MCCA Senior Service Award – 2017
- MCCA Excellence in Teaching Award nominee - 2026
