Miriam Segura, Ph.D.
University of North Georgia
Miriam Segura, Ph.D., is a biology professor and the Harry B. Forester Eminent Scholars Chair in Biological Sciences at the University of North Georgia (UNG). She has an A.B. in molecular biology from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
During her 17-year teaching career, Segura has engaged undergraduates in biology research within a traditional setting, in courses that integrate her scholarly interests and as part of national initiatives to infuse research into the curriculum. Segura’s research interests currently focus on innovative and evidence-based teaching, particularly on methods that promote critical thinking in undergraduates.
Segura’s teaching was recognized in 2016 through UNG’s most prestigious honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2017 through the University System of Georgia Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award). In 2017, Segura was honored to be named one of the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. Segura is also the themed issue editor for the .
During her 17-year teaching career, Segura has engaged undergraduates in biology research within a traditional setting, in courses that integrate her scholarly interests and as part of national initiatives to infuse research into the curriculum. Segura’s research interests currently focus on innovative and evidence-based teaching, particularly on methods that promote critical thinking in undergraduates.
Segura’s teaching was recognized in 2016 through UNG’s most prestigious honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award, and in 2017 through the University System of Georgia Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award). In 2017, Segura was honored to be named one of the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine. Segura is also the themed issue editor for the .