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    Eric S. Taylor

    Eric Taylor

    Earth Sciences
    Associate Professor (NTT)
    Campus:
    Stark
    Office Location:
    023L Science and Nursing, Stark Campus
    Contact Information
    Email:
    etaylo18@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-244-3431

    Biography

    I am interested in the health effects of earth materials and recently completed my graduate education and research at The Ohio State University under the direction of former Kent alumnus Steven K. Lower. My research focus has been on the biophysical nature of biological interactions with earth materials, such as how bacteria interact with iron sulfides, or how human lung cells respond to the presence of asbestos. I currently teach introductory courses (Environmental Earth Science, How the Earth Works, Earth and Life Through Time) in geology at the Stark campus in North Canton, OH. I am interested in the science and learning of geology and am developing a service learning program for the Environmental Earth Science and How the Earth Works courses in conjunction with Stark Parks so as to provide students with a field-based learning experience.

    My future goal regarding geoscience education includes developing flipped lectures for my introductory courses, wherein students watch short video clips of the lecture material normally given during lecture use the classroom time for hands-on projects, field trips, or other activities designed to teach the material.

    Education

    Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Ohio State University
    M.S., Geological Sciences, Ohio State University
    B.S., Geological Sciences, Brigham Young University

    Publications

    • Taylor, E. S., Pol-Fachin, L., Lins, R. D., and Lower, S. K. 2016. “Conformational stability of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor as influenced by glycosylation, dimerization and EGF hormone binding.” Proteins. 85: 561-570
    • Taylor, E. S., Wylie, A. G., Mossman, B. T., and S. K. Lower. 2013. “Repetitive Dissociation from Crocidolite Asbestos Acts as Persistent Signal for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor.” Langmuir. 29: 6323-6330
    • Lower, S. K., et al., V. G. 2011. “Polymorphisms in fibronectin binding protein A of Staphylococcus aureus are associated with infection of cardiovascular devices.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 108: 18372-18377
    • Taylor, E. S., et al., 2011. Molecular Dynamic Simulations of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR): Effects of Glycosylation, Dimerization, and the Presence of Inorganic Solids. In: The 25th Anniversary Symposium of The Protein Society Program with
    • Taylor, E. S., Mossman, B. T., Wylie, A. G., and Lower, S. K. 2011. “Molecular Mechanism for the Induction of Mesothelioma by Asbestos.” Biophysical Journal. 100, 160a.
    • Taylor, E. S., Mossman, B. T., Wylie, A. G., and Lower, S. K. 2010. Molecular Mechanism for the Induction of Mesothelioma by Asbestos. Geological Society of America: Abstracts with Programs. 42: 57
    • Lower, S. K.; Yongsunthon, R.; Casillas-Ituarte, N. N.; Taylor, E. S.; DiBartola, A. C.; Lower, B. H.; Beveridge, T. J.; Buck, A. W.; Fowler, V. G., 2010. A Tactile Response in Staphylococcus aureus. Biophysical Journal. 99 (9), 2803-2811
    • Schoenbohm, L., et al., 2010. Exercises for Earth Sciences 100. Hayden-McNeil: Plymouth, p 122
    • Taylor, E. S.; Lower, S. K., 2008. Thickness and surface density of extracellular polymers on Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74 (1), 309-311.
    • Taylor, E. S.; Lower, S. K.; Wylie, A. G.; Mossman, B. T., 2008. The Strength of Disease: Molecular Bonds Between Asbestos and Human Cells. EOS Trans. 89 (53), Abstract B53B-0479-Fall Meet. Suppl

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