Resumé

Education

2000 Ph.D. The University of Toledo

1990 M.Ed. Bowling Green State University

1989 B.S. Bowling Green State University and University of Salzburg (Austria)

Qualified Teaching Areas

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Basic Pharmacology

• Cadaver Dissection

• German

• Medical Terminology

• Pathophysiology

 

Work Experience

January 2021–Present
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

Teaching Professor

Courses taught include:

BIOL 472 Mammalian Physiology

 

January 1992–2020 
Lourdes University, Sylvania, Ohio

Professor & Writer-in-Residence

Courses taught include:

BIO 201 Principles of Biology I

BIO 202 Principles of Biology II

BIO 204 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 212 Nutrition

BIO 301 Genetics

BIO 306 Vertebrate Zoology

BIO 313 Nutrition Science

BIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture and Lab)

BIO 331 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture and Lab)

BIO 335 General Microbiology (Lecture and Lab)

BIO 340 Pathophysiology

BIO 410 Biology Seminar

BIO 499 Human Cadaver Dissection

CHM 311 Biochemical Pharmacology

NUR 613 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology/Pathophysiology I

NUR 614 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology/Pathophysiology II

 

Department Chair (2001–2003)

Duties included scheduling courses, hiring full-and part-time instructors, developing yearly budgets, and managing the daily activities of the biology department

 

August 1997–May 2009
Sandusky Campus of Lourdes College, Sandusky, Ohio

On the site of Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, formerly known as Providence Hospital School of Nursing

Professor

Courses taught include:

BIO 204 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 330 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 331 Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 335 General Microbiology

BIO 313 Nutrition Science

CHM 311 Biochemical Pharmacology

Also gave monthly cadaver-based lectures and presentations to medical students and physicians at the hospital.

 

July 2000–August 2000
Bowling Green State University Firelands College, Huron, Ohio

Instructor

Responsibilities included the preparation and teaching of BIO 331 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

 

July 1991–May 2009
JAL Translating, Sandusky, Ohio

Translator

Worked independently translating German documents and manuals for corporations in Northwest Ohio

January 1991–June 1991
Sylvania City Schools, Sylvania, Ohio

Teacher

Prepared and taught all levels of high school German language classes

Professional Affiliations

2004–Present
American Association for Anatomy (AAA)

2018–Present
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

2019–Present
American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA)

2020–Present
Authors Guild

1994–Present
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)

Cadaver Use Committee (2001-2003)

Central Region Director (2007-2009)

Curriculum & Instruction Committee (2006-2009)

Executive Director Search Committee (2009)

Foundation Oversight Committee (2009-2012; chair 2009-2010)

Membership Committee (2020-2021; chair)

Nominating Committee (2004-2005; 2009-2010; chair 2017-2018)

Past President (2019-2020)

President (2018-2019)

President-Elect (2017-2018)

Presidents Emeriti Advisory Committee (2020-2021; chair)

Secretary (1999-2001)

Steering Committee (2009-2010)

1997–2015
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)

1995–2015
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

1993–Present
Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (SAVE)

1995–2005
Society for College Science Teachers (SCST)

2008–Present
Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA)

Professional Activity

May 26, 2021
Presented Teaching A&P in a Post-Pandemic World

Human Anatomy & Physiology 35th Annual Conference

Virtual Conference held May 23-26, 2021 

November 7, 2020
Presented Talking About Science, Pseudoscience, and Changing Minds During a Pandemic

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Virtual Regional Meeting

Hosted by Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, New York 

November 11, 2016

Presented Metacognition, Cognitive Science, and Using your Textbook Effectively

BIOnanza!

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas 

May 22, 2016 

Presented More Than You Bargained for: RAAS and the Transcending Role of ACE Inhibitors

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 30th Annual Conference

Atlanta, Georgia 

October 17-18, 2014
Presented How to Turn Today’s Challenges into Tomorrow’s Successes: Teaching Science in 2013

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Central Regional Meeting

Apple Valley, Minnesota 

October 18, 2013
Presented How to Turn Today’s Challenges into Tomorrow’s Successes: Teaching Science in 2013

Teacher-to-Teacher Science Event

University of Houston

Houston, Texas 

June 10, 2011
Presented Thinking Outside the Box: An Introduction to the Visual Format

Roane State Community College

Knoxville, Tennessee

May 26-June 2, 2011
Presented Thinking Outside the Box: An Introduction to the Visual Format

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 25th Annual Conference

Camosun College

Victoria, British Columbia

March 26, 2011
Presented Thinking Outside the Box: An Introduction to the Visual Format

Teaching with Technology

Pearson Education Corporate Office

Boston, Massachusetts

January 27-29, 2011
Presented Visual Presentation of Scientific Information

Texas Community College Teachers Association

San Antonio, Texas

January 20-23, 2011
Presented Visual Presentation of Scientific Information

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Southeast Regional Conference

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida

April 4, 2009
Presented Successful Strategies for Teaching Undergraduate A&P

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

November 1, 2008
Presented Successful Strategies for Teaching Undergraduate A&P

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

April 26, 2008
Presented Using Interactive PowerPoint and Other Tips & Tricks to Teach A&P

Canada Strategies for Success Workshop

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

April 5, 2008
Presented Tips and Tricks of the A&P Trade

Strategies for Success Science Workshop

Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus

Clarkston, Georgia

February 1, 2008
Presented Using PowerPoint and other Tips & Tricks to Engage your Anatomy and Physiology Students

Pearson Science Education Workshop

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston, Texas

January 2-10, 2008
Presented Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 8th Edition

Pearson National Sales Meeting

San Francisco, California

March 31, 2007
Presented See It, Hear It, Say It, Read It, Write It, Learn It: Using Interactive PowerPoint to Teach A&P – or Anything

Strategies for Success Conference

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Boston, Massachusetts

May 14-18, 2006
Presenter and Participant for Experience in Human Cadaver Dissection

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, New York

November 2005
Presented Student Retention Through Online Learning Styles Assessment Implementation and Lesson Plan Application

The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools 21st Annual Conference

San Diego, California

October 2005
Presented Pass the Word – Read!

Adult Literacy Program

Sandusky Library, Sandusky, Ohio

August 4, 2005
Presented Using Medical Terminology: A Practical Approach

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins Summer Sales Meeting

Alexandria, Virginia

February 2001
Presented Theories of Aging

Medical College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

February 2001
Presented Age-Related Physiological Changes

Medical College of Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

 

Professional Service

May 15, 2009 Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing 92nd Commencement Exercises

Commencement Speaker: Anatomy for Life

Sandusky, Ohio

May 13-14, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Grand Awards Judge

Cleveland, Ohio

 

Grants

2012 National Science Foundation. The iSCORES Project: Integrating Scientific Content with Online Research and Evaluation Skills. The grant focuses on developing and studying resources, models, and tools to support all students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) learning.

2006 Ohio Osteopathic Foundation Sandusky Memorial Hospital Guild. Funding to build an anatomy lab at Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing/Sandusky Site of Lourdes College. Co-author, James Preston, D.O. Funding of $23,607.

2001 Science Education for New Civic Engagements & Responsibilities (SENCER). SENCER is a new initiative of the Association of American Colleges and Universities supported by the National Science Foundation whose purpose is curricular reform through an intensive, multi-dimensional, national dissemination program for undergraduate science education. Funding of $20,000.

Publications

Books

Nath, J. (2021). Sins Against Science: How Misinformation Affects Our Lives and Laws.  Jefferson: McFarland & Company.

Nath, J. (2021). Digesting Food and Fads. Jefferson: McFarland & Company.

Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. (Forthcoming, February 2022)

Nath, J. and Lindsley, K. (2019). A Short Course in Medical Terminology (4th edition). Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Nath, J. (2019). Programmed Learning Approach to Medical Terminology (3rd edition). Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Martini, F., Nath, J., & Bartholomew E. (2018). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th edition). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.

Martini, F., Ober, W., Nath, J., Bartholomew, E., & Petti, K. (2018). Visual Anatomy & Physiology (3rd edition). New York: Pearson.

Martini, F., Tallitsch, R., & Nath, J. (2018) Human Anatomy (9th edition). Glenview, IL: Pearson.

Martini, F. H., Tallitsch, R. B., & Nath, J. L. (2017). Anatomía humana. Madrid: Pearson.

Nath, J. (2016). Medical Terminology (Enhanced 2nd edition). Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Martini, F., Ober, W., Nath, J., Bartholomew, E., Petti, K., & Carpino, G. (2016). Visual anatomia e fisiologia (I/2016 edizione). Edises.

Nath, J. (2016). Stedman’s Medical Terminology (2nd edition). Baltimore: Wolters Kluwer.

Martini, F., Nath, J., & Bartholomew E. (2015). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (10th edition). San Francisco: Pearson.

Martini, F., Ober, W., Nath, J., Bartholomew, E., & Petti, K. (2015). Visual Anatomy & Physiology (2nd edition). San Francisco: Pearson.

Martini, F. H., Ober, W. C., Bartholomew, E. F., & Nath, J. L. (2014). Anatomia e Fisiologia Humana. Uma Abordagem Visual. Pearson.

Nath, J. (2013). Using Medical Terminology (2nd edition) with Navigate 2 TestPrep. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Nath, J. (2013). Using Medical Terminology (2nd edition). Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

Martini, F., Ober, W., Bartholomew, E., & Nath, J. (2013). Visual Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology. San Francisco: Pearson.

Martini, F., Nath, J., & Bartholomew E. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (9th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F., Nath, J., & Bartholomew E. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (9th edition). International Edition, San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F., Ober, W., & Nath, J. (2011). Visual Anatomy & Physiology. San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F., Ober, W., & Nath, J. (2011). Visual Anatomy & Physiology, International Edition San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F. & Nath, J. (2010). Fondamenti di Anatomia e Fisiologia (Terza Edizione). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F. & Nath, J. (2010). Anatomy & Physiology (2nd edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F. & Nath, J. (2009). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (8th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Martini, F. & Nath, J. (2009). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (8th edition), International Edition. San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J. (2006). Using Medical Terminology: A Practical Approach. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

Test Banks

Reynolds, J., Whelan T., Wood M.G. & Nath, J. (2015). Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (10th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Wood, M., Magid, A., & Nath, J. (2012). Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (9th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Magid, A., Nath, J, & Wood, M. (2009). Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (8th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J., & Wood, M.J. (2006). Test Bank for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (7th edition). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J. (2003). Test Item File for Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, (3rd edition). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J. (2000). Test Item File for Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, (2nd edition). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Published PowerPoint Presentations

Nath, J. (2001). PowerPoint Instructor Ancillary and Student Supplement for Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (5th edition) by Martini, F.H. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Book Reviews

Nath, J. 2017. Reviewed and provided analysis of The Art of Teaching A&P: Six Easy Lessons to Improve Student Learning by Garrett, L.K. New York: Pearson Education

Nath, J. 2006. Reviewed and provided technical analysis of Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (7th edition) by Martini, F.H. San Francisco: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J. 2006. Reviewed Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, (11th edition) by Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Nath, J. 2005. Reviewed Anatomy & Physiology, Martini, F.H. San Francisco: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J. 2004. Reviewed Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, (6th edition) by Martini, F. H. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc., as Benjamin Cummings.

Nath, J.L. 2003. Reviewed Human Anatomy, (4th edition) by Martini, F.H., Timmons, M.J., & Tallitsch, R.B. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Nath, J.L. 2000. Reviewed Human Anatomy, (3rd edition) by Martini, F., Timmons, M., & McKinley, M. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 2000. Reviewed Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, (2nd edition) by Martini, F., & Bartholomew, E. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 2000. Reviewed The Human Body in Health and Disease, by Martini, F.H., Bartholomew, E.F., & Welch, K. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 1999. Reviewed and served on the team for revisions of Structure & Function of the Human Body, by Martini, F., & Bartholomew, E. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 1998. Reviewed the test bank accompanying Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini, F., & Bartholomew, E. and provided critiques of questions. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 1998. Reviewed Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini, F., & Bartholomew, E. and wrote a comparative analysis of the text. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lindsley, J.A. 1998. Reviewed a test item bank for an anatomy and physiology text and wrote justifications for correct answers and rationales for incorrect distracters. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, Inc.

Lab

Nath, J. 2005. “The Effect of Temperature and Solution Concentration on the Rate and Process of Diffusion” in Laboratory Manual for Physiology. Edited by Silverthorn, D., Johnson, B., & Mills, A. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings.

Chapter

Lindsley, J.A. 1997. “Possible 110 Percent Scores, Open-Book Option Halfway Through Exam, Make-up Exams” in: The Hidden Curriculum: Faculty-Made Tests in Science, Part 2, Upper-Division Courses, by Tobias, S., & Raphael, J. New York: Plenum Press.

Articles

Yonker, R.J., Lindsley, J.A., Siebenaler, K.L., Landis, J.A., and Kerr, N.M. 1990. Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: Knowledge About, Attitude Toward, and Extent of Use by High School Students. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

Lindsley, J.A. 2001. A Case Study Examining the Temporal-Spatial Clustering of Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis in a Northwestern Ohio Cityin HAPS Educator, Volume 5, No. 2, pages 6-7.

 

 

Awards and Recognitions

Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) 2021 President’s Medal

• 2021 Award Recipient

Lourdes University Faculty Excellence Award

• Full-Time Faculty Award Recipient

2013, 2009, 1997

• Full-Time Faculty Award Nominee

2013, 2012, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993

• Full-Time Faculty Award Finalist

Spring 1993

• Part-Time Faculty Award Nominee

Spring 1992

 

Recognitions

• Ohio Magazine’s Excellence in Education 2013 Memorable Educators

December 2013 

• Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher Award Nominee

Society for College Science Teachers

Summer 2008

• Bowling Green State University Accomplished Graduate Award Nominee

August 2008

  

Webinars

Video Creation for Textbook Authors and Instructors
Presenter: Sasha Vodnik
December 11, 2018

iGen: Teaching the Smartphone Generation
Presenter: Jean. M. Twenge
September 20, 2018

Certification and Licenses

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Life Course; Hospice Volunteer
• Laubach Literacy Action; Literacy Tutor
• State of Ohio Department of Education Teaching Licenses
  • K-12 German
  • 7-12 Biological Science

Interests, Hobbies

Tap dancing, piano playing, and bicycling