Research
Projects
We have broad interests in the pedagogy of all core conceptual areas of biology (Cell biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology, Organismal biology). Previous and current research efforts include the scholarship of teaching and learning, restoration ecology, invasive species, and ecological stoichiometry in the context of aquatic systems. Our bioeducation research focuses on innovations in active-learning course development and delivery within the biology classroom and laboratory (as well as outreach). We assess knowledge and attitudes of students, faculty, and graduate teaching assistants.
Publications
Schmidt, H., K. K. Heinrich, J. Reynolds, and J. G. Howeth. 2022. An ecological succession lesson from a beaver’s point of view. The American Biology Teacher 84:229-235
Holder, B. M., S. E. Tolan, K. K. Heinrich, K. C. Miller, N. Hudson, G. Nehra, M. E. Pizzo, S. E. Storck, W. F. Elmquist, B. Engelhardt, I. Loryan, M. Toborek, B. Bauer, A. M. S. Hartz, and B. J. Kim. 2022. Brain barriers virtual: an interim solution or future opportunity? Fluids and Barriers of the CNS 19:19
Heinrich, K. K., C. V. Baxter, A. T. C. Bell, and J. M. Hood. 2021. Of olives and carp: interactive effects of an aquatic and a terrestrial invader on a stream-riparian ecosystem. Ecosphere 12:e03789
Varney, R. M., and K. K. Heinrich. 2021. A garden, not a leaky pipeline. The Teaching Professor
Heinrich, K. K. 2020. What’s best for Students? How do you know? Teaching Hub https://teachinghub.as.ua.edu/faculty-blog/whats-best-for-students-how-do-you-know/
Jenny, M., K. Lackey, and K. K. Heinrich. 2020. Setting the stage for the college experience: Biology Bootcamp facilitates the transition from high school to college. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Blog https://naspa.org/blog/setting-the-stage-for-the-college-experience-biology-bootcamp-facilitates-the-transition-from-high-school-to-college
Heinrich, K. K., K. M. Robson, and C. V. Baxter. 2017. Investigating aquatic insect emergence: A demonstration of the 5E Learning cycle. The American Biology Teacher 79:225-232.
Heinrich, M. L., and K. K. Heinrich. 2016. Effect of supplemental heat in captive African leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) and spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata) on growth rate and carapacial scute pyramiding. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 25(1):18-25.
Heinrich, K. K. 2015. Multiple stressors and multiple invaders in linked stream-riparian ecosystems: combined research and pedagogy contributions. D.A. Dissertation. Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA.
Heinrich, K. K., M. R. Whiles, and C. Roy. 2014. Cascading ecological responses to an in-stream restoration project in a midwestern river. Restoration Ecology 22(1):72-80.
Serve, K., N. Clements, K. K. Heinrich and R. J. Smith. 2013. The tale of two degrees: the need and power of the Doctor of Arts. College Teaching 61(4):113-115.
Heinrich, K. K. 2011. Insect emergence and riparian bird responses to rock weir construction in the Cache River basin of southern Illinois. M.S. Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA.
Holder, B. M., S. E. Tolan, K. K. Heinrich, K. C. Miller, N. Hudson, G. Nehra, M. E. Pizzo, S. E. Storck, W. F. Elmquist, B. Engelhardt, I. Loryan, M. Toborek, B. Bauer, A. M. S. Hartz, and B. J. Kim. 2022. Brain barriers virtual: an interim solution or future opportunity? Fluids and Barriers of the CNS 19:19
Heinrich, K. K., C. V. Baxter, A. T. C. Bell, and J. M. Hood. 2021. Of olives and carp: interactive effects of an aquatic and a terrestrial invader on a stream-riparian ecosystem. Ecosphere 12:e03789
Varney, R. M., and K. K. Heinrich. 2021. A garden, not a leaky pipeline. The Teaching Professor
Heinrich, K. K. 2020. What’s best for Students? How do you know? Teaching Hub https://teachinghub.as.ua.edu/faculty-blog/whats-best-for-students-how-do-you-know/
Jenny, M., K. Lackey, and K. K. Heinrich. 2020. Setting the stage for the college experience: Biology Bootcamp facilitates the transition from high school to college. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Blog https://naspa.org/blog/setting-the-stage-for-the-college-experience-biology-bootcamp-facilitates-the-transition-from-high-school-to-college
Heinrich, K. K., K. M. Robson, and C. V. Baxter. 2017. Investigating aquatic insect emergence: A demonstration of the 5E Learning cycle. The American Biology Teacher 79:225-232.
Heinrich, M. L., and K. K. Heinrich. 2016. Effect of supplemental heat in captive African leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) and spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata) on growth rate and carapacial scute pyramiding. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 25(1):18-25.
Heinrich, K. K. 2015. Multiple stressors and multiple invaders in linked stream-riparian ecosystems: combined research and pedagogy contributions. D.A. Dissertation. Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA.
Heinrich, K. K., M. R. Whiles, and C. Roy. 2014. Cascading ecological responses to an in-stream restoration project in a midwestern river. Restoration Ecology 22(1):72-80.
Serve, K., N. Clements, K. K. Heinrich and R. J. Smith. 2013. The tale of two degrees: the need and power of the Doctor of Arts. College Teaching 61(4):113-115.
Heinrich, K. K. 2011. Insect emergence and riparian bird responses to rock weir construction in the Cache River basin of southern Illinois. M.S. Thesis. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, USA.
