Reagan Larson
Training Specialist
Biography
Reagan Larson completed her associate and bachelor's degrees in her home state of Virginia before working for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture as a microbiologist in food safety. Larson moved to South Dakota and completed her master's at South Dakota State University. Larson worked as a science lab manager, quality control scientist and adjunct faculty before beginning the training specialist position at SDSU.
She has gained experience in both industry and academia and enjoys working in the academic setting. Larson is currently completing her Ph.D. from Liberty University.
She has gained experience in both industry and academia and enjoys working in the academic setting. Larson is currently completing her Ph.D. from Liberty University.
Education
- M.S. in biological sciences, microbiology specialization | South Dakota State University | 2023
- Certificate in biotechnology | South Dakota State University | 2023
- B.S. in biotechnology | James Madison University | 2020
- A.S. in science | Piedmont Virginia Community College | 2019
- Certificate in general education | Piedmont Virginia Community College | 2019
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Responsibilities
- Collaborates with faculty through instructional design
- Develops and coordinates training programs to support faculty
- Reviews online courses for quality and accessibility
- Assists and supports faculty with instructional design needs through individual training
Work Experience
- Classroom Teacher, Biology | HSLDA Online Academy
- Adjunct Faculty, Microbiology | Grand Canyon University
- Quality Control Associate Scientist | Medgene Labs, LLC
- Adjunct Instructor, Biology | Dakota State University
- Science Lab Manager | Dakota State University
- LFFM Research Assistant | West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Microbiologist I | West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
Research experience includes: cancer genes Jun and Fos, sunflower fermentation, bat coronaviruses, LFFM food safety, genomics, bacteriophage discovery, genetic analysis and soil chemistry.
Publications
Schaeffer* R., Temeeyasen G., Hause B.M. Alphacoronaviruses Are Common in Bats in the Upper Midwestern United States. Viruses. 2022; 14(2)184.
* Last name changed from Schaeffer to Larson in 2024.
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