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Biology
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Dr. Jeff Ploegstra

Professor of Biology

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Dr. Jeff Ploegstra serves as Dean for Foundational and Health Sciences at °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ. He provides leadership for the people and programs in Foundational and Health Sciences, including:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health and Human Performance
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Nursing

Dr. Ploegstra guides the development and implementation of Dordt’s Core Program, including leading the Core Program Committee. In addition, he has worked as a professor of biology and environmental studies at °¼Í¹ÊÓƵsince 2009.

His research interests include population genetics of native prairies, perennial crop development, and probiotics.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Biology / Science Education, University of Iowa, 2008.
  • MA in Science Teacher Education / General Science Teacher Education, University of Iowa, 2004.
  • MS in Biology, University of Iowa, 2002.
  • BS in Biology, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ, 1999.

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