Cathy Tugmon
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Emeritus Faculty
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Bio
Dr. Tugmon earned her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of New Hampshire in 1993 and a M.S. in Biology from the Midwestern State University in Biology in 1987. Areas of expertise include spider and insect identification, as well as other characteristics about spiders and the bacteria they commonly carry on their bodies. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the University Senate and Co-chair of the Quality Enhancement Plan Development committee.
Education
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Ph.D., Zoology/Animal Biology
University of New Hampshire, 1993
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MS, Bio, General
Midwestern State University, 1987
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BA, Health and Physical Education,
California State University, C, 1975
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AA, Liberal Arts and Sci , General
Allan Hancock College, 1973
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Principles of Biology I and II, Microbiology, and Insects as Vectors of Disease.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Proteases and protease inhibitors of the spider Argiope aurantia (Araneae, Araneidae), 1995
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Isolation of bacteria from spiders found in a variety of habitats, identification of the bacteria, determination of antibiotic sensitivities of the isolated bacteria, spider silk and spider proteases.
Department Service
College Service
University Service
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Gateway to Completion
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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Momentum Core Team
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Diversity and Inclusion Alignment Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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General Education Assessment Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Strategic Planning Core Team
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia- Shift #1
2018
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Cub Scouts of North Augusta
2017 - 2017
Role: Guest Speaker
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Seminar Talk on the Biology of Antarctica
2017 - 2017
Role: Guest Speaker
