ROLE

Dr. Patricia Godoy is a microbiology professor at Joyce University.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Patricia has decades of experience as a professor and research/project coordinator in biological and health sciences. She currently teaches high school biology, AP biology, anatomy and physiology, and AP research.

EDUCATION

Patricia holds a BS in biological science, an MS in microbiology and immunology, an MA in business administration. She went on to earn a PhD in Biology of Host Pathogen Relationships from the Universidade de Sao Paulo, and earned a graduate certificate in secondary teaching from Weber State University.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Patricia relishes sharing her passion for microbiology and seeing the changes education promotes in her students. She enjoys meeting different people and being able to help them achieve their academic goals.

PUBLICATION

Patricia has extensive publications. These are links to her works:
1. https://www.lifescied.org/doi/pdf/10.1187/cbe.19-10-0193
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25699543
3. http://www.europepmc.org/abstract/med/24681203
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23894476
5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21738836
6. http://www.hindawi.com/journals/er/2011/518258/
7. Eukaryotic Cell, (8), 1592-1603. https://ec.asm.org/content/8/10/1592

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Patricia has volunteered for many programs, some of which include mentoring at “She is a Scientist” events at Brigham Young University, educational volunteering and guest speaking at Weber State University, educational volunteering at Hillcrest Elementary School, and holding multiple committee member positions.

PERSONAL INTEREST

Patricia enjoys spending time with family and friends. She likes outdoor activities, watching movies, reading books, and traveling.