Ian J. Quitadamo, Assistant Professor Science Building, Room 338K 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537 (509) 963-2745 email: iq@cwu.edu

Education

Teaching

Cell Biology, Genetics, General Biology for Non-majors, Biotechnology for Teachers, Science Education in the Secondary Schools, Science Education in the Elementary Schools. Working to strengthen biology and general science education through educational innovations such as small group collaborative learning and critical thinking across the curriculum.

Research

Cancer biology and tumor angiogenesis, endothelial cell function, factors that influence the development of critical thinking skills in science and math.

Recent Publications

• Quitadamo, I.J., Kurtz, M. J., Sorey, T. L., Pratt-Sitaula, B., and Palmquist, B. (2006). Using e-Portfolios to Evaluate Pre-Service Teacher Performance. Washington Science Teachers Journal, 46(3), 20-27.
• Kurtz, M. J. Oursland, M. and Quitadamo, I.J. (2006). Cougars across the Curriculum: Using Just-in-Time Technology to Support Integrated Student Research, Pre-Service Teacher Development, and Enhanced K-12 Learning. Leadership Information, 5(4), 31-39.
• Kurtz, M. J. Oursland, M. and Quitadamo, I.J. (2005). Enhancing the Technological Proficiencies of Educators through Community- based Research. Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Monograph, 17-27.
• Quitadamo, I. J., & Campanella, R. (2005). Cougars, Curriculum, and Community: A PBL Curriculum Provides Students with Valuable Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences. The Science Teacher, 72(4), 28-31.
• Hines, S. A., Collins, P. L., Quitadamo, I. J., Brahler, C. J., Knudson, C. D., & Crouch, G. J. (2005). ATLes: The Strategic Application of Web-based Technology to Address Learning Objectives and Enhance Classroom Discussion in a Veterinary P athology Course. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 32(1), 103-112.
• Brahler, C. J., Quitadamo, I. J., & Johnson, E. C. (2002). Student Critical Thinking is Enhanced by Developing Exercise Prescription Plans in Online Learning Modules. Advances in Physiology Education, 26(1-4), 210-221.
• Johnson, E. K., Schelling, M. E., Quitadamo, I. J., Andrew, S., & Johnson, E. C. (2002). Cultivation and Characterization of Coronary Microvascular Endothelial Cells: A Novel Porcine Model Using Micropigs. Microvascular Research, 64(2), 278-288.
• Quitadamo, I. J., Kostman, T. A., Schelling, M. E., & Francesci, V. R. (2000). Magnetic Bead Purification as a Rapid and Efficient Method for Enhanced Antibody Specificity for Plant Sample Immunoblotting and Immunolocalization. Plant Science, 153(1), 7-14.
• Quitadamo, I. J., & Schelling, M. E. (1998). Efficient Purification of Mouse Anti-FGF Receptor IgM Monoclonal Antibody by Magnetic B eads. Hybridoma, 17(2), 199-207.