Educator with a rich background in traditional, online, and hybrid science instruction, notably at Presentation College. Excelled in student engagement and academic advising, leveraging skills in lesson delivery and teaching strategies. Developed comprehensive online courses, significantly enhancing learning accessibility. Proven leader in curriculum development and mentorship, with a strong commitment to educational excellence. Knowledgeable in various assessment methods and educational technologies.
Online instruction for Biology Today, and Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
Hybrid Anatomy and Physiology with lab instructor for students on the Huron campus.
Wasilk, A., J.D. Callahan, J. Christopher-Hennings et al. 2004. Detection of U.S. and LV/European-like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and quantitation in boar semen and serum by real-time PCR. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 42:4453-4461
Christopher-Hennings, J., J. Callahan, A. Wasilk, T. Gay, Y. Fang, M. Dammen, M. Torremorell, D. Polson, M. Mellencamp, E. Nelson, Wm. Nelson. 2004
Quantification of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in boar serum and semen. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics, Greensboro, NC.
Wasilk, A., J. Christopher-Hennings, J. Callahan, T. Gay, Y. Fang, M. Dammon, M. Torremorell, E.A. Nelson, W.M. Nelson. 2003. Validation of a real-time quantitative PCR assay to detect US and Lelystad/European-like PRRSV in boar semen and serum. 84th Conf. of Research Workers in Animal Disease. Chicago, IL.
Callahan, J.D., J. Christopher-Hennings, T.A. Gay, M.E. Reos, Y. Fang, M. Dammon, A. Wasilk, J. Galeota, F.A. Osorio, M. Torremorell, W.M. Nelson and E.A. Nelson. 2003. Development, validation and commercialization of a real-time PCR assay for the detection of Lelystad/European-like and U.S. PRRSV. 107th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Vet. Lab. Diagnosticians, p. 142.
Page, B., Y. Fang, S. Ropp, N. Ferrin, A. Wasilk, P. Steen, J.Christopher-Hennings and E.A. Nelson. 2003. Identification of European-like PRRSV in the United States. Proceedings of the South Dakota Academy of Science. Vol. 82.
Wasilk, A., D.L. Carlson, Y. Fang, S.A.E. Marras, E.A. Nelson and J. Christopher-Hennings. 2002. Detection, differentiation and quantitation of PRRSV strains by real-time PCR with molecular beacons. 83rd Conf. of Research Workers in Animal Disease. St. Louis, MO.
Fraser, T., J. Christopher-Hennings, K. Rossow, E. Thacker, P. Ahrens, R. Chapin, A. Wasilk and E.A. Nelson. 1999. Detection of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae by nested PCR: A comparison of specimen type and extraction methods. American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
Pleets, K., M. Mongoh, A. Sippel. 2024. Mosquito Population Dynamics of Sioux County, North Dakota. 2024 North Dakota INBRE Annual Symposium. Grand Forks, ND.