Stephanie Stockwell

Stephanie Stockwell, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University. She obtained her BS in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her PhD in Biological Sciences from Dartmouth College. Her doctoral and current research is focused on the genetic determinants associated with the agriculturally significant symbiotic relationship between soybean and soil bacterium, Bradyrhizobium japonicum. In particular, she uses genetic tools to characterize the molecular dialogue that occurs between cells during the plant infection process. Recent articles can be found in the journals of Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions, Virology, and the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. Other scholarly interests include emerging biotechnologies, contextualized course design, and pedagogical best practices for fostering inclusivity and integration in science. Dr. Stockwell has received two teaching awards, one of which recognized her excellence in the integration of scholarship and teaching.