Christos S Dimos (he/him)
Professor College of Arts & Sciences Biological and Physical Sciences Providence
Biography and Expertise
Christos Dimos has always been fascinated with micro- and molecular biology. As an undergraduate at Sacred Heart University, he studied the role that the HS8A gene played in stress response in a soil amoeba called Dictyostelium discodeum. His Ph.D. research at the University of Rhode Island focused on discovering the function of the Cellulose Synthase-Like D (CSLDs) gene family in the moss Physcomitrella patens by performing targeted gene knockout, RNAi global silencing, and RT-qPCR studies. He also completed a comprehensive polysaccharide labeling study using various monoclonal antibodies and Carbohydrate Binding Modules (CBMs). Dimos is currently developing undergraduate research projects focused on plant-pathogen interactions using the moss P. patens
Dimos has been teaching at JWU for the last ten years and has professional interest in the field of teaching and learning. Currently, he is investigating the self-directed learning characteristics of students enrolled in STEM majors.
Education
PhD
University of Rhode Island
BS
Sacred Heart University
Adult Higher Education Alliance
Adult Higher Education Alliance
International Society for Self-Directed Learning
Adult Higher Education Alliance
American Society of Plant Biologists
Adult Higher Education Alliance
International Society for Self-Directed Learning
International Society for Self-Directed Learning
National Association of Biology Teachers
American Society for Microbiology
National Association of Biology Teachers
New England Educational Assessment Network
New England Educational Assessment Network
New England Educational Assessment Network
New England Educational Assessment Network
Roberts, A. & Dimos, C. & Budziszek, M. & Goss, C. & Lai, V. & Chaves, A.
Knocking Out the Wall: Revised Protocols for Gene Targeting in Physcomitrella patens
Springer New York
125-144
Dimos, C.
Introductory Science Laboratory- Writing Activities 1-3
Life Science Teaching Resource Community
Dimos, C.
Rhetorical Situations: Scientific Laboratory Writing vs. English Composition
Life Science Teaching Resource Community
Berry, E. & Tran, M. & Dimos, C. & Budziszek, M. & Scavuzzo-Duggan, T. & Roberts, A.
Immuno and affinity cytochemical analysis of cell wall composition in the moss Physcomitrella patens
Frontiers in Plant Science
7
248
Dimos, C. & Tainsh, R.
Scientific Literacy – Primary Research Article vs. Lay Press Secondary Article
Life Science Teaching Resource Community
Roberts, A. & Dimos, C. & Budziszek, M. & Goss, C. & Lai, V.
Knocking out the wall: protocols for gene targeting in Physcomitrella patens
Springer
273–290
Dimos, C.
Functional analysis of the cellulose synthase-like D (CSLD) gene family in Physcomitrella patens
University of Rhode Island
REAL Learning in Action: Integration of Course-based Undergraduate Research and Workforce Readiness Across a Biology Curriculum
Oral Presentation
50th Annual AHEA Conference
Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA)
The University of South Florida
Tampa
FL
United States
Developing Data Science and Bioinformatics Training in Our Curriculum
Panel Presentation
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Advisory Council meeting
Johnson & Wales University
Zoom
Providence
RI
Provost Teaching Innovation Grant: Developing Data Science and Bioinformatics Training in Our Curriculum
Oral Presentation
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Faculty Welcome
Johnson & Wales University
Zoom
Providence
RI
The Self-Directedness and Grit Characteristics of College-Level Biology Students
Oral Presentation
49th Annual AHEA Conference & 38th Annual ISSDL Conference (joint conference)
Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA)
The University of South Florida
Tampa
FL
United States
Considering Learner Self-Directedness and Grit in Higher Education STEM Learners: Preliminary Findings
Oral Presentation
2024 Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference
University of Central Florida
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Orlando
FL
United States
Genotype Analysis of PpCSLD5/8 CRISPR/Cas9Knockout Mutants
Poster
86th Annual Northeast ASPB (American Society of Plant Biologists) Conference
American Society of Plant Biologists
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury
NY
United States
Leveraging Andragogical Principles in the Development of Two Major-Level STEM Courses
Oral Presentation
47th Annual Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) Workforce Development: Micro-credentials, Badges, & CEUs
Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA)
The University of South Florida
Tampa
FL
United States
Learner Self-Directedness: Implications for Two College-Level STEM Programs
Oral Presentation
Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference
Faculty Center at University of Central Florida
Daytona
FL
United States
The Self-Directed Learning Characteristics of College-Level Biology and Health Science Students
Oral Presentation
33rd International Self-Directed Learning Symposium
International Society for Self-Directed Learning
Cocoa Beach
FL
United States
Mobile Learning (mLearning)
Oral Presentation
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning: Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College
Providence
RI
United States