Thomas Amlung

Education:

University of Cincinnati College of Education
Master's of Education (M.Ed.) August 2003. GPA 4.0
August 1997- June 1998. Post-baccalaureate teacher certification program (CITE). GPA 4.0. August 1998 - June 1999. Graduate student: Cincinnati Initiative Secondary Education Program. GPA 4.0. Ohio Certificate: Comprehensive Science and Biology, June 1999.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1991-1997.
Post-baccalaureate course work in physics and geology. GPA 4.0 1987-1994. Graduate course work in biochemistry, molecular genetics,
immunology, and microbiology. 

Hanover College. Hanover, Indiana Bachelor of Arts degree conferred
May 1986. Major: Biology. Minor: Chemistry. Dean's List.

Teaching Experience:

Mariemont Junior High School. Mariemont City Schools. August 1999 to present. Teaching 7th grade earth, life and environmental sciences.

Shroder Paideia Middle School, Cincinnati Public Schools. August 1998
to June 1999. Responsibilities included: Teacher of record for one-half day
science instruction, coach for one-half day science instruction, planning
lessons, classroom management, observation of peers and colleagues,
preparation of professional portfolio, attending professional seminars and
conferences.

Hughes Center High School, Cincinnati Public Schools. March 1998 to
June 1998. Student teaching, 60+ clock hours.

Shroder Paideia Middle School, Cincinnati Public Schools. December
1997 to March 1998. Student teaching, 60+ clock hours.

Other Employment:

Research Assistant III/ Jr. Research Associate. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. November 1990 to August 1998. Responsibilities included: supervising research technicians and coordinating research projects; conducting research into the molecular biology of Aspergillusflavus, including cloning the Aspergillus genes responsible for virulence in immuno- compromised patients; differential display of mRNA; RNA protection assay; phosphor imaging; DNA sequencing; DNA digestion, ligation, and transfection; PCR; developing and adapting laboratory procedures; preparing text and graphics for publication; using Microsoft Windows and Windows NT; and managing all aspects of the lab, including identifying equipment and supply needs, ordering and trouble-shooting equipment, and managing the laboratory budget.

Research Assistant II. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. November 1988 to November 1990. Responsibilities included: conducting research into the molecular biology of Aspergillusflavus; constructing and screening a genomic library and determining chromosome number using large DNA electrophoresis techniques; supervising research technicians; and developing laboratory procedures.  

Research Assistant 1. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. November 1986 to November 1988. Conducted research to isolate and characterize an elastinolytic proteinase from Aspergillusflavus using the following techniques: gel filtration and exchange chromatography, electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, tissue culture, HPLC, and biochemical assays.

 

Publications:

Rhodes, J.C., T. W. Amlung, and M.S. Miller. 1990. Isolation and Characterization of an Elastinolytic Proteinase from Aspergillus flavus. Infection and Immunity, August 1990, Vol. 58:2529-2534.

Rhodes, J.C. and T. W. Amlung. The Elastinolytic Proteinase of Aspergillus flavus is Not Glycosylated.  Journal of Veterinary and Medical Mycology (1991), 29,407-411.

Rhodes, J.C., H.E. Jensen, S.G. Farmer, PG. Washburn, P.E. Steele, T.W. Amlung. Aspergillus and Aspergillosis. Journal of Veterinary and Medical Mycology (1992), 30, Supplement 1, 51-57.

Abstracts: Rhodes, J.C. and Amlung, T. W. Biochemical Profile of Aspergillus Elastase. Abstract presented to the American Society for Microbiology, 1989. Rhodes, J.C. and Amlung, T. W. Elastase Deficient Aspergillus Flavus has Reduced Virulence in Mice. Abstract presented to the American Society of Microbiology, 1990. Steele, P., T. Amlung, J. Rhodes. Proteinase Gene Identification in Avpergillus flavus. ISHAM, 1991. Rhodes, J.C., Amlung, T. W. and Eymer, V. Pathogenicity of a Mutant of Aspergillus flavus Deficient in Both Elastase and Alkaline Proteinase. Abstract presented to ASM General Meeting, 1992. Amlung, T. W., Rhodes, J.C. Comparison between the Alkaline Proteinase of Aspergillusfumigatus and Aspergillus flavus. Abstract presented to American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, 1995. Rhodes, J.C. and Amlung, T. W. Differential Expression of Aspergillus fumigatus genes. Abstract presented to the American Society for Microbiology, 1997. Also presented to the UC/OSU Pathology Research Day, 1997.

Activities/Awards

Named Teacher of the Year  (2005) by the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Chemical Society
 Presenter at Ohio SchoolNet
Science Curriculum Committee
CINERGY Grant Committee
Faculty Action Team
Science Club Mariemont Junior High School
National Science Teacher’s Association
Science Educators Council of Ohio Teacher convention. Dayton, OH. Winter 1999
Partners for Terrific Science Miami University. Fall 1998
Coastal Ecology of the Bahamas San Salvador Island. Summer 1998
SEPUP

 

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