Kip Conwell
Biology
Laboratory Manager
Office:
BBH 358E
Phone:
(773) 442-5736
Email:
k-conwell@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Country:
United States
Expertise
Microbiology/Lab Safety
Education
M.S. in Microbiology, Arizona State University
B.A. in Biology and Spanish, Knox College
Background
Kip came to NEIU after working in biocides research and development at Dow Chemical, and later as a research geneticist testing new drugs for toxicity in mammalian immune cell lines. At Arizona State University he enjoyed a National Science Foundation Fellowship where he was able to present his virology research to high school students to inspire a new generation of scientists. His master’s degree resulted in a publication as well as a patented method to facilitate genetic engineering in viruses. His interest in sharing his love for microbiology compelled him to seek employment in a university setting.