Alenka Hlousek-Radojcic
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
207 Wolf Hall
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-3656
Biography
Dr. Alenka Hlousek-Radojcic is an Associate Professor of Biology, a pragmatic science educator practitioner, and a Fulbright Scholar. She is a plant biologist who embraces the wonders of microbes. Dr. Alenka is a co-developer of the innovative Introductory Biology integrated with General Chemistry curricula. The interdisciplinary nature of the two courses incorporates collaborative activities that promote learning of the selected biological and chemical concepts within diverse contexts and multiple iterations. Her students improve their communication, metacognitive, and systems thinking skills while improving an understanding of biological concepts. Dr. Alenka mentors graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, honors college teaching fellows, and preceptors. She coaches undergraduate students in, what often is, their first scientific research experience. Dr. Alenka is a recipient of 2015 Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Arts and Sciences, and 2021 Honors College Excellence in Teaching Award. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology from the Michigan State University.