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Assistant Professor, MSc, Biological Sciences<\/h3>

Location:<\/b> DuPont Hall, Room 108 A
\nEmail:<\/b> \nmichael.druitt@hamptonu.edu\n<\/a>
\nExpertise:<\/b> Botany, Systematics, Evolutionary Biology,  Environmental Science, STEM Education<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Education<\/strong><\/h3>

B.S. in Biology, Longwood University, \u201894
M.S. in Biological Sciences, Hampton University, \u201896
Ed.D. in Educational Policy Planning and Leadership, William & Mary, \u201827<\/p>

Professional Positions Held<\/strong><\/h3>

Assistant Professor
Assistant to the Dean
Medical Science Coordinator
Pre-Medical Coordinator<\/p>

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Awards and Recognitions<\/strong><\/h3>

Founder, Pre-Health Whitecoat Induction Ceremony
Visiting Scholar, University of Virginia School of Public Health
Visiting Scholar, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Feature, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Making the Grade<\/p>

Curricula Development and Teaching Assignments<\/strong><\/h3>

Curriculum Revisions Committee, Chair
BIO 101: Nature of Life
BIO 210: Sophomore Seminar
MSD 601: Health Professions I
MSD 602: Health Professions II<\/p>

Current – Hampton University<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Research Interests<\/strong><\/h3>

Health Disparities in African-Americans
Grip Strength Comparison Studies<\/p>

Selected Publications<\/strong><\/h3>

Population-Level Patterns of Prostate Cancer Occurrence Disparities in Virginia
Effects of Lead Neurotoxicity in\u00a0Rana catesbeiana<\/u><\/em>\u00a0(African-clawed Frog).\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Professional Affiliations<\/strong><\/h3>

Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honors Society
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) National Advisory Committee for the Minority Serving Institution Pathway Initiative<\/p>

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Mr. Michael D. Druitt<\/strong>\u00a0a native of Williamsburg, Virginia graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Longwood University (Longwood College) located in Farmville, VA.\u00a0\u00a0He earned the Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Hampton University located in Hampton, VA, while studying the\u00a0Effects of Lead Neurotoxicity in\u00a0Rana catesbeiana<\/u>\u00a0(African-clawed Frog)<\/em>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

He began his career in education in 1996, in the Edgecombe County Schools District of North Carolina where he served as Head Science Teacher at Bridger\u2019s High School in Tarboro, NC.\u00a0\u00a0Migrating north to New Jersey, Mr.\u00a0Druitt\u00a0served as Earth Science Teacher and Head JV Basketball Coach at Hillside High School in Hillside, New Jersey. Returning home to his roots, he joined the Newport News Public Schools System to serve as Earth Science Teacher at Denbigh High School.\u00a0\u00a0He also served as Head Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Head Junior Varsity Baseball Coach.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

He joined the Hampton University School of Science in 2001, serving as Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences.\u00a0\u00a0Mr.\u00a0Druitt\u00a0has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Virginia\u2019s School of Public Health and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He has served in the capacity of Assistant to the Dean; he was the former Medical Science \/ Pre-Health Coordinator, former Co-Principal Investigator of a National Institutes of Health sponsored grant and former Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation sponsored grant. Currently, he serves as Assistant Professor for introductory courses taken by science majors and non-science majors. \u00a0<\/p>

Mr.\u00a0Druitt\u00a0is the founder of the annual Pre-Health White Coat Induction Ceremony in 2007 and is a member of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society. He has been featured in national journals, such as Diverse Issues in Higher Education in 2019 for his service in helping students achieve success. Mr.\u00a0Druitt\u00a0is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Alpha Alpha Chapter, Farmville, VA and a charter member of the Zeta Mu Mu Chapter, Williamsburg, VA. He currently serves as Audio-Visual Technician for the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church located in Williamsburg, Virginia.\u00a0<\/p>

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