Dr. Paula Dehn, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the College
pdehn@kwc.edu
(270) 852-3117
Administration Building #10
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Biology, University of South Florida
- M.A., Zoology, DePauw University
- B.A., Zoology, DePauw University
Courses Taught
- Environmental toxicology – Biochemical toxicology
- Physiological ecology
- Physiology (invertebrate physiology; comparative and animal physiology)
- General biology/zoology
- Marine biology & ecology/Oceanography
- Law, Ethics and Life Sciences
Research Interests
Environmental toxicology/physiological ecology of marine & freshwater systems;
Current Research involves:
- development of human in vitro models for screening &/or monitoring purposes;
- development of in situ biomonitors; and
- development of biochemically relevant biomakers
Publications (Recent)
- Dehn, P.F. 2009. Community health-based internships as an entry into research. In. M.K. Boyd & J.L. Wesemann (eds)., Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Fostering Excellence and Enhancing the Impact. Council on Undergraduate Research. Pp. 334-336.
- Shea*, J., T. Moran, & P. F. Dehn, 2008. A bioassay for metals utilizing a human cell line. Toxicology In Vitro 22:1025-1031
- Dehn, P.F. & D.R. Breed*, 2005. Exercise Physiology: Muscle metabolism before, immediately following, and during recovery from activity. Laboratory Manual for Physiology, D. Silverthorn, B. Johnston, A. Mills, (eds), Pearson Education, Inc. pp. 147-162.
Presentations (Recent)
- “How Should (Do) We Promote Transformative Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions?” Council on Undergraduate Research Transformative Research Summit, June 2009, Snowbird, Utah.
- Balon*, J., Griffith*, M, Omar*, L., & P.F. Dehn. The effects of pharmaceutically active compounds on the freshwater oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegates. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct. 2008.
- Hayes*, S., Cotto*, S, & P.F. Dehn. Effects of fluoxetine, ibuprofen, and CTAB on the photosynthetic activity of Lemna minor. Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct. 2008.
- “Science and Society: The Role Of Undergraduate Research In Identifying And Targeting Real World Environmental Issues That Impact Human Health”. Randolph-Macon Women’s College, Lynchburg, VA. (Feb) 2007.
Awards (Recent)
- 2008: Council on Undergraduate Research Fellow
- 2006: Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award
- 2005: Nominee, Council on Undergraduate Research Fellow Award
Professional Memberships
- American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Council on Undergraduate Research, Institutional Liaison (1990-present), National Biology Councilor (2002-present, Chair Biology Division 2005- 2007), co-organizer and facilitator Proposal Writing Workshop (2000-present)
- Society for In Vitro Biology, formerly TCA (Tissue Culture Association)
- Society of Toxicology, Lake Ontario Regional Chapter Councilor (2000-2008t)
Administrative Services
- Developed and Initiated Freshman Advising Program
- Reorganized Freshman Orientation Program
- Initiated Kentucky Wesleyan Fellows Program (Undergraduate Research)
- Revised faculty promotion & tenure documents
- Instituted a revolving reassigned time program for faculty
- Coordinating the development of a Theater Arts program between KWC, Brescia University, Owensboro Community & Technical College and Owensboro ‘s RiverPark Center