King's College - Biology Department

Dr. Robert A. Paoletti
Office: P311
Phone: (570) 208-5900 x5726
E-mail: rapaolet@kings.edu

Education:

B.S. Zoology, University of Massachusetts
Ph.D. Biology, Johns Hopkins University

Specialties:

Cell Biology, Developmental Genetics, Biochemistry

Research:

A major area of interest for both teaching and research is the use of cell culture systems as models for the study of the control of cellular process such as extracellar matrix/cell surface interactions, cell-extracellar matrix signaling, control of cell proliferation and regulation of gene activity.

Publications:

Paoletti, Robert A. "Assessment in Biology". In: Huba, M.E. and Freed, J. eds. Learner-Centered Assessment on College Campuses: Shifting the Focus from Teaching to Learning. Needham Heights: Allyn & Bacon, 2000; Chapter 7: "Assessing Student's Ability to Solve Problems and Think Critically."

Paoletti, Robert A. "Assessment Criteria as an Heuristic for Developing Student Competency in Analysis and Evaluation of Published Papers in the Sciences." In: Eleanor D. Siebert and William J. McIntosh, ed. Pathways to the Science Education Standards: University and College Edition. Arlington, Virginia: National Science Teachers Association, 2000: Chapter 3: Standards for Assessment in Higher Education.

Paoletti, Robert A. and D.L. Stamper, "Monitoring the acquisition of technological skills in an undergraduate curriculum", American Zoologist, 38: 154A; 1999.

Paoletti, Robert A. and Clement L. Valetta, (1995) "In-Determinacy"in Science and Discourse: A Rhetoric of Disciplinary Levels; The Journal of Technical Writing and Communication: 25:27-41.

Paoletti, Robert A. (1991) "The Scientific Method Paradigm as an Heuristic for Problem Solving in the Liberal Arts" in Proceedings of the Second Annual National Conference on Problem Solving across the Curriculum, Wells College Press, Aurora, New York

Paoletti, Robert A. and Clement L. Valetta, (1987) A Structural Heuristic and Writing: Language and DNA upon a Blue Guitar. The Journal of Technical Writing and Communication 17:215-229.

Paoletti, Robert A. (1977) Developmental-Genetic and Psycho-Social Positions Regarding the Ontological Status of the Fetus. Linacre Quarterly 44:243-261.

Paoletti, Robert A. ED. (1974) Selected Readings: Genetic Engineering and Bioethics, (second edition); MSS Information Corporation, New York, NY.

Paoletti, Robert A. ED. (1972) Selected Readings: Genetic Engineering and Bioethics; MSS Information Corporation, New York, NY.

Paoletti, Robert A. and Huang, Ru-Chih C. (1969) Characterization of Sea Urchin Chromatin and Its Basic Protein. Biochemistry 8:1615

Paoletti, Robert A. and Huang, Ru-Chih C. (1968) Characterization of Sea Urchin Sperm Nucleoprotein. Federation Proceeding 27:225

Courses Taught:

The Biology Department is fortunate to have an entire laboratory devoted to cell culture; this provides our students with the opportunity to learn cell culture techniques and to use living cells to study a wide range of biological processes. Such as opportunity is not readily available to undergraduates at most colleges and universities. The available facilities and faculty expertise affords our students the ability to use a wide range of cellular activities in both plant and animal cell culture systems.

A major component of the Cell Biology course that I teach is devoted to cell culture applications in the laboratory. Groups of students collaborate on a variety of projects which provide them experience with cell culture techniques while also investigating problems whose solutions require the use of living cells for experimentation.

Additional Information:

Chair, Department of Biology
Chair, Health Professions Advisory Committee
Program Director, General Science Major
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