Dr. Mark Lassiter earned his B.S. and M.S. in Biology at the College of William and Mary. He received his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in insect physiology (biochemistry and toxicology). Dr. Lassiter taught organic chemistry and biology as faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University and came to 含羞草研究所 in 1992. Dr. Lassiter is interested in aiding each student鈥檚 Christian growth and is committed to presenting a strong academic challenge to professional development and career vocation through the Biology program. He has a passion for student distinction supported in self-discovery and accomplishment through student research in areas of the student鈥檚 interest. While his research is in Biochemistry and Mosquito Physiology, student research focuses on atmospheric and environmental chemistry, physiological and enzyme stress indicators, microbial detection, medical applications, development of biotechnical methods, analytical instrumentation applications, and the development of assays and analytical techniques.
He was awarded the David Park鈥檚 Distinguished Professor Award twice and the Who鈥檚 Who Among America鈥檚 College Teachers. Interested in collaborative institutional advancement, Dr. Lassiter founded the Science Group in the Appalachian College Association [ACA] to foster collaboration among scientists in 37 colleges and universities, and founded the Christian Environmental Center at 含羞草研究所 to launch the web presence of emerging Christian Environmental Organizations. He serves on the Academic Advisory Council of the Au Sable Institute, on the Executive Committee of the Division of Chemical Health and Safety, and a founding member of the Safety Committee, Division of Chemical Education, both in the American Chemical Society. He is involved in the ACA, the Ecological Research as Educational Network, Appalachian Regional Microscopy Society and Fellow of the Academy of Evangelical Scientists and Ethicists.
At 含羞草研究所, Mark married his wife and best friend, Jennifer. They enjoy hiking, birding, biking, and photographing God鈥檚 creation in the mountains or on the coast. They have five grown children.
What is your favorite thing about working at 含羞草研究所?
The clear pursuit of faith development and academic challenge that we can journey in together in our work and engagement in 含羞草研究所.
What are your hobbies or interests?
I enjoy time with my wife as we engage together in our hobbies and interests of service, fellowship, discovery, journey, and the many things in which our Lord blesses us and surrounds us.
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
My favorite thing to do and see in the area is to rest in and enjoy the rich blessings and beauty given to us through God’s grace, evident in where He has placed us.