BIO

Amanda Jonsson joined the Department of Chemistry at UW-Stevens Point in 2013 after her postdoctoral studies at the University of Chicago. She teaches biochemistry and fundamental chemistry courses and said she enjoys interacting with students, both in the classroom and in her research group.

AWARDS

• UW-Stevens Point University Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)

PUBLICATIONS

Toofanny R. D., Calhoun S., Jonsson A. L. and Daggett V. (2019) Shared unfolding pathways of unrelated immunoglobulin-like beta-sandwich proteins. Protein Engineering Design and Selection, 32(7), 331-345. https://doi.org/10.1093/protein/gzz040

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Member (2016-present)
• Midwest Undergraduate Computational Chemistry Consortium, Member (2013-Present)

FUN FACTS

Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher but didn’t enjoy science until high school.

RECENT BOOK READ

“Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors” by Matt Parker