BIO

Professor Karin Bodensteiner has instructed biology at the UW-Stevens Point since 2007. Her research interests are in mammalian reproduction, ovarian folliculogenesis and hormones and behavior. Professor Bodensteiner teaches Biology of Reproduction, Independent Studies and Introduction to Animal Biology.

Also on campus, Professor Bodensteiner is involved in the Institutional Biosafety Committee as well as working to improve environments of threatened bee and pollinator species, serving on the Bee Campus Committee. UWSP has the only certified campus in the UW System.

TEACHING HONORS

• University of Wisconsin System Office of Professional and Instructional Development, Wisconsin Teaching Fellow (2009-2010)

PUBLICATIONS

Bodensteiner K.J., Christianson N., Siltumens A., and Krzykowski J. (2014). “Effects of early maternal separation on subsequent reproductive and behavioral outcomes in male rats.” Journal of General Psychology, 141(3): 228-246. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00221309.2014.897215

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• UW-System Women in Science Advisory Board Member (2015-present)
• Society for the Study of Reproduction
• The Endocrine Society
• International Honor Society in Psychology