Why I Teach

There is nothing more diverting than nature, and I enjoy being able to share my interest with my students.

Professional Activities

The main focus of my research is on tick ecology. In the past few years I have examined the distribution of the deer tick and lone star tick throughout Delaware.  These ticks carry a number of diseases – notably Lyme, HGA, Babesiosis, HME and STARI. My ultimate goal is to develop a risk map for each of these illnesses within the state.

Degrees

• Ph.D., Entomology, Ohio State University
• M.S., Biology, Fordham University
• B.S., Biology, Fordham University

Courses Taught

• BI100 Introductory Biology
• BI112 Insects and Man
• BI199 Sexual Reproduction
• BI327 Animal Behavior
• BI350 Ecology

Contact Information

• Location: Cannon 1
• Email: kathleen.curran@wesley.edu
• Phone: (302) 736-2456