Manita Pavel

Enthusiastic and Passionate Biological Science Professor implementing results-driven strategies to promote active learning and positive classroom culture.
Creative problem-solving to enrich the classroom experience through clear explanations and interactive lessons.
Enjoys collaborating with fellow Professors to set departmental goals and share best practices to facilitate higher-level thinking and development to meet individual student needs.

I have taught courses such as Introductory Biology, General Biology, Human Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Evolutionary Concepts in Biology.
Appointed to teach an Honors Biology Course for Non-Science Majors at BMCC/CUNY.

Appointed by the Provost as coordinator of the Cleo and Zack Scholarship Program to mentor a group of students who researched Genetically Modified foods, Hypertension, Diabetes, Hepatitis C, HPV, and the presence of toxic contaminants like Lead in food and cosmetics, and The effects of Asthma in New York City. Mentored students for the LSAMP program ( Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Program)

My expertise is in Plant Biology. I have developed a passion for molecular genetics which enabled me to research a D817genetic marker present in both Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatic Fever Patients. in the Immunology and Genetics Laboratory at Rockefeller University

I was 1 out of the 30 participants from the United States who was chosen to attend the Human Genome Research Project at NIH in Bethesda.
I was privileged to be selected from 1 out of 30 participants from the United States to attend the Plant Biology Conference in Las Vegas.

I am honored to have been awarded a fellowship by the President of BMCC, with a focus on advancing educational excellence and student success. Through this fellowship, I aimed to adjust and personalize teaching practices to better meet the diverse needs of individual students, fostering innovation in pedagogy and instruction by integrating dynamic, game-based learning programs. Additionally, I am committed to enhancing participation, strengthening longevity, and improving retention among both students and faculty, with a special emphasis on empowering growth and achievement in the STEM fields. By combining creativity with evidence-based strategies, I look forward to contributing to a more engaging, inclusive, and supportive academic environment.

I was awarded the prestigious ASSF Grant by the U.S. Embassy, Mumbai, India, to lead an exciting initiative focused on transforming STEM education. Through this program, approximately 60 STEM faculty members were trained in innovative teaching methodologies centered on active and experiential learning. The training emphasized the use of gamification strategies to invigorate classrooms, making learning more dynamic, interactive, and engaging for students. By equipping faculty with creative tools and techniques, the program aimed to foster greater enthusiasm, participation, and deeper understanding among STEM learners. This forward-thinking initiative not only empowers educators but also lays the foundation for a new generation of inspired and motivated scientists, engineers, and innovators.