Summary
Amelia Harrison is an environmental viral ecologist and bioinformatics trainer with eight years of experience supporting graduate education and research at the University of Delaware. As an academic advisor and former bioinformatics workshop coordinator, she designs and updates curriculum, workshops, and training materials to keep students current with rapidly evolving computational and ecological methods. Her background—MS in Marine Sciences and a BS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—bridges field ecology, viral ecology, and hands-on bioinformatics instruction. She supports students across all stages of their degrees while leading outreach and recruiting efforts that expand access to bioinformatics training. Colleagues rely on her ability to translate complex sequencing and viral ecology concepts into practical, teachable workflows. Practical, student-centered pedagogy is a defining thread across her research, training, and advising roles.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Marine Sciences, Master of Science - MS, Marine Sciences at University of Delaware