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Meet Michele Crosby

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Director, Forensic Science Program; Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: Box 3F
Room: SC-257

Education

1999 Eckerd College, B.S.
2007 University of Florida, Ph.D.

Courses Taught

General Chemistry I and II
General Chemistry Lab I and II
Forensic Chemistry II (Forensic Toxicology)
Professional Practice in Forensic Science
Survey of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Science Internship

Career Specialties

Michele (Merves) Crosby's interests include the use of fundamental chemical principles in the advancement of clinical and forensic toxicology.

Professional and Community Activities

Crosby has been active in the forensic toxicology community for over 20 years. Crosby is a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She has co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.

Honors and Awards

2021-2022 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, University of Tampa
2011  Irving Sunshine Award, American Academy of Forensic Sciences-Toxicology Section
2007  Educational Research Award, Society of Forensic Toxicologists
2006  June K. Jones Scholarship, American Academy of Forensic Sciences- Toxicology Section
2001-2005  University of Florida Alumni Graduate Fellowship, University of Florida