In addition to my research (see below), my professional interests include learning about other model systems, and developing laboratory activities for various purposes. I have lead several workshops at the meetings of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education, published a laboratory manual for General Genetics, and developed a kit for Carolina Biological Supply Company that uses microsatellite markers to study Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in Drosophila.

My personal interests begin with my family, my lovely wife Donna, and my two great kids, Phillip and Janeen. We enjoy doing all kinds of things together, ranging from simple things, like going to a park together (maybe for a round of Frisbee golf), to big things like vacations. I also enjoy my involvement in a local church, where I serve on various committees, and together with my wife, lead a Spiritual Formation small group. Some of my favorite activities include hiking in the woods, reading, jogging, eating (hence the jogging), and dabbling in small art projects.

Courses Taught

• IDS 101 Freshman Experience
• BIOL 241 College Biology I
• BIOL 242 College Biology II
• BIOL 252 Biological Systems
• BIOL 356 General Genetics
• BIOL 494 The Integrated Biologist

Membership in Professional Societies

• American Fern Society
• American Scientific Affiliation
• Council on Undergraduate Research

Research

Individual: Sequence characterization of alpha-tubulin genes from the fern Ceratopteris richardii

With Students: Sequence characterization of alpha-tubulin genes from the fern Ceratopteris richardii, Other gene characterization studies with Ceratopteris, Characterization of novel growth responses in Ceratopteris.

Dr. Scott hosts the "Ceratopteris Community" web site where other scientists who use Ceratopteris for research and/or teaching can make connections. Go to "Ceratopteris Community" web site.

Papers Published and/or Presented

• Scott. R.J., 2000. Using A Molecular Marker to Study Genetic Equilibrium in Drosophila Melanogaster. Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching: Proc. Of the 22^nd Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education. 22:19-42
• Scott, R.J., 1994. Pollen tube formation and the central dogma of biology. Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching: Proc. of the 16th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education. 16:121-134.
• Cooke, T.J., L.G. Hickok, W.J. Vanderwoude, J.A. Banks and R.J. Scott, 1993. Photobiological characterization of a spore germination mutant dkg1 with reversed photo-regulation in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Photochem. and Photobiol. 57(6):1032-1041.
• Scott, R.J., and L.G. Hickok, 1991. Inheritance and characterization of a dark-germinating, light-inhibited mutant in the fern Ceratopteris richardii. Can. J. Bot. 69:2616-2619.
• Warne, T.R., L.G. Hickok, and R.J. Scott, 1988. Chararterization and genetic analysis of antheridiogen-insensitive mutants in the fern Ceratopteris. Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 96:371-379.
• Scott, R.J., and L.G. Hickok, 1987. Genetic analysis of antheridiogen sensitivity in Ceratopteris richardii. Amer. J. Bot. 74(12):1872-1877.