Dr. Lance Barton

Graduated with Ph.D. in 2003
Current Position: Assistant Professor at Austin College, TX

When I looked more closely at the department, there were a number of broad choices in research options that intrigued me............ also since I was pretty sure
when I entered that I wanted to end up teaching at a small school, I felt that having variety in my experiences and my curriculum would be a benefit.............. I really learned a lot and enjoyed my winter classes, especially advanced biochemistry. I felt like it really helped me develop my critical analysis skills and learn how to read primary literature. Even though these were the hardest courses I had taken, my grades were better than at any other level, b/c I was truly motivated to learn............ I learned unique skills in all three of my rotations and I felt very lucky to have interacted with Drs. M, D and D. In the end all three were on my committee and I respect their opinions and input very deeply. I was also very pleased with UC, b/c all three faculty were understanding of my goals to teach at a liberal arts college and never once stood in the way of me getting the experiences I needed................... When it comes to skills I learned at UC, I feel I learned everything I needed to succeed in my position. Dr. M was an excellent mentor and allowed me to really mature as a scientist............. as a teacher I learned a lot of skills through the PFF program.............It was these experiences, but also my personal reflections on these experiences, that attracted attention to my faculty-position applications. It was definitely the center of attention during my interviews.............. So I guess having all those opportunities and all the career preparation I received, I would not, could not, have made a better decision than Mol. Gen.