Mitchell Zischke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice
Faculty
About Dr. Zischke
Dr. Zischke has diverse expertise in teaching, engagement and research across the disciplines of marine biology, fish biology, fisheries science, fisheries management and aquatic ecology. He is passionate about teaching and learning in both higher education and community engagement settings and is dedicated to using evidence-based and innovative pedagogy to promote a diverse, inclusive and learner-centered environment.
Education
- Ph.D. Fisheries Science
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Stock structure, biology, fisheries and status of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia
- B.S. (Hons) Parasitology
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The use of parasites as biological tags to determine the small-scale spatial movement of blue threadfin (Eleutheronema tetradactylum) off the east coast of Queensland
- B.S. Tropical Marine Science
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Professional Interests
- Teaching
- Dr. Zischke's teaching interests focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He strives to create equitable and accessible learning environments that use innovative strategies to promote active, student-centered courses.
- Research
- Dr. Zischke's research interests focus on the biology and ecology of marine, pelagic fishes.