Allan Y-C Chang

BA/MS: Case Western Reserve University 

PhD: University of Minnesota 

Allan is a broadly trained biologist with a background in ecology, evolution, genetics, microbiology and molecular cell biology.  He is interested in understanding the major transitions in evolution such as the development and maintenance of multicellularity.  He uses experimental evolution of microorganisms to address his research questions.  He has been teaching full time at community colleges since 2018.  Outside of academia he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, as well as building LEGO models.