Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
M.S., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
B.S., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
Johnica Winter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology; Deppe Endowed Chair of Pre-Medical Studies
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“Guiding students through their academic journeys as they seek to better understand the natural world to learn about how our bodies function, and to explore careers in science and healthcare is not only my job, it is also my greatest joy. Students’ abilities to change the world begin with the building of a strong educational foundation and I am privileged to be able to support them in growing that foundation through my teaching, advising, and research activities.”
Year Joined Franklin
2024
Selected Professional Experience
-Deppe Endowed Chair of Pre-Medical Studies, Franklin College, 2024
-Program Coordinator for the Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, South Dakota Mines, 2021-2024
-Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering Program, 2019-2020
-Pre-Health Pathways Advisor, South Dakota Mines, 2018-2021
-Assistant Professor of Human Biology, Chadron State College 2017-2018
-Research Technician, Food Allergy Research & Resources Program (FARRP), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016-2017
-Lecturer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016
-Promotional Assistant, Nebraska One Health Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016
-Instructor, Mummy Studies Field School, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016-2017
Recent Grants
-“The Impact of Proximity on MCAT Performance: An Analysis of Testing Center Locations and Student Scores on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)”. $750. Funded by the Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (CAAHP), 2024.
-Office of Faculty Development & Advancement (OFDA) Faculty Learning Community Grant. $1,200. Funded by OFDA, South Dakota Mines, 2023-2024.
-OFDA Spring 2022 Microgrant. $500. Funded by OFDA, South Dakota Mines, 2022.
Disciplinary Service
-Assistant Treasurer for CAAHP, 2023-present
-Founding Member & Executive Director for First Generation Connections, 2020-present
-Research Associate for the Observatory for the Mummified Heritage of Sicily, 2019-present
Honors & Awards
-Charles A. Deppe Endowed Chair in Biology, Franklin College, 2024
-Nominee for the Dick Kitchen Award for Outstanding Staff Member, South Dakota Mines, 2023 & 2024
-Non-Faculty Exempt Employee of the Month (October), South Dakota Mines, 2019
Leadership Training Programs
-NAAHP-Leads Scholar, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, 2023-2024
-Emerging Leaders Rapid City Fellow, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, 2021-2022
-South Dakota Mines Leadership Academy, South Dakota Mines, 2019-2020
In my spare time..
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, crafting, reading, writing, playing games, drinking tea, and spending time with my husband, Jeff, our two dogs, Doppler & Ninja, and my friends. I also love trying new restaurants and coffee shops, traveling, and getting to explore the natural world while learning more about the diversity of people who inhabit it.