My primary goal in mentoring individuals is to teach students how to integrate educational content from the classroom and apply this knowledge to everyday practical applications. Specifically, principles and concepts taught in lecture are presented in such a manner to make students search for solutions that benefit and advance society. In the field of biology, there is much to learn from nature. Much effort is infused to make students aware of the intrinsic beauty of nature and the practical laws that govern biological systems. Through teaching students concepts in genetics, biochemistry, immunology and molecular biology, my teaching philosophy is to develop critical thinking and analytical skills that help students evaluate data from scientific research. In this manner, students are taught to question everything that they encounter in the world and apply their acquired intellectual toolkit to make informed decisions about science. I enjoy encouraging collaborative projects in lecture and undergraduate research courses as well as creating a positive environment to enable students to excel. I firmly believe that hands-on experiential learning is one of the most powerful methods to enhance student learning, curiosity, and creativity.