Faculty Member

Dr. Micah Ross

Education

PhD, Brigham Young University, 2020

Major: Physiology and Developmental Biology

BS, University of Wyoming, 2015

Major: Physiology

Teaching

ZOOL 2600

Concepts of Pathophysiology, Spring 2026

BIOL 3300

Developmental Biology, Spring 2026

ZOOL 1090

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Spring 2026

ZOOL 1090

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Spring 2026

BIOL 4900R

Special Topics in Biology, Spring 2026

BIOL 4890R

Student Research, Spring 2026

BIOL 4890R

Student Research, Spring 2026

BIOL 4890R

Student Research, Spring 2026

BIOL 4890R

Student Research, Spring 2026

Presentations

McConchie, Liesl (Moderator), Brown, Todd (Panelist), Ross, Micah (Panelist), Kung, Teresa (Panelist), BOOST Conference_ Together We Make a Difference, "Operation Outbreak_ An Infectious Way to Learn", BOOST, Palm Springs, CA. (April 30, 2026)
Rios, Sebastian (Presenter & Author), Gallegos Rodriguez, David (Presenter & Author), Wilson-Ashworth, Heather (Co-Author), Ross, Micah (Co-Author), UVU Showcase of Undergraduate Scholarly and Creative Works, "Outbreak Prevention_ Demographic Predictors of Decision-Making and Public Health Engagement During Simulation Epidemics", UVU Sculpt. (April 7, 2026)
Stone, Ashley (Presenter & Author), Evans, Luke (Presenter & Author), Allred, Eli (Presenter & Author), Heider, Emily (Co-Author), Ross, Micah (Co-Author), Wilson-Ashworth, Heather (Co-Author), SABER West , "Challenging Stereotypes, Building Identity_ The Impact of Scientist Spotlights on Undergraduate STEM Engagement". (January 18, 2026)
Salazar, Dragui (Presenter & Author), Jones, Nash (Presenter & Author), Wilson-Ashworth, Heather (Co-Author), Ross, Micah (Co-Author), SABER West, "Validating the SIMPACT Tool_ Measuring Student Motivation and Engagement in Operation Outbreak Simulations through Self-Determination Theory". (January 18, 2026)
Ross, Micah (Co-Presenter), Wilson-Ashworth, Heather (Co-Presenter), Wild About Science Science Teaching Annual Conference 2025, "Science in Action_ Using Outbreak Simulations to Teach Critical Thinking", Utah Science Teaching Association, Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. (September 19, 2025)
Ross, Micah (Co-Presenter), Wilson-Ashworth, Heather (Co-Presenter), 2025 CTE Health Sciences Conference, "Simulating Science_ Engaging Your Students in Outbreak Response through Role-Based Learning", Utah State Board of Education , Davis Technical College - Kaysville, Utah. (June 10, 2025)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Ross, Micah , (2019) "Ceramide: a novel inducer for neural tube defects" (Issue: 10, vol. 248). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. https://anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/dvdy.93
Ross, Micah , (2019) "The chicken embryo as a model in developmental toxicology" . New York: Springer. https://link.springer.com/protocol/10.1007/978-1-4939-9182-2_11

Awards

2023 TRIO Achiever Award

TRIO Aspire - October 9, 2023

The TRIO Achiever award is presented to a former TRIO Project participant who was enrolled in and successfully completed a TRIO program in the ASPIRE region. The TRIO Achiever has enrolled in and successfully completed a post-secondary program of study resulting in a baccalaureate or terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education. The TRIO achiever is a person of high stature within his/her profession or has received recognition for outstanding academic achievement. The TRIO Achiever is currently be employed above the entry level designation for his/her profession or enrolled in a program for a degree above the baccalaureate degree. The TRIO Achiever has made significant civic, community, or professional contributions. Participation in the TRIO projects had a significant impact upon the candidate in obtaining his/her educational and/or professional objectives (as acknowledged by the participant).