Linda J. Laatsch, Ph.D., MT(ASCP) SM Associate Professor  Schroeder Complex 264 (414) 288-3401 Contact via e-mail Education 1973 B.S. in Medical Technology University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 1979 M.A. in Health Care Education Central Michigan University 2000 Ph.D. in Education, Marquette University Major: Curriculum & Instruction; Minor: Educational Psychology Certification 1973  Medical Technologist (ASCP), #89266 1978  Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP), #439   Employment  1984–Present Associate Professor with tenure, Marquette University , College of Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Milwaukee, WI Assistant Professor:  1980–1984 Instructor:  1976–1980 1993– Present Laboratory Technical Consultant and Technical Supervisor, Marquette University Student Health Services Laboratory Co-Director, 1992–1993 2000 - Present Consulting Faculty Member, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, School of Medical Technology July 1973 – June 1976 Staff Technologist, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Division of Microbiology, Department of Pathology, Milwaukee, WI Dr. Laatsch is engaged in research in two areas.  First, in the field of clinical bacteriology, she has explored the prevalence of bacteria in the oral cavity and in dental infections.  She also collaborates with physical therapy faculty members researching the effects of antiseptic agents on common wound bacterial pathogens.  Her second research interest is that of education methodologies in Clinical Laboratory Science education.  She has recently studied the effects of cooperative learning on teamwork attitudes and achievement of CLS students.  Collectively, her research enables Dr. Laatsch to contribute to the scientific foundation of Clinical Laboratory Science while exploring innovative ways to communicate this science to students. Dr. Laatsch's Curriculum Vitae (PDF - Listing Publications, presentations, abstratcs, service, teaching responsibilities, memberships and awards)