Faculty Profile for Dr. Marilyn R Banta

Dr. Marilyn R Banta
Professor of Instruction — Biology
SUPP 384
phone: (512) 245-2178
Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Banta, M. R. (2020, January). The Ws of letters: How to obtain letters of evaluation. APPLY - the Official Magazine of the Texas Health Education Service, (2020–2021), 8-9,43. Retrieved from Department of Biology
- Banta, M. R. (n.d.). The ABCs of Letters of Evaluation. APPLY Magazine. Retrieved from Department of Biology, Texas State University
- Sears, M. W., Hayes, J. P., Banta, M. R., & McCormick, D. (2009). Out in the cold: physiological capacity influences behaviour in deer mice. Functional Ecology, 23, 774–783.
- Bakken, G. S., Banta, M. R., Higginbotham, C. M., & Lynott, A. J. (2006). It’s just ducky to be clean: the water repellency and water penetration resistance of swimming mallard ducklings. J. Avian Biology, 37, 561–571.
- Banta, M. R., & Smith, N. (2006). Variation in metabolic rate and thermal conductance in a northern population of a desert-adapted rodent, Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii). The Physiologist, 49(6), C1-45.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Carol Baffi-Dugan Service Award, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. June 15, 2022
- Award / Honor Nominee: Presidental Award for Excellence in Service, Office of the President. June 1, 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Chi Favorite Professor (Texas State University). 2016
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Delta Pi Favorite Professor (Texas State University). 2008
- Award / Honor Recipient: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Distinguished Member Award. 2005
Selected Grants
- Banta, Marilyn R (Principal). Joint Admission Medical Program, Joint Admission Medical Program, State, $15306. (Submitted: August 20, 2024, Funded: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025). Grant.
- Banta, Marilyn R (Principal). Joint Admission Medical Program, Joint Admission Medical Program, State, $15623. (Submitted: August 31, 2023, Funded: November 11, 2023 - August 31, 2024). Grant.
- Banta, Marilyn R (Principal). Joint Admission Medical Program Grant, Joint Admission Medical Program, State, $15294. (Funded: October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023). Grant.
- Booth, Rachell (Principal), Banta, Marilyn R (Co-Principal). HOPES grant, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, $2000. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
- Banta, Marilyn R (Principal). State, $39000. (Funded: 2008). Grant.
Selected Service Activities
Member
American Association of Medical Colleges
January 20, 2023-Present
Member
Physics/Biology DIA task force
January 2021-Present
Volunteer
San Marcos Public Library
February 2018-Present
Faculty Advisor
American Dental Student Association
January 15, 2018-Present
Faculty Advisor
JAMP Student Organization
2016-Present