Mitchell Zischke
- Associate Professor of Practice
- Administration, Rm. 512
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- mzischke@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Zischke has diverse expertise in teaching, engagement and research across the disciplines of marine biology, fish biology, fisheries science, fisheries management and aquatic ecology. He is passionate about teaching and learning in both higher education and community engagement settings and is dedicated to using evidence-based and innovative pedagogy to promote a diverse, inclusive and learner-centered environment.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Fisheries Science
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Stock structure, biology, fisheries and status of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, off eastern Australia
- B.S. (Hons) Parasitology
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- The use of parasites as biological tags to determine the small scale spatial movement of blue threadfin (Eleutheronema tetradactylum) off the east coast of Queensland
- B.S. Tropical Marine Science
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Work Experience
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (2017 - 2022)
- Purdue University and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (2016 - 2017)
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (2014 - 2016)
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (2013 - 2014)
- Australian Fisheries Management Authority (2007 - 2008)
Interests
Research
Dr. Zischke's research interests focus on the biology and ecology of marine, pelagic fishes. Dr. Zischke's Google Scholar profile can be found at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RTUbxnYAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Teaching
Dr. Zischke's teaching interests focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He strives to create equitable and accessible learning environments that use innovative strategies to promote active, student-centered courses.
Courses
2025-26 Courses
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Marine Discovery
ECOL 450 (Fall 2025)
2024-25 Courses
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Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2025) -
Independent Study
ECOL 399 (Spring 2025) -
Marine Ecology & Conservation
ECOL 360 (Spring 2025) -
Marine Discovery
ECOL 450 (Fall 2024) -
Preceptor
ECOL 391 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2024) -
Biology of the Oceans
ECOL 404R (Spring 2024) -
Marine Ecology & Conservation
ECOL 360 (Spring 2024)
2022-23 Courses
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Biology of the Oceans
ECOL 404R (Spring 2023)
Scholarly Contributions
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