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Shelley M. Payne, Ph.D.

Professor, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

UT Austin

"Teaching is the opportunity for me to talk with students about what I love doing. Having enthusiasm for the subject and for seeing the students learn makes it easier to guide them to a deeper understanding of biology."