Assistant Professor
Teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Education and Training
- PhD, University of Louisville, Biology
- BS, University of Arizona, Veterinary Science
Research Interests
Research Interests
Antibiotic resistance tradeoffs
Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 virulence and tissue tropism
Chlamydia trachomatis infection and chronic depression
Conference Presentations
Steffens, N.R., Sexton, A.N., Garces, K.R., Hazelwood, A.C., Christian, N.S., Discussion Modality and Exam Performance in Introductory Environmental Biology, National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference, 2022
Steffens, N.R., Ewald, P., An evolving pandemic: A systematic review of SARS-CoV-2 virulence. Society for the Study of Evolution, 2022
Steffens, N., Ewald, P., Chlamydia trachomatis infection and depression in university students. Annual Department of Biology Presentations, University of Louisville, 2022
Steffens, N. Ewald, P., The relative virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Graduate Student Regional Research Conference, 2022
Steffens, N., Ewald, P., An association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and depression in asymptomatic patients. International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance, 2021
Professional Organizations
International Society for Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health
National Association of Biology Teachers
American College of Epidemiology
International Society for Infectious Diseases
Society for the Study of Evolution
Contact
Nate Steffens
Biology
Lewis Hall 211A
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6431
SteffensNathan@sau.edu