Dr. Jeremy Rae

Dr. Jeremy Rae joined the Mercer University faculty in 2023 as a visiting lecturer in biology. He earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of Otago in New Zealand. He previously taught in New Zealand at Massey University and at several polytechnics, as well as other teaching roles in the United Arab Emirates, Aruba and at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, Australia. In 2011, he completed an adult teaching qualification with the Universal College of Learning in New Zealand.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Otago, New Zealand
• B.Sc. (Hons), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
• Certificate in Adult Education (Level 5), Universal College of Learning, New Zealand

Specialty

Biological sciences education

Professional Interests

Dr. Rae has been teaching in the biological sciences for 21 years. His main areas are introductory biology, medical biochemistry, medical genetics and molecular biology.

Other Interests

Films and TV, movie making, history, hiking, traveling, reading, and gym

Recent Publications

• Rae JL. (2022). Coronavirus: Can You Spot the Fake Receptor? Xavier Times, N.Y./LinkedIn article.
• Rae JL. (2020). Using online teaching in a medical science setting. Xavier Times, N.Y./LinkedIn article.
• Rae JL (2014). Reflections on teaching (in biomedical science). LinkedIn article.

Contact Dr. Jeremy Rae

(478) 301-2724
rae_j@mercer.edu
Office: Godsey Science Center, Room 335