Kyla Ross Kyla Turpin Ross received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in biological and agricultural engineering and her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. Kyla then served as apostdoctoral fellow in the Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) program at Emory University, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded program that provides training in both research and teaching. In 2008, she joined the Department of Biology at Georgia State University, where she mentored faculty and students, and worked closely with administrators to improve instructional effectiveness in anatomy and physiology courses. She directed teaching assistant training, ensuring quality training in ethics, instructional effectiveness, and risk management. She also taught in a wide range of courses and classroom environments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

In 2016, Kyla joined the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University as the Director of Graduate Training. In 2019, Kyla transitioned to the role of Assistant Vice Provost for Advocacy and Conflict Resolution at Georgia Institute of Technology, where she works closely with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to resolve conflicts in accordance with Institute policies and procedures. Kyla has more than 13 years of experience in physiology education and program development. In addition to teaching undergraduate physiology courses, she provides training opportunities for faculty and students that promote positive lab, work, and class environments. She has been an active member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) since 2012, hosted an annual conference, served as HAPS steering committee chair, and will assume the role of HAPS president in July 2021. In addition to academic endeavors, Kyla enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends. She views life experiences through an optimist’s lens, and always looks for opportunities to reflect and grow.
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