Heather Jamniczky
Academic Lead in Teaching & Learning Research
PhD, Vertebrate Systematic Biology
BSc (Hons), Zoology
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Role
Academic Lead in Teaching & Learning Research
As Academic Lead for Teaching and Learning Research, Heather focuses on advocating for a scholarly teaching culture at the University of Calgary. She manages the university's Teaching & Learning Grants and Teaching Scholars programs, and is working to further elevate the profile of the Taylor Institute as a hub for research and scholarship within and beyond the UCalgary community.
Biography
Click here for Heather's CV.
Publications
Recent publications
Bels VL, Jamniczky HA, Montuelle S, Pallandre JP, Kardong KV, Russell AP. 2020. Mechanics
and kinematics of fluid uptake and intraoral transport in the Leopard gecko (Gekkota:
Eublepharidae: Eublepharis macularius). Journal of Zoology. doi: 10.1111/jzo.12763
Tinius A, Russell AP, Jamniczky HA, Anderson JS. Ecomorphological associations of
scapulocoracoid form in Greater Antillean Anolis lizards. 2020. Annals of Anatomy. doi:
10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151527
Anderson SJ, Jamniczky HA, Krigolson OE, Coderre SP, Hecker KG. 2019. Quantifying two dimensional
and three-dimensional stereoscopic learning in anatomy using electroencephalography. npj Science of Learning 4:10.
Duclos KK, Hendrikse JL, Jamniczky HA. 2019. Investigating the evolution and development
of biological complexity under the framework of epigenetics. Evolution & Development 21(5):
247-264.
Pistore AE, Barry TN, Vanderzwan SL, Schutz H, Rogers SM, Jamniczky HA. 2019. Ontogeny
and allometry of habitat-specific phenotypic variation in complex phenotypes in the Threespine
Stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus L.). Evolutionary Ecology Research 20: 27-50.
Jamniczky HA, Le A, Barry TN, Rogers SM. 2018. Freshwater influence is associated with
differences in bone mineral density and armour configuration in three spine stickleback
(Gasterosteus aculeatus). FACETS 3(1): 665-681.
Anderson SJ, Hecker KA, Krigolson O, Jamniczky HA. 2018. A reinforcement-based learning
paradigm increases anatomical learning and retention - a neuroeducation study. Frontiers in
Human Neurosciences 12:38.
Morris MRJ, Bowles E, Allen B, Jamniczky HA, Rogers SM. 2018. Contemporary ancestor?
Standing genetic variation, population genetic structure, and natural selection in Pacific marine
threespine stickleback and its consequences for adaptive divergence. BMC Evolutionary Biology
18(1): 113.
Tinius A, Russell AP, Jamniczky HA, Anderson JS. 2018. What is bred in the bone:
ecomorphological associations of pelvic girdle form in Greater Antillean Anolis lizards. Journal of
Morphology 279(8): 1016-1030.
Zurowski C, Jamniczky HA, Graf D, Theodor J. 2018. Deletion/loss of BMP7 changes tooth
morphology and function in Mus musculus: Implications for dental evolution in mammals. Royal
Society Open Science 5:170761.
Larson JR, Manyama MF, Cole JB, Liberton DK, Ferrara T, Riccardi S, Kimwaga EA, Mathayo J,
Gonzalez PN, Spitzmacher JA, Percival CJ, Rolian C, Jamniczky HA, Weinberg S, Roseman CC,
Klein O, Lukowiak K, Spritz R, Hallgrimsson B. 2018. Body size and allometric variation in facial
shape in children. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 165(2): 327-342.
For a full list of publications see Heather's CV.
Awards
2020
3M National Teaching Fellowship, Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Limpkins (Class of 2021) Gold Star Award
2019
University of Calgary GREATsupervisors Award
University of Calgary Bachelor of Health Sciences Teaching Award
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Boops (Class of 2020) Gold Star Award
McCaig-Killam Teaching Award (nominated)
2018
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Dholes (Class of 2019) Gold Star and Jersey Awards
McCaig-Killam Teaching Award (nominated)
2017
American Association of Anatomists Basmajian Award
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Goats (Class of 2018) Gold Star Award
McCaig-Killam Teaching Award (nominated)
2016
University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association Supervisory Excellence Award,
Honourable Mention
University of Calgary Teaching Award
Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Young Educator Award
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Humus (Class of 2017) Jersey Award
McCaig-Killam Teaching Award (nominated)
American Association of Anatomists Basmajian Award (nominated)
2015
University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine McLeod Award for Distinguished
Contributions to Teaching
Avenue Magazine Calgary Top 40 Under 40
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Narwhals (Class of 2016) Gold Star and Jersey Awards
American Association of Anatomists Basmajian Award (nominated)
2014
University of Calgary Bachelor of Health Sciences Teaching Award
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Cows (Class of 2015) Honour Roll
University of Calgary Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards, Honourable Mention
2013
Calgary Medical Students’ Association–Hellbenders (Class of 2014) Honour Roll