Emily Geiger
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Office
Wargelin 300
Contact
emily.geiger@finlandia.edu
906-487-7352

Joined Finlandia
Spring 2016
Education
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ph.D
Michigan Technological University
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S.
Michigan Technological University
Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 1-3p; Thursdays 9-11a
Current Courses
BIO100--The Biology Major
CHM115--General Chemistry I
CHM116--General Chemistry II
CHM215--Organic Chemistry I
CHM216--Organic Chemistry II
BIO273--Microbiology
BIO410--Biochemistry
Summer Courses:
BIO111--Biology: Essentials for Life
CHM145--General Organic and Biological Chemistry
Areas of Interest / Speciality
Fermentation Science
Microbiology--Yeast
Advisor Status
Academic Advisor for Biology BA Students
Faculty Advisor for the Biology Club
Professional Memberships
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) National Member
American Society for Brewing Chemists (ASBC) National Member
Master Brewer's Association of the Americas (MBAA) National Member and MI Branch Sponsor
Michigan Brewer's Guild (MBG) Allied Trade Member and Sponsor
Certifications
Licensed Pesticide Applicator Category 7E
State of Michigan (MDARD) Food Safety Certification
Publications
Geiger, Emily M., Ph.D. Multitasking grasses: Phytostabilization and bioethanol production on metal-contaminated marginal land by., MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, 2015, 233 pages; 10004761.
Datta, R Geiger, E and Sarkar D (2012) Lead and Phytoremediation. Invited chapter in Encyclopedia of Metalloproteins. Springer (In Press - INVITED)
Awards & Recognitions
Patchin, Steve. Something’s Brewing in the UP. Venture Michigan. April 2017.
http://www.venturemichiganmag.com/business/2017/5/20/somethings-brewinin-the-up
Patchin, Steve. Found niche? Love challenge? Become an entrepreneur. Daily Mining Gazette. February 2, 2017
http://www.mininggazette.com/opinion/columns/2017/02/found-niche-love-challenge-become-an-entrepreneur/
Perkins, Cyndi. Something’s Brewing (Brew with Local Yeast). Michigan Tech Magazine (Innovation Shore) and in print. 2016.
http://www.mtu.edu/magazine/2016-1/stories/somethings-brewing/
Matucci, B. U.P. Adds New Flavors to Local Beers. Second Wave Media. December 10, 2015.
http://www.secondwavemedia.com/upper-peninsula/features/yeasts121015.aspx
Billock, J. Wild Fermented Beer is the Best Way to Drink Pond Water. Eater. November 2, 2015.
http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/11/2/9655580/wild-beer-yeast-craft-cultures?utm_campaign=eater&utm_content=article%3Atop&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Stormcloud Brewing Company Brews Harvest Beer with 100 Percent Michigan Ingredients. Brewbound. October 19, 2015.
http://www.brewbound.com/news/stormcloud-brewing-company-brews-harvest-beer-with-100-percent-michigan-ingredients
Lusa, B. Southwest Michigan. Great Lakes Brewing News. June/July 2015.
Israel, L. It’s Happening—Pure Michigan Beer. Experience Grand Rapids. May 8, 2015.
http://www.experiencegr.com/blog/post/its-happening-pure-michigan-beer/
Shaffer, R. Hunter’s Handmade Brewery Prepares to Release First Brew. The Morning Sun. April 14, 2015.
http://www.themorningsun.com/general-news/20150414/hunters-handmade-brewery-prepares-to-release-first-brew
New Holland Brewing Co. to Use 100% Michigan-grown Ingredients in 100% of Pub on 8th Brews. New Holland Brewing Company. April 2, 2015.
http://newhollandbrew.com/new-holland-brewing-co-to-use-100-michigan-grown-ingredients-in-100-of-pub-on-8th-brews/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Media&utm_campaign=NH_Michigan_Agriculture_2016
Michigan’s Craft Beer Boom has Suppliers Hopping. Detroit News. August 27, 2014.
Other
Chemical Safety Officer @ Finlandia University
Community Member on Michigan Technological University's Institutional Biosafety Committee (MTU-IBC)
IJEST Manuscript Reviewer
CPRJ Manuscript Reviewer