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Meet Michele

Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Forensic Science)

Education

1999 Eckerd College, B.S.
2007 University of Florida, Ph.D.

Courses Taught

General Chemistry I and II
General Chemistry Lab I and II
Forensic Chemistry II (Forensic Toxicology)
Professional Practice in Forensic Science

Faculty internship coordinator for Forensic Science

Career Specialties

Michele (Merves) Crosby's interests include the use of fundamental chemical principles in the advancement of clinical and forensic toxicology.

Professional and Community Activities

Crosby has been active in the forensic toxicology community for over 20 years. Crosby is a member of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists and the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She has co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.

Honors and Awards

2021-2022 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, University of Tampa, 2022
Irving Sunshine Award, American Academy of Forensic Sciences-Toxicology Section, 2011
Educational Research Award, Society of Forensic Toxicologists, 2007
June K. Jones Scholarship, American Academy of Forensic Sciences- Toxicology Section, 2006
University of Florida Alumni Graduate Fellowship, University of Florida, 2001 to 2005