Eric J. Simon, Ph.D.
Department of Biology and Health Science
New England College, Henniker, NH
Eric J. Simon, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Biology and Health Science at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. There, he teaches introductory biology, human biology, and tropical marine biology. Dr. Simon also teaches international travel courses, including ones to Belize, the Galapagos, Tanzania, Cuba, the Amazon river, and Patagonia. Dr. Simon received a B.A. in biology and computer science and an M.A. in biology from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. Dr. Simon is the author of a widely used series of college biology textbooks with over 2 million books in print that help teach biology to students in over 40 countries.
EDUCATION + AFFILIATIONS
Harvard University
Ph.D. (1996). Program in Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology completed in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dissertation title: A Molecular Dynamics Study of a Mutation in a Bacteriophage 434 DNA/Protein Complex. Dissertation work completed in the laboratory of Stephen Harrison.
Wesleyan University
M.A. in Biology (1999). Dissertation title: Sequence Dependence of the A to B Transition in DNA: A Theoretical Approach. Dissertation work completed in the laboratory of David Beveridge.
B.A. in Biology and Math: Computer Science, summa cum laude, Wesleyan University (1989). University Scholar; Highest Honors in Biology; Phi Beta Kappa
PubliSHED BOOKS
Eric J. Simon is the author of a series of best-selling introductory biology textbooks written specifically for college non-science-major (general education) students.
With over 2 million in print, his books are used by 200,000 students each year, in over 40 countries, and have been translated into 7 languages.
Biology: The Core
by Eric J. Simon
Campbell Essential Biology
by Eric J. Simon, Jane B. Reece, Jean L. Dickey
Campbell Biology:
Concepts & Connections
by Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan, Jane B. Reece
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology
by Eric J. Simon, Jane B. Reece, Jean L. Dickey
photography
Eric specializes in nature and landscape photography from around the world.
Click on any image to open a gallery.
toronto (macro)
National parks
hawaii
tanzania
SAUDI ARABIA & BAHRAIN
southeast asia
italy
cuba
AMAZON
patagonia
GALAPAGOS
Belize
HILTON HEAD, SC
Deering, NH
iceland
BAHAMAS
& EXUMAS
TRAVEL blogs
Sharing his love of travel, Eric Simon has led over a dozen international student trips for students at New England College.
RESOURCES
Hawaiian Reef Life Identification
Eric J. Simon has created a resource to help amateur snorkelers recognize life found on the coral reefs of Hawaii.
Check A Source
Eric J. Simon has created a free online resource for educators to check the reliability of sources.
Talks
Eric Simon has given keynote presentations on using technology to improve learning at professional meetings and colleges in the U.S., Canada, Italy, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia.
