Dr. Mark Lassiter

Leading the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science at Montreat College, Dr. Lassiter brings decades of expertise from his academic journey at the College of William and Mary and North Carolina State University. His scholarly pursuits in insect physiology have shaped his innovative teaching approach.

Committed to nurturing each student's spiritual and intellectual growth, Dr. Lassiter designs rigorous programs that prepare graduates for impactful careers while fostering personal development. His mentorship extends beyond the classroom through hands-on research opportunities exploring environmental chemistry, molecular biology, and innovative scientific methodologies.

Recognized with prestigious honors including the David Park Distinguished Professor Award and induction into the Who’s Who Among America’s College Teachers, Dr. Lassiter continues to advance academic standards through leadership roles in professional organizations and collaborative initiatives across higher education institutions.

Beyond academia, Dr. Lassiter balances professional achievements with family life, sharing adventures with his wife Jennifer in outdoor pursuits like hiking and birdwatching. Their household reflects a shared commitment to community service and spiritual exploration.

Degrees

B.S., M.A., College of William and Mary
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Bibliography

Lassiter, Mark. <em>Teaching Within the Dilemma—Science Technology and Small College Consortia</em>. <em>Selected Papers from the 10th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning</em>, edited by Jack A. Chambers. Jacksonville, FL: Florida Community College, 1999.

Lassiter, Mark, C.S. Apperson and R.M Roe. <em>Juvenile Hormone Metabolism in the Ovary, Gut, Head and Carcass after Blood Feeding in the Southern House Mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus.</em> <em>Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology</em> 113B:2 (1996): 229-237.

Lassiter, Mark, C.S. Apperson and R.M Roe. <em>Juvenile Hormone Metabolism During the Fourth Stadium and Pupal Stage of the Southern House Mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus Say.</em> <em>Journal of Insect Physiology</em> 41:10 (February 1995): 869-876.

Lassiter, Mark. <em>Juvenile Hormone Metabolism During Larval and Adult Development of the Southern House Mosquite, Culex Quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera:Culcicidae)</em>. Raleigh: North Carolina State University, 1994.

Lassiter, Mark, C.S. Apperson and R.M. Roe. <em>Juvenile Hormone Metabolism during Adult Development of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae).</em> <em>Journal of Medical Entomology</em> (1994): 586-593.

Lassiter, Mark, et al. <em>Biochemical Evidence for the Presence of a Juvenoid in Ticks.</em> <em>Host Regulated Developmental Mechanisms in Vector Arthropods<em>, eds D. Borovsky and A. Spielman. Vero.Beach, FL: University of Florida-IFAS, 1993.

Lassiter, Mark. <em>House Dust Mites in Williamsburg, Virginia.</em> <em>Virginia Medical</em> (April 1990): 152- 157.

Lassiter, Mark. <em>A Survey of House Dust Mites in the Williamsburg Area</em>. Williamsburg, VA: College of William and Mary, 1985.