Prof. Reginald Finley

Visiting and Associate Professor, Biological Sciences

Prof. Finley is a life-long science educator and science communicator. He is the owner and editor-in-chief of AmazingLife.Bio, a science education resource for grades 9-13. He works for Valencia College as a Visiting and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences teaching General Core Biology, Human Sexuality, and Anatomy & Physiology. He also teaches Biology and Science Literacy at other institutions.

Mr. Finley graduated from Amridge University in 2011 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development. In 2013, he obtained a Master's Degree in Science Education from SUNY Buffalo. In 2016, he earned a Master of Science Degree in Biology from Clemson University. He is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Natural Science Education (2022).

His hobbies include reading science news, watching anime, spending time with family, exploring vegan cuisine, and Netflixing when possible.

Favorite quotes:

"To be truly open-minded is to first accept the possibility that you may be wrong, and are willing to change your position once sufficient evidence has been presented." - R. Finley Sr.

"Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution." - Theodosius Dobzhansky

Contact

West Campus
Bldg 1, 230
(407) 582-6583
rfinley1@valenciacollege.edu
Faculty WebSite

Hours

Every Friday from 4PM ET - 6PM ET. Via Zoom.
https://valenciacollege.zoom.us/j/4875922452

One-on-One Sessions: Please Email me at: rfinley1@valenciacollege.edu to arrange any personal meetings.