Justin Crowder

Justin Crowder joined the Academy in 2024 teaching AP Biology, Introduction to Microbiology, and Genetics. Mr. Crowder grew up in Muncie and has studied at Ball State and Indiana University. He has served as an instructor for multiple life science and physical science courses at both the high school and university levels and has conducted biomedical research in various academic laboratories.

Mr. Crowder’s graduate thesis project investigated the protein quality control mechanisms of endoplasmic reticulum localized ubiquitin ligase enzymes in genetically modified yeast. He then spent eight years researching the cellular process of diabetes pathogenesis in various tissues of genetically modified mice and immortalized cell lines. Mr. Crowder has published articles in scientific journals including the Journal of Biological Chemistry and Diabetologia.

Mr. Crowder lives in Muncie with his wife, daughter, two cats, and bearded dragon. In his free time he enjoys hiking, gaming, attending concerts, and exploring new culinary delights.