Lt Col Emily Marr is an Instructor in the Biology Department where she currently heads the Introduction to Biology course as well as flies the T-53 at USAFA’s airfield. She earned her MS at the University of Florida where she looked at small RNA in the cytoplasm. She studied the Muscleblind-Like3 isoform which is implicated in some forms of Myotonic Dystrophy. Understanding this particular protein would allow scientists to potentially understand more of how Myotonic Dystrophy effects can be treated.  In her 18 yr Air Force career, she flew C-17s and taught pilot training. When Lt Col Marr is not teaching or flying, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Master of Science, Medical Science (Dr. Maurice Swanson, mentor), University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl. (2019)

Masters of Science, Biology, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE (20)

Bachelor of Science, Biology, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO (2002)

Instructor, Department of Biology, U.S. Air Force Academy (2019-present)

Meritorious Service Medal

Air Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal

Air Force Achievement Medal

AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device

National Defense Service Medal

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

AF Longevity Service

Air Force Special Duty Ribbon

AF Training Ribbon