John B. Minora

About

I am a Scranton native and graduated from Temple University in 2011 with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. I worked in the clinical psychiatry field for several years and lived in Philadelphia before returning to NEPA to study science. I earned my master’s of science degree in biotechnology from Marywood University in 2020. While there, I performed genetic research on diabetes and obesity, though my research was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

I’ve been teaching at Marywood since 2019, where I still adjunct instruct for chemistry and microbiology. I began as an adjunct instructor for Keystone in Fall 2022 and recently joined as a full-time faculty member. I teach organic chemistry and biochemistry, including lectures and labs. I also teach some general chemistry labs as well.

In addition to teaching, I am also pursuing my Ph.D. in molecular biology and biochemistry.

Education – Degrees & Certifications

• BS in Psychology, Temple University, 2011
• MS in Biotechnology, Marywood University, 2020

I am one of the coaches for the Keystone College fencing club team alongside head coach Dr. Steve Howell. We coach the club team at Scranton Preparatory School as well. I fenced in college for Temple as an undergraduate and have been coaching ever since. I still actively compete, and I am also an avid martial artist.

“What makes Keystone special to me is that the moment I started here I could feel how welcoming and connected everything felt. It is a beautiful campus, constantly growing its academics, and it has incredible faculty and students. I am very happy to be a full-time member of the Keystone College family!”

John B. Minora