I research how college students learn science and how PhD scientists can teach science more effectively. This research guides and refines my own teaching.
I strive to diversify who appreciates science and who conducts scientific research. Often, the interest to start a scientific career begins in the classroom, and can be nurtured through good teaching. But how do we learn to teach well? And how do we know if our teaching is working? How can we ensure that we reach all the students in our classes, regardless of background? I help early career scientists answer these questions for themselves through the Science Teaching Experience Program (STEP), which supports PhD students and postdocs as they learn inclusive and effective ways to support classroom learning.