Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson is a Professor of Educational Studies and Co-Chair of the department at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Her work focuses on educational equity, particularly for women of color in STEM fields and historically excluded groups in higher education. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with an emphasis in anthropology, and a B.A. in Physics from Bryn Mawr College.

Her research examines barriers faced by underrepresented groups in physics and science education, including studies on institutional climates, retention strategies, and intersectional identity frameworks. Notable grants include an NSF-funded project to create a data portal tracking universities where women of color excel in physics, and a program to formalize physics teacher education at St. Mary's College.

• Education: A.B. Physics (Bryn Mawr College, 1987), Ph.D. Social Foundations of Education (University of Colorado, 2001)
• Teaching: Courses on educational equity, policy, research methods, and diversity in education

Johnson’s publications analyze disparities in school discipline, dual language education outcomes, and the impact of COVID-19 on marginalized student groups. She emphasizes culturally relevant pedagogy and antiracist research practices. Recent projects include studies on multilingual learners, EL student pathways, and rural school achievement gaps.

Awards/Grants: NSF grant (Centering Women of Color in STEM), APS grant for physics teacher education. No explicit awards listed, but significant grant leadership noted.

Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams focused on STEM equity, including collaborations with UK institutions and statewide educational data initiatives.