Drew Anderson

Drew Anderson is a Lecturer at Penn State, teaching courses such as Earth Science, Meteorology, and Geography, while also serving as a meteorologist and weather anchor at FOX29 Philadelphia. His teaching philosophy integrates hands-on experiments, augmented reality, and real-time global events to enhance student engagement. Drew’s research focuses on sustainability and science communication, with fieldwork in Antarctica studying penguin climate responses.

• Teaching Excellence Award (Penn State, 2024)
• AccuWeather Award
• NASA Social Media Excellence Recognition
• Multi-Emmy Winner for Weather Reporting

He has taught over 60 courses across Penn State, West Chester University, and Drexel University, blending pop culture with academic rigor in classes like Earth Science in Film and How Weather Altered History. Drew’s innovative methods include global sustainability videos and campus scavenger hunts to bridge classroom learning with real-world applications.