Emily Lyons

Emily Lyons, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Education at Springfield College's Department of Education within the School of Arts and Sciences. With over a decade of experience in STEM education and research, her work focuses on understanding how classroom environments, psychological processes, and instructional methods impact K-12 student achievement. She specializes in investigating the effects of pressure on students' learning, interest, and motivation in STEM fields.

• Education: B.S. in Biology and Society from Cornell University (2009); Ph.D. in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago (2019)

Her research employs mixed methods, engaging students, teachers, and parents in both classroom and laboratory settings. She teaches courses such as Development of Mathematical Concepts in Young Children and Childhood and Adolescent Development in Educational Settings.

No specific articles or grants are listed in the provided text. Her professional contributions include course development and independent study proposal design.