Michelle Milne

Michelle Milne serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at Macalester College, based in the Olin-Rice Science Center. She teaches across the undergraduate physics curriculum and maintains an active research program spanning experimental physics and pedagogy.

Education

• PhD in Physics from Washington University in St. Louis (2010)

Research Focus

Her primary research investigates acoustics and ultrasound-material interactions, examining structural dependencies with direct applications in medical imaging like echocardiography. Concurrently, she conducts significant work in physics education research, analyzing student learning of concepts and laboratory skills through empirical studies of pedagogical methods. This dual focus bridges theoretical physics with classroom practice.

Professional Background

• Over a decade of prior teaching experience at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
• Current emphasis on undergraduate laboratory instruction innovation

Awards and Recognition

No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material.

Mentorship and Service

Professor Milne advises undergraduate physics students with particular attention to laboratory-based projects and curriculum development. Her service includes advancing physics pedagogy through departmental curriculum design and instructional methodology refinement.