Rachel Wiechman

Rachel Wiechman serves as an Instructor of Biology and Co-Director of the Ohio County & Regional Science & Engineering Fairs at West Liberty University within the College of Sciences and Department of Biological Sciences.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Biochemistry from West Virginia University (2004)
• B.S. in Animal & Veterinary Sciences from West Virginia University (2004)
• M.A. in Biology from West Liberty University (2019)
• PharmD in Pharmacy from Duquesne University (Anticipated May 2024)

Her research and teaching spans interdisciplinary biological sciences with emphasis on biochemistry, veterinary applications, zoo conservation biology, and pharmaceutical sciences. She actively promotes STEM education through regional science fair leadership and teaches across multiple biology programs including BA/BS Biology, MA/MS Biology, WVSOM Bridge Program, and Zoo Science curricula.

As Co-Director of the Ohio County & Regional Science & Engineering Fairs, she mentors K-12 students in scientific research methodology and competition preparation, demonstrating strong commitment to community science outreach and education pipeline development.