About
Sherryl A. Broverman is a Professor of the Practice of Biology and Global Health at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and the Duke Global Health Institute. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and a B.A. from Cornell University. Her research focuses on HIV prevention in rural Kenya, global health interventions, and inclusive science education. Broverman co-founded the Women's Institute for Secondary Education and Research (WISER) in Kenya, which empowers girls through education and health initiatives.
Her work includes developing community-based interventions, such as church-based mental health programs and school curricula for HIV prevention. She has led grants funded by the National Science Foundation and the Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation. Broverman teaches courses like 'AIDS and Other Emerging Diseases' and 'Global Diseases,' emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges. She has mentored numerous students, including those in Duke's virtual DukeEngage program, which connects U.S. students with Kenyan peers.
Broverman received the Citizen Science Award in 2015 and has been recognized for her leadership in Trinity College. Her professional activities include advising on global health initiatives, serving on academic councils, and participating in conferences focused on science education and social justice.
Her research and service reflect a commitment to equity, particularly through WISER's efforts to improve education and health outcomes for marginalized girls in Kenya.
