Veronica Berns

Veronica Berns is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the Chemistry Department of Northwestern University, where she also serves as Co-Director of General Chemistry Laboratory. She holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her teaching focuses on large-enrollment general chemistry courses, emphasizing innovative methods to simplify complex concepts through comics and creative materials.

Education:

• B.A., Northwestern University
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research & Teaching Interests: Berns prioritizes accessible STEM education, particularly for non-scientists. She authored and self-published a comic-book adaptation of her Ph.D. thesis to demystify scientific content. Her classroom strategies leverage visual storytelling and practical lab instruction to engage diverse learners.

Labs/Teams: Co-Director of General Chemistry Laboratory at Northwestern University.