Aaron Welsch

Aaron Welsch is an Associate Professor of Biology/Neuroscience Instruction at Hope College, where he has taught since 2018. His expertise spans hormones and behavior, and neuroscience curriculum development. He teaches courses like Introduction to Neuroscience and oversees labs in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry. Welsch holds an M.S. in neuroscience from Michigan State University (2017) and a B.S. in chemistry from Hope College (2010), with a thesis on hormonal control of brain development.

His research background includes investigating androgen receptors' role in brain function using molecular techniques. He is actively involved in STEM education, including mentoring undergraduates, developing neuroscience-themed activities for K-12 students, and leading Hope’s Explore Hope summer camp. He collaborates with students to host Brain Awareness Week events, engaging local youth in neuroscience through hands-on activities.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed. He coaches youth sports and resides in Holland, Michigan, with his wife Anna, a nurse practitioner.