Abby Boyd

Abby Boyd is Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Mississippi. Her research spans chemistry education and environmental analysis, focusing on STEM accessibility and engaged learning.

Chemistry education research examines recruitment/retention strategies, online teaching communities, and visual research methodologies. Environmental work specializes in trace metal and microplastic analysis of ecological samples.

Awards include 2024 NARST Early Career Scholar recognition. Publications demonstrate innovative applications of topological data analysis in geoscience education and humanized research methodologies.

Teaching includes undergraduate research mentoring and advanced instrumental analysis courses, emphasizing research skill development.