Betsy B. Ratcliff

Betsy B. Ratcliff is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University. She holds a B.S. from Northwestern University, a Ph.D. from Binghamton University, and an M.A. in Higher Education Curriculum and Teaching from WVU. Her research interests focus on innovative teaching methods, particularly Peer Led Team Learning and Learning Assistants models, as well as student retention strategies in STEM education.

• Education:
• B.S., Northwestern University
• Ph.D., Binghamton University
• M.A. in Higher Education Curriculum and Teaching, West Virginia University

Her work emphasizes improving undergraduate science education through pedagogical innovation, with notable contributions to understanding the impact of learning assistants in university physics. She teaches courses across introductory and advanced chemistry topics including General, Organic, Biological, and Physical Chemistry. Affiliated with Chemistry Research Labs, her efforts bridge teaching excellence and student success in STEM disciplines.