Carly Sjogren

Carly Sjogren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, Pennsylvania State University. She coordinates the First-Year Research Initiative (FRI), focusing on creating inclusive and accessible STEM education environments.

• B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Riverside
• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics from the University of California, Riverside

Her research and teaching interests include Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Plant Genetics, and Biology Education Research. She emphasizes Open Education, Universal Design for Learning, Active Learning, and Inclusive Learning to foster equitable, growth-oriented classrooms.

Carly's teaching philosophy centers on dismantling barriers in STEM through trauma-informed, emotionally supportive pedagogy. She champions diversity in science, arguing that varied human experiences enhance problem-solving and scientific rigor.