Christopher L. Atchison

Christopher L. Atchison is a Research Professor at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in Geoscience Education and Disability Studies. He serves as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation (2022–2023) and founded the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for accessibility in geoscience education and workforce development.

• Focuses on inclusive fieldwork and STEM education equity
• Develops virtual field experiences and mobile technologies for accessible learning
• Leadership in NSF grants related to inclusive geoscience (e.g., EAR-2029920, HRD-2040870)

His research explores disability critical race theory (DisCrit) in geoscience, neurodiversity, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Publications highlight strategies for mixed-ability student groups, emotional safety in fieldwork, and systemic inclusion frameworks. Grants emphasize inclusive STEM workforce training and COVID-19 pandemic adaptations in field-based education.

Current projects include NSF-funded initiatives on virtual field camps and community-driven accessibility standards. His work bridges geoscience education with social justice, aiming to dismantle barriers for underrepresented learners through innovative instructional design.