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Eric Conners serves as an Engineering & Science Post-doctoral Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic, Washington University in St. Louis, leveraging 10+ years of life sciences experience to provide technical guidance on environmental cases and supervise undergraduate student consultants.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Washington University in St. Louis (2024)
- B.S., Allegheny College (2016)
Eric's research spans Microbiology, Environmental Science, Science Communication, and Biotechnology. His doctoral work investigated bacteria that "eat" electricity to produce bioplastic, and he has conducted diverse research on salamander biomechanics, invasive aquatic species distribution, and gut microbiome-health relationships in premature infants. He integrates laboratory science with real-world applications in environmental and healthcare contexts.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Howard A. Schneiderman Fellowship (2021) for commitment to societal impacts of science
Eric actively mentors undergraduate consultants at the clinic and has extensive experience in science communication, having served as Treasurer & Managing Editor of InPrint (Wash U's trainee-led scientific communication network) and delivered evidence-based consulting to biotechnology, telecommunications, and insurance clients through the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Advising Group.
