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John Redden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut. He holds roles as Assistant Director of Faculty Development Programs at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), and leads the SciBER Lab focusing on physiology education and science communication. Redden earned a B.S. in Pharmacology from SUNY Buffalo and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from UConn Health.
His research bridges physiology education and molecular mechanisms, including service learning pedagogy and scaffold protein signaling. He designs inclusive curricula, assesses student-centered STEM classrooms, and develops science communication skills. Notable contributions include authoring the active learning textbook Anatomy and Physiology in Context and leading projects on pandemic-era education analytics and large-lecture innovations.
- Education Mentoring: National Academy of Science Education Mentor (2015–present)
- Service Learning: Pioneered STEM service learning via community partnerships in Uganda and with U.S.-based nonprofits.
- Awards: 2015 Service Learning Faculty Fellow (UConn), National Academy of Science Education Fellow.
Redden’s work emphasizes equity in STEM education, particularly for LGBTQ+ students, and public science literacy through initiatives like the SciBER Lab’s outreach programs. He actively collaborates on grants exploring LMS data for student performance prediction and active learning in high-enrollment courses.
