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Julie Reynolds is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biology at Duke University, affiliated with Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley (2001), an M.S. from UC Davis (1994), and a B.A. from Pomona College (1990). Her expertise lies at the intersection of STEM education and writing pedagogies, focusing on fostering student success through evidence-based teaching practices.
- Research Interests: Writing-to-learn methodologies, diversity in STEM education, undergraduate thesis writing, and faculty development.
- Grants: Secured over a decade of NSF funding, including the COMPASS Project (NSF, 2015-2021) and studies on writing-based pedagogies in STEM.
- Awards: ESA Senior Fellow (2013), ACC Teaching Scholar (2009).
- Teaching: Courses include BIOLOGY 495 (Scientific Arguments: Writing an Undergraduate Thesis) and interdisciplinary climate/ecology modules.
Her work emphasizes equitable educational practices, particularly for underrepresented students, and she advises ~12 pre-major advisees annually. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating thesis writing and promoting persistence in scientific careers through mentorship programs like SEEDS.
