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Karen McReynolds is an Associate Professor of Science in the Department of Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Hope International University. She teaches a variety of undergraduate science and mathematics courses, including General Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science (on-campus and online), Tropical Ecosystems (featuring a field trip to Belize), and Physical Geography, as well as math courses such as Liberal Arts Math and Math for the Educated Citizen.
Her educational background includes an M.A. in Natural Science from San Jose State University and a B.S. in Physical Geography from Northern Arizona University, along with an A.A. from Merced College. She is deeply committed to helping non-science students appreciate and engage with scientific concepts without fear or apprehension.
Dr. McReynolds' academic interests center on the integration of Christian faith with scientific understanding, emphasizing the harmony between divine revelation in Scripture and in nature. She advocates for Christians' responsibility in caring for God's creation and explores innovative teaching methods, particularly the use of field trips as experiential learning tools for introductory college students.
Although no peer-reviewed publications or research articles are listed, her pedagogical focus reflects a strong commitment to general education science and faith-integrated learning. Her teaching philosophy is inspired by Psalm 145:4–6, which speaks of one generation declaring God’s works to the next—aligning her vocation with a mission of spiritual and intellectual formation.
She has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees, and there is no indication of research grants or laboratory affiliations. Her hobbies include travel, bicycling, hiking, playing the cello, and participating in choral music, reflecting a life of both intellectual and artistic engagement.
