Kelly Y. Neiles

Kelly Y. Neiles is an Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Chemistry at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM). She is affiliated with the Chemistry Department and actively engages in research focused on chemical education, inclusive curriculum development, and science pedagogy.

• Education: B.S. in Chemistry (South Dakota State University, 2005), M.S. in Forensic Chemistry (George Washington University, 2008), Ph.D. in Chemical Education (Catholic University of America, 2012)

Her research investigates how scaffolded curricula and authentic laboratory experiences can improve student engagement and accessibility in STEM. She employs eye-tracking technology to analyze how students interpret chemical visualizations and emphasizes collaborative research with undergraduate scholars.

As an educator, she specializes in General Chemistry and Contemporary Chemistry Education. Contact her at kyneiles@smcm.edu for research collaborations or academic inquiries.