Kelsey Metzger

Kelsey Metzger is a Clinical Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Minnesota, Rochester. With a focus on biology education and molecular genetics, their work bridges pedagogy innovations with scientific research.

• Education: B.S. and M.S. in Biology from University of North Dakota, D.A. in Biology/Biology Education from Idaho State University

Research interests center on biology education, including classroom inclusion techniques, student engagement in active learning environments, and strategies to improve science literacy. Their work explores diversity in STEM, counterstereotypical role models, and bioinformatics applications for understanding genetic mechanisms like sex determination.

Recent publications highlight pedagogical frameworks, feedback timing impacts, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching molecular biology concepts. While no formal awards are listed, their extensive contributions to educational research and curriculum development demonstrate significant influence in the field.