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Leanne Stevens is a Teaching Professor and Associate Dean Academic in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, part of the Faculty of Science. She holds a BSc (Honours Psychology) from Acadia University and both MSc and PhD degrees in Neuroscience from Dalhousie. Her work focuses on advancing science communication, experiential learning, and open educational resources (OER). She pioneered the adoption of an open textbook for introductory psychology and neuroscience courses (PSYO 1011/1012/1031/1032), supported by Dalhousie’s first OER grant.
- Education:
- BSc Psychology Honours (Acadia University)
- MSc Neuroscience (Dalhousie University)
- PhD Neuroscience (Dalhousie University)
Dr. Stevens has received multiple teaching awards, including the Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award and Early Career Faculty Award of Excellence for Teaching. Her leadership in educational innovation has earned recognition from student groups such as the Dalhousie Association of Psychology Students, who named her Professor of the Year and Mentor of the Year.
In her administrative role as Associate Dean Academic, she oversees initiatives that align with her passion for pedagogical excellence and equity in education. Her contributions to open educational resources aim to reduce barriers to learning and promote collaborative knowledge-sharing.
