Libby Haywood

Libby Haywood is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University. She coordinates and instructs foundational biology laboratory courses (BIOL 101/102), emphasizing experimental design, student-led research projects, and science communication. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Microbiology (2019) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, preceded by an MS in Microbiology (2016) and a BS in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (2013) from Illinois State University.

• Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D., MS) and Illinois State University (BS)

As a dedicated scientific educator, she prioritizes active learning, student feedback, and inclusive teaching environments. Her work focuses on fostering student autonomy in research and improving pedagogical methods in higher education biology instruction.