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Lisa Limeri serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University since 2021, focusing on social-psychological factors influencing undergraduate retention and success in STEM pathways.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.S. in Biological Sciences (ecology, evolution, and behavior concentration) from Binghamton University (2012)
- Ph.D. in Biology (evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology specialization) from University of Pittsburgh (2017)
- Postdoctoral research in discipline-based biology education at University of Georgia
Her research examines how students' self-perceptions, beliefs about science, and social contexts impact academic performance and persistence in STEM. The Limeri Lab develops evidence-based classroom interventions to reduce negative stressors and create equitable learning environments, while rigorously validating measurement instruments for studying unobservable student characteristics like scientific identity and mindset.
Her distinguished recognitions include:
- University of Georgia's Postdoctoral Research Award
- National Science Foundation competitive research grant
Dr. Limeri secured NSF funding for investigating undergraduate research mentorship dynamics, revealing critical insights about negative mentoring experiences and graduate mentor development. Her work directly informs evidence-based practices for improving research training environments across STEM disciplines.
She leads the Limeri Lab within Texas Tech's STEM CORE initiative, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to transform educational research into scalable interventions that strengthen the scientific workforce pipeline through psychological and social support systems.
