Marta Klesath

Marta Klesath is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Sciences. She is based in David Clark Labs 118 and part of the Biology Faculty Human Biology group. Her work focuses on advancing educational technologies in life sciences, particularly virtual learning environments and distance education. She holds a central role in student advising through the BioSci Student Services office, supporting over 3,000 undergraduates.

Her research explores innovative teaching methodologies including V-learning (virtual learning through 3D environments), serious games, and hybrid learning models. Key areas of investigation include student engagement in online platforms, the efficacy of virtual labs, and generational learning patterns of millennials. She has contributed to frameworks like Tri-Hybrid Learning and the Virtual Interactive Biology Experience (VIBE) assignment format.

Her publications emphasize evaluating virtual world effectiveness, presence theory in online courses, and the psycho-cognitive aspects of learning. While no specific awards are noted, her work has shaped modern distance education approaches through over a dozen peer-reviewed articles since 2008, with a focus on bridging traditional science education with digital innovation.