Meghan Bechman

Meghan Bechman is a Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Biological Sciences within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. She currently serves as Laboratory Instructor 2, overseeing lab preparation for courses such as BIOSC 0050, 0060, 0067 (Sea-Phages), and DNA Regulation courses. Her work involves managing undergraduate prep teams to ensure course success through supply and equipment coordination.

Bechman holds a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Pennsylvania State University (2015) and graduate work at Chatham University, focusing on molecular biology and caffeine-degrading microorganisms in humans. Her research interests center on microbial systems and molecular mechanisms, informed by her academic training and hands-on laboratory experience.

In teaching, she emphasizes active learning and lab engagement, reflecting her passion for both science and education. While no specific awards or grants are noted, her role underscores contributions to undergraduate laboratory pedagogy and course infrastructure.