Michelle B. Pass

Michelle B. Pass, Ph.D., is a Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her work bridges microbiology education and urban education equity, focusing on supporting underrepresented groups in STEM. She coordinates multiple biology laboratory courses and has presented nationally on topics like culturally relevant pedagogy and student self-advocacy.

Research interests include: 1) Persistence of underrepresented minorities in biological sciences, 2) Self-efficacy development among STEM majors, and 3) Higher education access strategies for marginalized students. Recent work explores non-dominant student perspectives in classrooms and intercultural dynamics in modern racism.

Her publications span education policy reports, social work analysis, and pedagogical guides. Notable presentations address urban education partnerships, grant writing strategies, and diversity in academic settings. She actively collaborates with the Urban Education Collaborative and has led workshops on APA formatting and culturally responsive teaching.

Labs coordinated include foundational biology, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy/physiology labs. Her work emphasizes connecting biological concepts to community issues through projects like 'Weaving Biological Cells to Teach Community.'