Michelle D. Withers

Michelle D. Withers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University, specializing in STEM education research. Her work focuses on evaluating pedagogical strategies, particularly innovative assessment methods, and identifying institutional factors influencing faculty adoption of evidence-based practices. She holds a PhD from the University of Arizona and a BS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• Education:
• PhD, University of Arizona
• BS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Research Focus:
• Evaluating impact of educational interventions on student learning
• Understanding barriers to faculty implementation of best practices
• Labs/Initiatives:
• Withers Lab (under construction)
• "The Way of Wonder" project promoting holistic STEM education