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Natalie P. Flynn is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University’s College of Science and Technology. She holds offices in Beury Hall, Room 300, and can be reached via email or phone (215-204-8227). Her academic background includes a BS from Drexel University, a Master’s in Geology from Temple University (specializing in mantle petrology and geothermobarometry of peridotites), and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Temple (focusing on university-level Science and Mathematics pedagogy). Her research emphasizes educational innovation, including:
- Alternative Textbook Project: Replacing costly textbooks with free online resources in introductory courses.
- Information Literacy: Developing materials to enhance scientific and information literacy in undergraduate courses.
- Teaching Assistant Training: Designing programs to improve graduate teaching assistants’ skills across undergraduate courses.
Dr. Flynn coordinates lectures and labs in Earth Science courses and has published a dissertation analyzing how university faculty translate scientific content into effective teaching tools, using case studies like geological disasters and evolutionary biology. Her work bridges geology and pedagogy to improve STEM education accessibility and quality.
