Sarah Wilson

Dr. Sarah Wilson is a Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Honors Program at Oakland City University's School of Arts and Sciences. She holds degrees from Saint Michael's College (B.S.), Brandeis University (M.S.), Purdue University (Ph.D.), and Oakland City University (Ed.D.). Her research focuses on STEM education innovation, particularly peer-led team learning (PLTL) and cyber-based educational models in organic chemistry instruction. She has extensively studied PLTL effectiveness, technology integration in learning, and student self-efficacy in STEM fields.

Her work emphasizes collaborative learning strategies and addresses challenges in scaling educational interventions through cyber platforms. While her research spans over a decade, recent studies (2021–2025) highlight advancements in measuring professional identity development and applying cut-off scores for small populations in STEM education. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

As Honors Program Director, she oversees academic enrichment initiatives. Her office is located in Kennedy Center 307, and she can be reached at swilson@oak.edu. Her contributions include developing hybrid learning frameworks and evaluating conceptual mastery through innovative pedagogy.

Notable research themes include: 1) Comparing face-to-face and cyber PLTL impacts on organic chemistry learning, 2) Quantifying STEM identity and self-efficacy metrics, and 3) Optimizing problem-solving discussions in undergraduate chemistry education. She has explored both traditional and digital platforms, with a focus on equity and accessibility in STEM instruction.