Shahnaz Firdaus Masani

Shahnaz Firdaus Masani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on enhancing equity and inclusion in undergraduate STEM education through research on language use, topic framing, and classroom structures.

Research Interests:

• Impact of language and framing on student understanding of genetics, race, and sex
• Flexible course structures and grading strategies in STEM classrooms
• Promoting student belonging through inclusive pedagogy