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Dr. Sharday Ewell is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts. She is actively engaged in discipline-based education research, focusing on biology education and STEM equity. Her work investigates classroom practices, social influences, and institutional structures that shape student learning and persistence in undergraduate biology.
Education:
- B.S. in Biology, Norfolk State University (2007)
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2013)
- Postdoctoral Research, Ballen Lab, Auburn University
Dr. Ewell's research centers on self-regulated learning, metacognition, academic help-seeking, and effective study strategies in biology students. She integrates cognitive neuroscience insights into educational interventions to promote equitable learning outcomes. Her work emphasizes inclusive course design to reduce barriers and support underrepresented groups in STEM.
Her recent publications explore shifts in test anxiety during the transition to online learning in the pandemic, revealing lower anxiety levels during Spring 2020 with notable gender differences. The research combines qualitative and quantitative methods to understand student experiences and behaviors in STEM courses.
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Dr. Ewell advises undergraduate research through BISC 491 and BISC 492 directed study courses. She leads the Ewell Lab, which focuses on generating evidence-based strategies for instructors and policymakers to build equitable STEM learning environments. The lab welcomes students interested in education research and interdisciplinary approaches to improving biology education.
Labs and Research Groups:
- Ewell Lab – Conducts discipline-based education research in biology and STEM equity
