Stefany Sit

Stefany Sit, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges geoscience education and geophysics, focusing on active learning strategies and urban student engagement in STEM. She is a co-Principal Investigator on grants including the NSF-funded Geopaths-Impacts initiative and projects developing adaptive science labs for future teachers.

She holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Sciences (Physics and Geology) from Lawrence University (2008) and a PhD in Seismology and Geoscience Education from Miami University (2013). Her research in geophysics explores subduction zone processes and tectonic tremor detection, while her educational work emphasizes technology-enhanced learning and diversity in geosciences.

Dr. Sit leads professional initiatives such as the Traveling Workshop Program’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Geosciences workshop and serves on UIC’s Career Council Committee. Her teaching innovations include online courses, Google Earth activities, and career-focused geoscience training for urban students.