Tanya Gupta

Tanya Gupta is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences. With a PhD in Chemical/Science Education from Iowa State University, she specializes in student-centered inquiry-based teaching and technology integration in chemistry education.

• Education: PhD (2012) and MEd (2007) in Science Education from Iowa State University; MSc (2000) in Inorganic Chemistry and BSc (1998) in Chemistry Honors from Indian institutions

Tanya’s research focuses on enhancing student retention through inquiry-based pedagogy, simulations, and collaborative learning. Her work addresses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA) in STEM education, with expertise in instructional design models like ADDIE, SAM, and Kirkpatrick. She has taught at multiple institutions, including Iowa State University and Grand Valley State University, delivering both large-enrollment and graduate-level courses through face-to-face, hybrid, and distance education platforms.

Tanya’s publications and book chapters highlight her contributions to technology integration in chemistry education, game-based learning, and social media applications for student engagement. Her work spans curriculum development, educational research, and professional development for science educators.