Erin A. McKenney
North Carolina State University Assistant Professor | Director of Undergraduate Programs
Raleigh, NC
I make science accessible and relatable, for students of all ages as well as the general public. I design innovative experiments that engage participants in authentic research, and translate the results into compelling stories about microbial ecology. As an educator, I cultivate critical thinking through active learning and expose students to current techniques and paradigms to foster practicing scientists. As a communicator, I use intuitive visual aids and compelling narratives to share exciting scientific concepts.