​Spencer Barbier

Undergraduate Honors Student, USM​
NASEM Gulf Research Program - Gulf Scholar
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​Thesis Title
Engaging scientific sense-making: An analysis of participation within informal science interactions
Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Biology (Teacher Licensure) (May 2025)
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Reyt Middleton

Undergraduate Honors Student, USM
Outstanding Senior in Interdisciplinary Studies Award

​Thesis
Stronger Together: The intersection between Sandra Harding and informal science education​

Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (May 2024)
Marine Biology & Graphic Design
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Dr. Caroline Sorey

Graduate Assistant, USM Center for STEM Education

Dissertation
Beyond content knowledge acquisition: Disrupting dominant images of success in undergraduate science through community engagement
PhD Candidate, STEM Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
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​Masters of Science (M.S.), Biology
Eastern Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Abigail Launius

Graduate Assistant, USM Center for STEM Education
PhD Student, STEM Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​
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Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​

AeJung "AJ" Lemon

Chemistry Instructor, James Madison University​
Ph.D. Candidate, Science Education (Chemistry) 
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
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Masters of Science (M.S.), Science Education
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL​
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​Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Chemistry 
Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL​

Alyssa Staubach

Instructor/Student Support Specialist
​USM School of Education
​PhD Student, STEM Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​

Brandi O'Neal

​High School Science Teacher, Seminary, MS
PhD Candidate, Science Education (Biology)
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
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Masters of Education (MEd)
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​
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​Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences 
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​

​Edith "Edie" Flores

Biology Teacher, Gulfport High School
PhD Student, STEM Education
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS​

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