Melody Russell, Ph.D.

Melody Russell, Ph.D.

  • Professor, Science Education
334-844-6880
russeml@auburn.edu
Academic Programs

Dr. Melody L. Russell is a Professor of Science Education in the College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University. She received her doctorate from the University of Georgia, a M.S. degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Biological Sciences, and a B.S. degree in Laboratory Animal Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Education

  • Ph.D.University of Georgia2000

  • M.S.University of Nebraska-Lincoln1994

  • B.S.North Carolina A&T State University1991

Professional Experience

Dr. Russell has served as principal or co-principal investigator on federally funded grant awards (e.g. NSF, NIH) and her scholarly work is published in peer-refereed journals and presented at regional, national and international conferences.

Innovation

Dr. Russell investigates strategies to engage students in hands-on science at the middle and secondary level.

Engagement

Her outreach includes teacher professional development that integrates science, technology, and engineering to better prepare students for careers in STEM.