Deena Wassenberg

I am interested in how students learn, what facilitates learning, and what prevents learning. One topic of interest to me is how students deal with topics that are scientifically straightforward, but publicly controversial. I am interested in how we as educators can teach students to let data drive their understanding of scientific topics such as evolution, anthropogenic climate change, sexual health, and the impact of vaccines on public health. I am interested in studying how we can better teach students to use scientific skills when addressing these topics of public controversy.

Degrees earned

• PhD Environmental Toxicology; Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment; Richard Di Giulio Adviser
• BS Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation; University of Wisconsin-Madison