Melanie Peffer

Presenter, “Supporting the Anxious Student: Strategies for Reaching Students with Invisible Disabilities” 

Dr. Melanie Peffer is a best-selling author, passionate biology educator, and accomplished science communicator whose work to help people rethink and find joy in biology has inspired thousands worldwide. Dr. Peffer teaches in the introduction to molecular biology sequence at University of Colorado and pursues learning sciences research. Her research focuses on how people learn, understand, and engage with biology content. She also uses textile arts like quilting to tell science stories and promote science engagement.