Abby Boyd, Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Dr. Abby Boyd will join the University of Mississippi Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry on August 1st. Dr. Boyd received her Bachelor of Science from Mercer University in 2017, a Masters of Science from Clemson University in 2021, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from Clemson University in 2023. She then served as a Teaching Assistant Professor at the Colorado School of Mines before joining the faculty at UM. She was an NARST Early Career Scholar in 2024. Her interests center around recruitment and retention in science disciplines, accessibility of science, and environmental chemistry.
Dr. Boyd’s research interests include student recruitment and retention in science disciplines and improving the accessibility of science for all students. Many of her current and past projects surround engaged learning experiences such as undergraduate research and incorporating new technologies into chemical education. Additionally, she explores environmental chemistry research topics such as trace metal and microplastic analysis in estuarine environments.